Organised by Whitechapel Gallery
By its very nature, the art of street dance rejects definition. Constantly evolving and fusing influences from various geographies, street dance represents a continuous migration across histories, a journey between genres in search of endless composite configurations and a fine blend of collectivity and individuality.
Inspired by street dance, Whitechapel Gallery hosts an evening of performances centred around the notion of fluidity. Exploring street dance as an embodiment of the identity in flux, this takeover brings together artists from disparate backgrounds who seamlessly blend sonic and dance styles, including Algo Au, Chandenie Gobardhan, Chris Zhongtian Yuan, Duane Nasis, and Jamal Sterrett. In a series of seamless performances, each flowing into the next, these performers will activate the public spaces in and around Whitechapel Gallery, guiding the audience on a metamorphic journey.
Performances begin at 7.30 and will last roughly 50 minutes, followed by live beats by Ifeoluwa, who will weave threads among global diasporas and highlight connections and histories throughout contemporary sounds.
Please note that capacity in some spaces is limited.
This event is curated by Erin Li, Asymmetry Curatorial Fellow.