Episodes
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Katherine Dunham and the Dances of the African Diaspora
S4 Ep6 |East St. Louis’ artists foster African American dance legend Katherine Dunham's legacy.
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Puerto Rico's Bomba, A Dance of The African Diaspora
S3 Ep3 |Sisters Mar and Maria Cruz are preserving the legacy of this dance of resistance. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Albuquerque's Native American Hip-Hop Dance
S3 Ep5 |Albuquerque’s hip-hop & freestyle dance scene is influenced by various Indigenous tribes - Embedded Video LinkImage
Dancers Across the U.S. Unite in Chain Letter
S3 Ep4 |Sixteen dancers from across the country, representing a range of dance styles, move as one - Embedded Video LinkImage
San Francisco's Dance Crew Blends Tap and Mexican Footwork
S3 Ep2 |The women of La Mezcla call on the history of percussive dance to create their own style. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Go-Go Music Inspired This Street Dance in Washington, D.C.
S3 Ep1 |Beat Ya Feet is the street dance empowering a new generation of Black D.C. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Miami's Alma Dance Theater
S2 Ep8 |The contemporary dance company shapes feminist messages into sensual moves. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Memphis Jookin: A Ballet for the Streets
S2 Ep7 |Jookin star G-Nerd and a younger generation of dancers spin and slide across Memphis. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Oakland Turf Dancing
S2 Ep6 |Turf dancers combine abrupt, angular movements with graceful footwork.
About If Cities Could Dance
Every city has its rhythm—every dancer, their street. Step into the shoes of dancers from across the country who dare to imagine what it would look like if their city could dance. Performing on street corners and other unconventional settings, each episode tells an intimate, personal story about the artists and their deep-rooted connections to community.
