The Dancing Griot: Honoring Melvin Deal Saturday June 12, 2010 3-7pm

June 12, 2010

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Saturday, June 12, 2010 from 3 pm to 6 pm, Ward 7 Arts presents The Dancing Griot: Life and Legacy of Melvin Deal at Kelly Miller Middle School, located at 49th and Clay Street NE. This is a free program,

Remembering Kathy Grant: African American Pilates Elder

June 4, 2010

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Kathy Grant was among the first black women to practice Pilates under the historic Joseph Pilates. She passed away on May 27, 2010. Born in 1921, Grant worked as a dancer, teacher of Pilates and collaborator. She rubbed shoulders with

Bellydancing at BOCA in Silver Spring

May 26, 2010

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If you can squeeze in a break between cookouts, festivals and fireworks, stop by the Hilton Hotel in Silver Spring, MD for the Annual BOCAFEST sponsored by Dr. Sunyatta Amen. BOCA, which stands for Bellydances of Color Association, is a

Springtime Recap and Summertime Awaits!

May 23, 2010

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Right now it seems that DC is ripe with activities related to health and wellness. The new bike lanes on Pennsylvania Avenue served as a refreshing change as I celebrated Bike to Work Day on May 21, 2010. My favorite