Celebrating Black History Month
草莓视频免费版app uplifts the artistry, processes, and achievements of Black creators through dance, film, music, and conversation. Explore this collection of videos curated by The Black Light Employee Resource Group at the Kennedy Center.
Hip Hop Culture
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Dance
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Reframing the Narrative: Blacks in Ballet
Eleven black dancers from historically white ballet companies were commissioned by 草莓视频免费版app to create and perform a brand new ballet in just two weeks. This is their story. Winner of an Anthem Award From the Webbys!
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Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream)
Dance in the DMV
Sat. Jul. 30, 2022 6p.m.
Kennedy Center Culture Caucus member Carol Foster presents Dance in the DMV.
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Honors
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Missy Elliot honors Queen Latifah | 2023 Kennedy Center Honors
Rapper Missy Elliot talks about being inspired by Queen Latifah during her tribute in the 46th Kennedy Center Honors.
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Jazz
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Jason Moran: History of James Reese Europe - Millennium Stage (December 8, 2018)
Kennedy Center Artistic Director for Jazz Jason Moran performs and participates in an in-depth exploration of the life and work of groundbreaking American ragtime and early jazz bandleader, arranger, and composer James Reese Europe as we celebrate his life and artistic contributions.
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Millennium Stage
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Millennium Stage
Black Alley - Remix! - Millennium Stage (November 19, 2021)
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Millennium Stage
Go-Go 101 | Millennium Stage (January 31, 2020)
Fri. Jan. 31, 2020 6 p.m.
From its 1960s origin to the current style we know today, Go-go has influenced a massive part of what it means to be a Washingtonian. Through performances and educational discussions with natives leading the culture, the 101 series will help you understand its importance to our city.
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Jojo Abot - Millennium Stage (January 11, 2017)
Ghanaian singer-songwriter Jojo Abot is an artist whose signature sound is created by an experimental blend of electronica, Afro-beat, jazz, neo-soul, house, and reggae music.
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Unique Performances and Conversations
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Meet the Masters: Carmen de Lavallade
From the archives of Kennedy Center Education, a conversation with legendary dancer Carmen de Lavallade. (Recorded as part of the "Explore the Arts" series in 2014 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts).
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Theatre Conversations: August Wilson
In this intimate conversation, August Wilson discusses his life, his influences, and his approach to working with others to bring his work to the stage
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Artists from the Past
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Black history through the arts
Black history is American history. And our history is reflected back to us through our artists and the art they create.
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Experience something extraordinary live from the Kennedy Center. Attend in person or watch our livestreams and explore a video archive from over 20 years of great performances.
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Explore our deep archive of video highlights from this annual event paying tribute to our nation's preeminent artists with performances by the great stars of today who have followed in their footsteps.
