Learn the truth about being Deaf with comedians, actors, dancers, singers, musicians and others invited by Antoine Hunter
About this Event
100% VIRTUAL, the 2020 Deaf LOUDER performances highlight the important contributions that Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH) artists make to our community. There’s nothing silent or quiet about being Deaf. Come join us amazing Deaf loud talents. We have comedians, actors, dancers, singers, musicians and so much more invited by Antoine Hunter - LEARN THE TRUTH ABOUT BEING DEAF.
About Urban Jazz Dance Company (UJDC):
Founded in 2007 by pioneering Deaf dancer/choreographer Antoine Hunter, UJDC consists of a mix of professional Deaf and hearing dancers. UJDC is a convergence of artistic forces, where raw energy is rooted in an athletic expression of freedom and passion, featuring the syncopation of urban jazz rhythms. The mission of UJDC is to provide opportunities for BIPOC, Deaf and disabled artists to contribute to the arts and the larger society and to promote the educational awareness of Deaf issues through the performing arts. Its programs thrill Deaf and Hearing audiences alike. UJDC is also the producer of the annual Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival and views Deafness as a human experience with its own values, principles, and cultural norms – not a disability. The company values the importance of play and performance to connect cultures of all races, ages, disability and backgrounds to live their dreams.
Catch artists’ presentations virtually at the Sign Language, Music & Dance Conference in the mornings from 9:15 AM-12:30 PM on Friday November 6th and Saturday November 7th.
This activity was supported in part by the Walter & Elise Haas Fund, San Francisco Grants for the Arts, the Kenneth Rainin Foundation, the Zellerbach Family Foundation, the California Arts Council, and the National Arts and Disability Center at the University of California Los Angeles and Ability Central.
Dance/USA Fellowships to Artists is made possible with generous funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.
Excerpt: Work in Progress Deaf Refugees in USA is supported by a FACT/SF Co-Production Grant. Full performance will be held April 2021 at ODC
[IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Eventbrite Event Cover for Urban Jazz Dance Company’s 2020 Sign Language, Music, & Dance Conference. The cover is divided down the middle-- on the left the background is purple and on the right the background is black. The right side is dedicated to information about the conference and the left has information about the performances. Flyer text is glows neon in yellow, black, purple, and hyperlink blue color reading:
“2020 Sign Language, Music, & Dance Conference
CONFERENCE
Friday November 6 & Saturday, November 7
Coffee Chat: 9:15-9:45 AM PST | 12:15-12-45 PM EST
Webinar: 10 AM-12:30 PM PST/1 PM-3:30 PM EST
Join Deaf, Hard of Hearing, & Hearing Artist for Conversations on Art, Dance, Music, and Sign Language
https://www.realurbanjazzdance.com/slmdance-conf2020.html
2020 DEAF LOUDER VIRTUAL PERFORMANCE
Friday November 6 & Saturday, November 7 | 6 PM PST | 9 PM EST
Performance Co-produced with CounterPulse
http://counterpulse.org/event/deaflouder2020
Urban Jazz Dance Company features a work in progress:
“UNHEARD Deaf Refugees in USA” and Featuring amazing Deaf talents
BOTH EVENTS FREE!!!”
In the bottom left corner is the Urban Jazz Dance Company Logo:
In the bottom right corner are the logos for closed captioning and sign language interpretation.