PillowTalk: Snakehips in Our DNA
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Inspired by Harlem Renaissance-era dancer Earl ‘Snakehips’ Tucker, director/dramaturg Talvin Wilks and new media artist LaJuné McMillian discuss their exhibit while it’s on view in Sommers Studio. This talk took place on August 3, 2024 in Blake's Barn at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival. Video by Nel Shelby Productions.
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