The History of African-American Dance

Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, host Gabrielle Crichlow sits down with guest Waterfall Adams to delve into the captivating history of African-American dance. Waterfall Adams takes us on a journey through time, exploring the roots of African American dance in Africa and its evolution over the years. She sheds light on the cultural significance and impact of these dances on the African American community.Join Gabrielle and Waterfall as they discuss how African dance influences were brought to America during the slave trade, and how these dances evolved to reflect different eras, serving as forms of communication and rebellion. They also emphasize the importance of African roots in these dances, showcasing how they have been used to cope with challenges and express cultural identity.Throughout the episode, the conversation highlights the resilience and creativity of African American dancers in preserving their heritage, even in the face of attempts to erase it. From the 1940s to modern times, various dance styles are explored, each with its own significance in African American culture.Additionally, the speakers touch on the impact of mainstream media and social platforms in spreading and evolving African American dance. This episode not only educates listeners on the history of these captivating dances but also celebrates the cultural significance and resilience they represent.Tune in to this episode as Waterfall and Gabrielle shed light on the rich history and enduring legacy of African-American dance.Who is Waterfall Adams?Veronica Elizabeth Adams, aka Waterfall Adams, is a creative professional who took her destiny into her own hands. She was born in Paducah, Kentucky, and was raised in Mobile, Alabama. She has an Associate of Science in General Education degree from Bishop State Community College and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History with a Dramatic Arts minor from the University of South Alabama.You can find Waterfall:On Facebook (personal): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553600701074On Facebook (business): https://www.facebook.com/waterfalladamsOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waterfalladams/On X: https://www.x.com/vavonni159On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WaterfallVeeOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@waterfalladams86On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-adams-52488b27On Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/vavonni159/On Tumblr: https://vavonni159.tumblr.com/Check out Waterfall's blogs:https://waterfallsonlinrartgallery.blogspot.comhttps://waterfalladams.blogspot.com/ Check out Waterfalls's Amazon Author Central Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Waterfall%20Adams/author/B08V72JJ5YWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/afbwm5f6MtgRate this episode on IMDB: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt33111367/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk********************************************Follow Gabrielle Crichlow: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn X: https://www.twitter.com/ASATS2013 On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/On YouTube: https://youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.com Visit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com   Sign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribe Sign up for our text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJO Check out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcastSupport us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Zelle: [email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/supportOriginal date of episode: July 25, 2023