Mark Morris Dance Group and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts invite you to join Dance for PD for

Inclusive Funk & Soul class

with Audrey Madison

Thursday, July 31

5-6:15 PM

The Garden at Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center

New York, NY

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free of charge

About the event

Lincoln Center's fourth annual Summer for the City will offer hundreds of free and Choose-What-You-Pay performances and cultural activities for all ages. We invite you to come as you are, experience global rhythms, and embrace new perspectives—all without ever leaving New York!

Designed to be accessible for all, our Inclusive Funk & Soul class invites participants to celebrate the rich cultural and musical traditions that have flourished in Black neighborhoods and communities, social clubs, and school yards for generations. It’s a vibrant tribute to the rhythms and expressions of the African Diaspora that influence the world as we know it. 

This event is General Admission, first-come first-served — just show up! 

All are welcome and encouraged to don your threads celebrating the era's vibrant, energetic, and often rebellious spirit.

About the teacher

Audrey Madison has been a teacher, dancer, and choreographer since she
was a teenager. She was an original member of the Charles Moore Dance Theater and
has toured the Caribbean as well as the United States. Performance highlights include DanceAfrica, Dance Black America, Jacob’s Pillow, Symphony Space, Lincoln Center Outdoors, and Theater of Riverside Church. Taught by amazing teachers, Audrey absorbed a broad range of movement at Clark Center for the Performing Arts. 

Audrey retired from New York City Department of Education after thirty-six years of service in both academic teaching and supervisory capacities. During her tenure as a school-based educator, Audrey created extensive dance programs for elementary and middle school students and produced talent showcases for school communities. She also offers modern jazz dance classes for adults who “used to dance and those who always wanted to.” Dedicated and committed members of the class inspired Audrey to create her company, MoJazz Dance, comprised of women of a certain age, 50-75 years young. Audrey also works with older adults as a choreographer and guest artist for Dances for a Variable Population.

We look forward to seeing you!