CUNY Dance Initiative Presents Gerson Lanza in To Dance Is To Be Free – Preview

Gerson Lanza in To Dance Is To Be Free
Image courtesy of CUNY Dance Initiative

A spokesperson says---

“...Using tap dance, live music, and spoken word, Gerson Lanza creates a compelling journey through the intersecting themes of race, ethnicity, and immigration. An immersive dance performance that celebrates the essence of authenticity in rhythm, To Dance Is To Be Free fuses art and advocacy to foster a deeper understanding of the multifaceted tapestry of Blackness and American society at large.

Originally from La Ceiba, Honduras, Gerson Lanza first encountered tap dance after moving to New York City in 2001. He immediately fell in love with the art form..."

 

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WHEN:

May 14 & 15, 2026

WHERE:

Aaron Davis Hall (Leonard Davis Center for the Performing Arts)
129 Convent Avenue at West 135th Street
New York, NY 10031

TICKETS:

$28.52+

For more information and tickets visit the CUNY Dance Initiative website.

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