If Cities Could Dance

Dancers from cities across the United States reclaim their neighborhoods through movement

Episodes

  • Katherine Dunham and the Dances of the African Diaspora: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Katherine Dunham and the Dances of the African Diaspora

    S4 Ep6 |
    East St. Louis’ artists foster African American dance legend Katherine Dunham's legacy.
  • A Queer Circus Flies Over Portland: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    A Queer Circus Flies Over Portland

    S1 Ep5 |
    Aerialist Jack StockLynn's choreographed "dance in the sky" defies gender roles.
  • A Duet Through a Rarely Seen Los Angeles: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    A Duet Through a Rarely Seen Los Angeles

    S1 Ep4 |
    Imagine a version of 'La La Land' filmed amongst the lesser-known landmarks of LA
  • The High Energy Footwork of Baltimore Club: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The High Energy Footwork of Baltimore Club

    S1 Ep6 |
    Moves like the "crazy legs" and the "spongebob" came out of the city's 90s nightclub scene
  • High-Stepping Moves on New Orleans' Second Line Parades: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    High-Stepping Moves on New Orleans' Second Line Parades

    S1 Ep3 |
    In New Orleans, Sunday parades fill the streets with joyful dancing and brass bands.
  • Dancing to Reclaim Historic Detroit: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Dancing to Reclaim Historic Detroit

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    A fourth-generation Detroit resident uses historic landmarks to frame her movement

About If Cities Could Dance

Every city has its rhythm—every dancer, their street. Step into the shoes of dancers from across the country who dare to imagine what it would look like if their city could dance. Performing on street corners and other unconventional settings, each episode tells an intimate, personal story about the artists and their deep-rooted connections to community.