From Schoolboy Realness to the Ivory Tower: Ballroom Studies Now

SchoolBoyReal

Friday, December 6, 2024 | 3:00 PM

Hemispheric Institute
20 Cooper Square
First Floor Conference Space

This symposium explores the convergence of ballroom culture, popular culture, and recent academic scholarship. Scholars and cultural critics with roots in New York city’s house/ballroom scene will discuss how this dynamic subculture has moved from underground scenes to mainstream recognition and academic discourse. LEARN MORE

Participants include: 

  • Shamari Reid (NYU Steinhardt)
  • Shanté Paradigm Smalls (NYU Tisch)
  • Martez Smith (Columbia)
  • Ricky Tucker (New School)
  • Fatima Jamal (Interdisciplinary artist)
  • Frank Leon Roberts (Amhearst)
  • Victor Ultra Omni (Emory)

This event will be in English.

This is an in-person event that requires registration. All non-NYU attendees must RSVP in advance. Video documentation will be made available on the Institute website following the event.