Rhythm As Resistance: An Afternoon of Dance

“In a world that feels like it’s unraveling at the seams, communities still gather, still move—using rhythm as resistance, joy as protest, and muscle memory as a map to each other.”
— Donovan X. Ramsey 

Join us for Rhythm as Resistance: An Afternoon of Dance—a free, multigenerational, joy filled dance celebration transforming Chambers Plaza at NJPAC into an open-air dance floor where joy becomes activism and movement builds community. Experience creative family dance, line dancing and West African dance led by expert teaching artists in this accessible, outdoor event that honors cultural traditions while fostering collective resilience through the radical act of dancing together. Let’s dance with purpose. Let’s dance with joy. Let’s dance together.  

Bring your boots, fans and whistles. No experience required.  

Venue: The Chase Room at NJPAC, One Center Street, Newark NJ 07102

Participating NAF Artists:
L.A. Rawls, Kanami Kusajima, Andrea “Lil Bit” Mason, Nikkia Neal (Curator), Shea Zephir

Thank you to our sponsors
Prudential, NJEDA, NJSCA, Discover Jersey Arts, City of Newark, Arts & Ed District, FUN, Flagstar Bank

This event is a collaboration with our partners
NJPAC Community Engagement