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Steps In Time

June 19th, 2025
Dance USA Conference

At the Dance/USA 2025 National Conference, Dance Educator Cristin Carole and Urban Planner Jenna Pollack presented their collaborative research about Sammy Dyer School of the Theatre drawing from themes of family history, and how urban development shaped the school’s story- challenging dominant narratives about Black dance and public policy.

Shirley Hall Bass Foundation US, NPO 501(c)(3) preserves the legacy of pioneering performing artist Shirley Hall Bass and in doing so strengthens the connections within the African Diaspora through equitable and accessible performing arts education and programming in The Bahamas, Chicago and beyond.

© Shirley Hall Bass Foundation - 2024

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