A New Definition of Dance featuring Antoine Hunter and the Urban Jazz Dance Company

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A New Definition of Dance: Bridging Community, Culture and Communication Through Dance
featuring Antoine Hunter and the Urban Jazz Dance Company April 20, 2021

Deaf dancer Antoine Hunter and the Urban Jazz Dance Company (AHUJDC) from the San Francisco Bay area inspire people every day with their perseverance and passion for dance. In partnership with Arts4All Florida, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs’ All Kids Included initiative presents A New Definition of Dance: Bridging Community, Culture and Communication Through Dance performed by AHUJDC.

Acclaimed African-American Deaf dancer and choreographer Antoine Hunter and his company will explore identity and spirituality while sharing wisdom and communication with the audience during this filmed dance production. The performance is presented via WALLCAST on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 8 p.m. on the wall of the New World Center in the City of Miami Beach’s SoundScape Park. The screening will also be shown via Facebook Live. The free event is open to the public and the outdoor setting is ideal for social distancing.

FREE WALLCAST PERFORMANCE:  Tuesday, April 20, 2021, 8pm

SoundScape Park at the New World Center | 500 17th Street, Miami Beach 33139
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Press Release: Dancing While Deaf: Defying the Odds and Inspiring Others

About Antoine Hunter and the Urban Jazz Dance Company

This performance will be presented with American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and open captions.  To request materials in accessible format, and/or any disability accommodation to participate in an All Kids Included (AKI) activity, please contact Francine Andersen (305) 375-4634 culture@miamidade.gov, at least five days in advance to initiate your request.  TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).
 
A New Definition of Dance featuring Antoine Hunter and the Urban Jazz Dance Company is presented by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs All Kids Included Initiative and Arts4All Florida.
 
All Kids Included is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, and in part through grant funding provided by The Children’s Trust.  The Children’s Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County.