University Open Air: Folk and Social Dances of the World
Celebrate cultures, connect with others, and move your body in this lively outdoor dance class with teaching artist Irene Koloseus. Participants will explore a variety of folk and social dances, including Irish, Austrian, Greek, Square Dance, Vernacular Jazz, and more. No prior experience is needed, steps are easy to follow, fun, and suitable for all ages. Come ready to laugh, move, and enjoy the rhythms of traditional dances under the open sky.
Notes: Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can move in and bring water.
Irene Koloseus is a New York based dancer, musician, choreographer, and teaching artist whose work celebrates connections between cultures through rhythm and movement. She is co-founder of Feraba – African Rhythm Tap Company (1996) -na fusion of tap dance and West African music/dance, Sound Bridges (2019), and the Balafon Quartet: Tradition Reimagined with griot Abou Sylla, exploring West African, tap, jazz, and Mande music traditions. Irene has performed nationally and internationally, and, trained in multiple dance styles, she teaches folk, social, and percussive dances as a teaching artist in public schools, libraries, and community centers. Her achievements have been recognized with numerous awards, including the Ethnic Dance Award, Sunshine Award, Heritage Ambassador fellowship, and Jubilation Foundation Fellowship.
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*In cases of rain, classes will be either moved to the Prospect Park Boathouse or canceled. Registered patrons will be notified by email on the morning of each course day and are also encouraged to check the UOA webpage for updates.
University Open Air is generously supported by The Morris & Alma Schapiro Fund.
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