Cyphers at the Harvard Dance Center

Date: 

Friday, May 4, 2018, 7:30pm

Location: 

Harvard Dance Center, 66 Garden Street

Aysha Upchurch
Cyphers at Harvard Dance Center are led by Aysha Upchurch AIE'15 and are open to anyone wanting to feel the beat and groove in a joyful community environment.

Register for free online

With Special Guest: Ayodele Casel and live accompaniment by Allison Stamiri

 

Led by Aysha Upchurch AIE'15 and accompanied by musician Allison Stamiris!

Harvard Dance Center cyphers are open to anyone wanting to feel the beat and groove in a joyful community environment. No dance experience necessary!

ALL ARE WELCOME!

What is a cypher?
A cypher is freestyle dance jam where an open circle is created and people take turns dancing in the center. The cypher (or cipher) has deep, long-standing cultural roots in hip hop culture, African tradition, and even religious beliefs.

Image: Aysha Upchurch AIE'15 leading a cypher at Harvard Dance Center. Photo credit: Ilya Vidrin.