The new Uptown Rhythm Dance Festival, held at 92NY and the Guggenheim, showcases a variety of percussive dance forms, including tap, flamenco, hip-hop, swing, kathak, and Appalachian clogging. Curated by Caleb Teicher, the festival emphasizes the shared rhythm and expressive qualities of these dance styles, rooted in African American traditions. The festival also addresses the marginalization of percussive dancers, who often struggle for resources and recognition within the wider dance community. With shrinking rehearsal spaces and fewer opportunities for performance, this festival aims to provide a vital platform for these art forms, promoting unity and greater visibility.
The new Uptown Rhythm Dance Festival, presented at 92NY and Works & Process at Guggenheim New York, explores the connections among various forms of percussive dance.
Caleb Teicher notes that this festival aims to unite styles like tap, flamenco, hip-hop, swing, and others, highlighting their collective rhythmic essence.
Dancers in the percussive field emphasize the necessity of live music and specialized rehearsal spaces, yet still face exclusion within the broader dance community.
Teicher lamented the lack of representation in mixed bill programming, stating it's rare to include more than one percussive or street dance company, revealing ongoing biases.
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