Grown Women Dance Collective creates cross cultural, generational and class connections, encourages dialogue, empowers thought and action, and builds racial harmony through concert dance and music. In a positive and nurturing environment, mature dancers challenge the stereotypes of aging, creating artistic work that is relevant and accessible to diverse and underserved audiences. www.GrownWomenDance.org

In 2009 we realized that we were losing many heroes in the African American community and that they needed to be honored. Dancers in their 40's and 50's have powerful stories to tell and we realized that we could honor these great's stories and contributions to the world. Juneteenth celebrations were almost non existent at the time and we realized that communities needed ways to come together to celebrate diversity, history, inclusion, and build racial harmony. 3 min video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0Q6bfP9Oec