The University of Iowa
LaTasha Barnes still image of her dancing in a parking lot wearing yellow pants and green shoes. Head shot of moderator Rebekah Kowal in lower right corner
Infinite Dream
Lecture

Regarding The Continuum: An Exploration of Dreams Fulfilled

Featuring LaTasha Barnes and Rebekah Kowal (moderator) 

Presented by
Hancher
and
The Office of Performing Arts and Engagement
Tickets
FREE
Friday, October 13, 2023, 5:00 pm
Free

Part of Hancher's Infinite Dream festival

2021 Bessie Outstanding Performer award winner and New York Times-lauded “Best Dance & Breakout Star,” LaTasha Barnes is an internationally awarded and critically acclaimed dance artist, choreographer, educator, and tradition-bearer of Black American Social Dance from Richmond, Virginia. She is globally celebrated for her musicality, athleticism, and joyful presence throughout the cultural traditions she bears: house dance, hip-hop, waacking, authentic jazz, and Lindy Hop, among them. She will discuss her creative process and new projects in development alongside University of Iowa Department of Dance faculty member Rebekah Kowal. 

FREE and OPEN to the public 

General admission seating begins at 4:30 p.m. 

LaTasha Barnes Website

Rebekah Kowal Website


See more for Infinite Dream:

 Mobilizing Dancers for War in Irving Berlin’s This Is the Army  

 John Irving in conversation with Lan Samantha Chang


Festival passes are on sale now! 

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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Paris Young in advance at (319) 467-4849 or at paris-sissel@uiowa.edu.