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BDF x CRĀV Summer Battle

The Continuum of Black American Artistry panel discussion

Schaeffer Theatre

Free and open to the public

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Hear from Jackie “Miss Funk” Lopez, Emilio “Buddha Stretch” Austin Jr., Anthony “YNOT” Denaro, Michele “LadyByrd” Bryd-McPhee, and Daniel “DJ DP One” Pinero, in a panel discussion moderated by CRĀV Directors and beloved BDF faculty members Shakia Barron and Duane Lee Holland Jr. 

This panel  will trace the evolution of Black American artistic expression, celebrating its profound impact on culture, identity, and social change. These artists, scholars, and cultural ambassadors will be in dialogue around the continuum of Black Creativity across various mediums and will illuminate the significance of intergenerational relationships in the Hip Hop field.

This event is a BDF collaboration with CRĀV, directed by BDF faculty Shakia Barron and Duane Lee Holland Jr., and is part of a full weekend dedicated to uplifting the virtuosity and lineage of Black American artistry including one on one battles in Breakin, Hip Hop and House, a final performance exhibition on Saturday, July 27 and a community master class on Sunday, July 28.

Register for the Battle, click here.
Attend the preliminary round of 1v1 battles on Saturday, July 27 from 2–6pm for free – come and go as you like!
Buy a ticket for the Final Performance Exhibition on Saturday, July 27 at 7:30pm, click here.
Take a community master class on Sunday, July 28 at 11:00am. Pay at the door.

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