Article Lindy Hop: The Role of Social Dancing
Read about the rise of the Lindy Hop and the connection between dancing and Harlem life in the 1920s and 1930s.
Minty Fresh Circus
Thu. May 8, 2025
11a.m.
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Performances for Young Audiences
Minty Fresh Circus
Find freedom in the healing power of Black music & movement.
With an Afro-futuristic vibe and a steam-punk look, Minty Fresh Circus features movement, music, and circus arts in a time-bending journey of redemption. Watch as the artists perform a range of spectacular circus and dance skills sourced from the African Diaspora, including vernacular dance, Lindy, hip hop, percussive hand games, and more. Conceived by Monique Martin, this U.S.-based circus show features an all-Black cast with a majority-Black creative team. Minty Fresh Circus celebrates the power of Black music and movement, infused with the joy and resilience of those who traversed the transatlantic slave trade.
May 8, 2025
Eisenhower Theater, recommended for all ages
Estimated duration is approximately 70 minutes.
Are you a parent, caregiver, or adult looking for a listing of available public performances and times (May 8)? Find out more on the public show page!
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