Jan 3: The Libeartion Acdemy hosts Rennie Harris

Rennie Harris is a dancer, choreographer, artistic director and professor of  hip hop dance. Harris formed the first and longest running hip-hop dance touring company, Rennie Harris Puremovement in 1992. 

Harris has received numerous awards for his theatrical hip-hop dance performances or what he refers to as, “Hip-Hop concert dance.”.He is known for such works as Rome and Jewels, Facing Mekka, 100 NAKED LOCKS, Heaven, and a host of innovative repertory works, which have broken many stereotypes and expectations of hip-hop dance. After receiving an honorary doctorate from Bates College  and an honorary doctorate from Columbia College, Harris’ company was chosen as 1 of 4 US companies to serve as cultural ambassadors for President Obama’s “Dance Motion USA.” In 2012, it toured the Middle East, performing and giving hip hop workshops to Egyptians, Israelis and Palestinians.