Promotion of African-American Social Dance
This area of American lifestyle has been literally ignored by historians but its international impact has been tremendous. One can argue that its influence has had a lot to do with improving racial relations in the USA. During the period of its most popular period, radio stations banned songs that were connected to it, labeling it “Devil Music”, and even worst terms. Television shows would not show movements above the waist level, when “The Twist”,, was the rage. Now with a more enlightened public, now is the time to draw out the details of African-American social dance’s history. This Land of 1,000 Dances is just the start in doing so.

Social Dance
During the era of slavery, social dance, similar to spiritual hymns, was an integral medium of expression. Every move, step, and gesticulation narrated a story affecting the African-American community at the time. This has continued over the years, but the message behind the moves has lagged behind.

The evening’s festivities will include ground-breaking rhythm & blues, funk, pop, hip-hop and rap songs and dance steps made popular over the years. Our goal is to bring about a greater understanding of the message behind the moves, and the significance social dance continues to play in American culture today.

Community Connection
As community members of all walks of life are able to find similarities and bond over something as common as popular songs and dance moves, respect for one and one another grows. Domestic violence splits families and divides communities. There is nothing more destructive to the development of child as violence in the home.

Land of 1,000 Dances Charity Ball seeks to unite and educate, and have some fun in the process!!! This is the party no one wanted to miss … and neither will you.