Aspen Dance Connection Archives

Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published May. 11, 2022

Village of Peace, dances for water

For 17 years, Rochelle Norwood has deepened her connections with the Africana Dance Ensemble in Ghana. Together, they founded the Africana Village of Peace Project to keep West African traditions alive while promoting cultural exchange. Courtesy photo

For 17 years, Rochelle Norwood has nurtured a parallel life in Ghana. She first discovered the Africana Dance Ensemble while studying abroad. Captivated by the energy of traditional African drumming and dance, she regularly introduced other foreign students at the University of Ghana to the troupe. Together they danced, drummed… read more →

Locations: News By Myki Jones Published Apr. 20, 2022

Moving beyond abuse: ‘Expressive Journeys’

"Walls of Waiting" by Alya Howe is one of several artistic pieces featured in "Express Journeys." Courtesy photo

Trigger warning: the following content touches on topics of sexual assault and abuse.

Aspen Dance Connection is partnering with nonprofit the Empowered Voice to present “Expressive Journeys” at the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue on April 24 at 7 p.m. This artistic event is intended to amplify the voices of survivors of… read more →

Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Apr. 13, 2022

Aspen Dance Connection hosts "Mr. Tap"

Dance Aspen Connection hosted John “Mr. Tap” Williams (bottom left) for a weekend of events. The fun began with a performance at Sopris Lodge on April 8, together with Karen Kent (top left) of Aspen Dance Connection and Bailey Barnum and Jameson Osborne of Legacy Dance Company.