Free informal discussions within our community, led by visiting national and local dance writers, scholars, and critics. A great opportunity to learn about dance, arts and culture, and the social context behind the festival performances. Artists will participate in each discussion.
Tue | July 16 | 5:30PM | Inside Dance Community Conversation with Netta Yerushalmy, Kimberly Bartosik and Lauren Warnecke | Lewiston Public Library
Sat | July 20 | 11AM | Inside Dance Community Conversation with Netta Yerushalmy, Doug Varone and Lauren Warnecke | Portland Museum of Art
Mon | July 22 | 7PM | Inside Dance Community Conversation with Reggie Wilson | Indigo Arts Alliance
Mon | July 22 | 7PM | Inside Dance Community Conversation with Lida Winfield and Lauren Warnecke | Celebration Barn Theater
Tue | July 23 | 5:30PM | Inside Dance Community Conversation with Onye Ozuzu and Qudus Onikeku | Lewiston Public Library
Tue | July 30 | 5:30PM | Inside Dance Community Conversation with jumatatu m. poe & Jermone Donte Beacham | New Beginnings
Fri | Aug 2 | 4PM | Inside Dance Community Conversation with jumatatu m. poe & Jermone Donte Beacham Indigo Arts Alliance
An engaging opportunity for audiences and community members to get to know the festival artists and how they create their work, this weekly series offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of contemporary dance.
Tue | July 23 | 7:30PM | Show & Tell: Lida Winfield | Gannett Theater
Tue | July 30 | 7:30PM | Show & Tell: nora chipaumire | Gannett Theater
Join Festival Staff and Scholars for a lively discussion about what you’ve seen this weekend! Have a drink and a snack on us at Bear Bones Brewery, and share your thoughts, questions, and feedback about the Festival performances you’ve seen. We can’t wait to talk to you!
Sat | July 27 | 12PM
Sun | July 28 | 12PM
Sat | Aug 3 | 12PM
Sun | Aug 4 | 12PM
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