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Thanks for the review of “augia” it was a fascinating piece. I would love to have watched it several times. I enjoyed revisiting it as I wrote about it here https://www.jen-norris-dance-rev.com/post/review-counterpulse-arc-edge-presents-diana-lara-s-savia~sap-flow-auiga-by-gizeh-muñiz-vengel-wi

It was rich in the intangible thing that makes something captivating. It isn’t the first time gizeh has left me fully engaged and wanting more. I will definitely make sure to see their future work.

Thanks also for the link to the articles about the micro and macro-aggressions in dance criticism. I found an African American Dance History class at College of Marin taught synchronously this Fall. Described as:

Summary: (No prerequisite.) This course examines the historical contributions of African Americans to social as well as theatrical dance, from slavery to the present, emphasizing the social and cultural context of individual contributors and their influence on the theatrical dance world, as well as dance crazes and fads. The course focuses on how these dance creators, birthed from the African American experience, found footing in cultural fusion and individual expression. (CSU/UC) AA/AS Areas C and G, CSU Area C-1, IGETC Area 3A

I’m planning on enrolling.

With appreciation Jen

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