Dance with the Gantt: Modern Dance with Marquita Sams | Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
Arts
Dance
Experience the dynamic and rejuvenating modern dance workshop led by Marquita Sams at the Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture in Charlotte. Delve into Lester Horton's modern-based dance technique, focusing on body strengthening and lengthening. Participants will grasp the fundamentals of Horton's technique through rhythmic combinations that highlight musicality and dynamic movement, pushing them to enhance their skills and embrace full-body engagement. This invigorating class also incorporates guided movement, meditation, and improvisation for a holistic experience.
Marquita Sams, a choreographer and Licensed Master Social Worker, draws inspiration from Afro-diasporic knowledge systems in her multidisciplinary artistry. Following a transformative liver transplant in 2016, she embarked on a healing journey and founded Miracles in Motion, a practice merging dance, mental health, and spiritual healing. Through this initiative, individuals are guided to cultivate daily habits that promote wellness and unity. Join this transformative event on May 25, 2024, at the Gantt Center for an enriching exploration of dance and inner healing.