Snakehips In Our DNA

A VIDEO EXHIBITION BY TALVIN WILKS AND LAJUNÉ MCMILLIAN

A Dance & Technology Event

Snakehips in our DNA is a free, open-gallery experience where visitors can explore the trajectory of dance from the Harlem Renaissance to the present through a stunning video installation of Black movement artists. This choreographic media collage is commissioned by the Apollo Theatre in New York City and conceived by director/dramaturg Talvin Wilks in collaboration with new media artist LaJuné McMillian. 

Produced by SOZO, with an original score by Dominique Luis, sound design by Kwamina “Binnie” Biney of DreamWolf Projects, and co-commissioning support by Jacob’s Pillow, Snakehips In Our DNA utilizes new media technology such as motion capture animation, and features interview footage of dancers including Mickey Davidson, Drew Dollaz, Bernard Dove, Roobi Gaskins, Rocka Jamez, Chanon Judson, Michela Marino Lerman, and Maleek Washington, as they respond to the soul and spirit of the legendary Harlem Renaissance-era dancer, Earl ‘Snakehips’ Tucker. 

This is a tribute and timely meditation on the Harlem Renaissance’s permanence in today’s contemporary culture, coming to Jacob’s Pillow this summer following a two-week appearance in the Apollo’s Victoria Theater in April 2024. This event is free and unticketed; entry and re-entry are permitted at any time between 1pm and 8pm from July 31 through August 4.