Events

This co-curricular dance class series, curated by dance alum Lauren Auyeung ’19, develops a diverse understanding of hip-hop’s foundational forms. With an emphasis on physical techniques, the class exposes dancers to the many dance forms that exist under the umbrella of hip-hop. Through the sessions, students will understand the basics of hip-hop’s form and will also be challenged to synthesize elements of groove, musicality, texture, footwork, and personal expression in their own individual improvisation. All experience levels welcome.

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Spring Class Schedule

  • February 11 — Hip-hop with Lauren Auyeung ’19
  • February 18 —  House with Sekou Heru
  • February 25 — Hip-hop with Liam Lynch ’21
  • March 4 — Hip-hop with Jillian Amadi Roberts

Join a Class

Classes are free and open to Princeton students, faculty, and staff. Alumni interested in participating should email Cindy Rosenfeld at cr17@princeton.edu. No advance registration required, just drop in!

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COVID-19 Guidance + Updates

Per Princeton University policy, all guests must either be fully vaccinated, or have recently tested negative (via PCR within 72 hours or via rapid antigen test within 8 hours of the scheduled visit) and be prepared to show proof if asked, or wear a face covering when indoors and around others.

Accessibility

symbol for wheelchair accessibilityEllie’s Studio is wheelchair accessible. Visit our Venues and Studios section for accessibility information at our various locations. Students in need of access accommodations are invited to contact the Lewis Center at 609-258-5262 or email LewisCenter@princeton.edu at least one week in advance of the event date.

 

About Jillian Amadi Roberts

Jillian Amadi Roberts stares at camera with closed-lip smile. She has dark hair pulled back into a ponytail and wears a black tee with white writing that says"Black culture is sacred."

Photo courtesy Jillian Amadi Roberts

Jillian Amadi Roberts is an antiracist Afrodiasporic dance educator, choreographer, and director based in Brooklyn, NY. Certified in both Early Childhood Education and Dance, Jillian teaches elementary schoolers in Crown Heights by day and adults in studios like Mark Morris Dance Center, Modega, NXGN West New York, PMT, and Peridance by night. Her groovy choreography has been included in award-winning sets by her team Mint Dance Company, music videos by The Gregory Brothers, Garth, and Tropic, and an off-Broadway musical. As a writer and advisor for the Freedom Movement collective, Jillian has worked with communities to unpack anti-Blackness in the dance industry and creates educational content about Afrodiasporic dance and culture. A native of Washington, DC, Jillian’s dance education spans nearly 25 years in street, stage, club, and cultural dances of the African diaspora and beyond. Her class focuses on the foundational technique, fundamental steps, and groove as the heartbeat of hip hop dance. See more at Jillian’s artist website or follow her on Instagram

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  • Program in Dance

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