Joffrey Academy Of Dance Creates Committee For Parents Of Color To Bridge Diversity Gap
By Stephanie KimJoffrey Academy Of Dance Creates Committee For Parents Of Color To Bridge Diversity Gap
By Stephanie Kim
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How do you diversify the world of dance? The Joffrey Academy of Dance in Chicago is trying to do it by reaching out to communities of color — specifically parents.
Reset learns more about the Joffrey’s BIPOC parent committee and other efforts to make sure the academy is welcoming for all.
GUESTS: Monique Jones, Joffrey Academy committee for parents of color
Brielle Jones, student at Joffrey Academy of Dance
Keesha Beckford, youth division liaison at the Joffrey Academy