Hutton Honors College
— Urban Bush Women
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Urban Bush Women
For more than 20 years, the Urban Bush Women have captivated audiences with their bold, rhythmic movements and their inspirational messages. Founded by Jawole Willa Jo Zollar in 1984, the Urban Bush Women use song, dance, drama, and narratives to promote empowerment among women and to spark dialogue on complex social issues such as race, body image, social acceptance, and sexual identity. Described as fierce, funny, and sassy, they excel at "using cultural expression as a catalyst for social change." Key programs have included "Hair Stories" and "Batty Moves"-both of which discuss the rejection and humiliation that women of color suffer when their hair or bodies do not measure up to societal standards, and encourage people of all backgrounds to celebrate their differences. Join us for what is sure to be a powerful performance, and stay on after the show for a post-performance conversation with members of the dance ensemble. |
