ASYNCH \\ Performing the Moment, Performing the Movement: Gabby McLeod

We have expanded the “Performing the Moment, Performing the Movement” series to include asynchronous content! In this session, CWPS faculty advisory member and Daring Dances curator Clare Croft interviews Gabby McLeod, Queen of Detroit jit. An acclaimed dancer and choreographer, Queen Gabby is an ambassador and tradition-bearer for her hometown dance style. She teaches, performs and competes internationally, and is known throughout the Midwest for her amazing footwork. Enjoy this conversation about the origins of jit within the broader performance culture of Detroit, and an artist’s pivot during the pandemic.