EVA YAA ASANTEWAA GRANT 2020 FINALIST

Murdamommy

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MurdaMommy is a dancer, musician, actor, and innovator in the film, fashion, and gaming industries. As a lesbian artist and a teen who experienced homelessness, she brings her life experiences into her practice and teaches the dance form Chicago Footwork to people who live on the South and West sides of Chicago. In 2019, she was recognized by SWAN Day Chicago, celebrating black women in dance. Also 2020 Dance/USA fellow. MurdaMommy has performed across the U.S. In Chicago, she mentors and connects with all generations through performance and workshops, including programs within Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center and Stateville Correctional Center.

Learn more about MurdaMommy at her Instagram.

 

JUKE TOWN

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”Juke Town” is the first multiplayer video game based on Chicago’s unparalleled footwork culture. The game enables its members to interact through social networking, music, parties, and footwork dance battles, simulating a real life community. The game unifies footworkers, producers, DJ’s, and fans through an online multiplayer experience in an immersive 3D world.

Learn more at the “Juke Town” Instagram.