Folk dance covers a fair swath of footwork practiced in this here United States, from square dancing to buck-and-wing to clogging. With roots in European, African, and Native American traditions, these dance styles offer not only a fun way to join in community but also a history lesson on the cultures that have made our country. Thus, Performa/Dance celebrates folk toe-tapping and tunes with choreography by Jennifer Hart set to live music from special guests Tim Eriksen and locals Wayside Bluegrass. “Bluegrass Junction is about convening and strengthening our community bonds in times of happiness and sorrow,” says Hart. “It is about the simple pleasures of music and movement, which when married lift the spirit and give us hope.” – James Scott
