Dance the Vote returns from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept 14 at the Missouri History Museum to promote voter awareness before the November 5 election.
Dance the Vote made its debut before the midterm elections in 2018 and returned before the midterm elections of 2022. The nonpartisan all-inclusive event has drawn thousands of participants, including virtual performances during the pandemic.
“At Dance the Vote, we will energize attendees to participate in the elections and exercise their precious right, up and down the ballot,” said Joan Lipkin, producing artistic director of Dance the Vote.
“Our event also honors National Voter Registration Day, Constitution Week, and National Disability Voter Rights Week and will feature an all-inclusive short community dance taught for people of all ages and abilities, including people with disabilities.”
Children’s programming begins at 10 a.m. inside the museum. At noon, activities for all ages take place outside in the front of the museum, including a giant photo shoot and community dance between 12:30 and 1 p.m. The program of dance companies, singers and speakers follows.
Dance styles will include hip hop, Afro-Cuban, West African, tap, drill, and modern.
Confirmed dance companies include Ashleyliane Dance Company, Kimaiya Hall Dance Company, Almas Del Ritmo Dance Company, Resilience Dance Company, STL Rhythm Collaborative, dance soloist Tia Taylor, Without Limits Dance Company, Beyond Measure Dance Theater and The Afro Kuumba Dancers.