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40th Anniversary
We Are Jersey Celebrates 40 Years of Urban Bush Women AS Pioneers of Dance, Activism, and Inclusivity
Urban Bush Women 7/24/24 Urban Bush Women 7/24/24

We Are Jersey Celebrates 40 Years of Urban Bush Women AS Pioneers of Dance, Activism, and Inclusivity

We Are Jersey features Urban Bush Women to celebrate their 40-year legacy as pioneers of dance, activism, and inclusivity

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ALL ARTS feature BROOKE ASHLEY RUCKER IN THEIR DIGITAL series “How Art Changed Me”
Urban Bush Women 7/23/24 Urban Bush Women 7/23/24

ALL ARTS feature BROOKE ASHLEY RUCKER IN THEIR DIGITAL series “How Art Changed Me”

ALL ARTS features UBW Development Associate Brooke Ashley Rucker in their digital series “How Art Changed Me,” which examines the impact of art on individual’s lives.

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Hudson Valley One FEATURES URBAN BUSH WOMEN AHEAD OF THE WORLD PREMIERE OF SCAT!
Urban Bush Women 7/21/24 Urban Bush Women 7/21/24

Hudson Valley One FEATURES URBAN BUSH WOMEN AHEAD OF THE WORLD PREMIERE OF SCAT!

Hudson Valley One features Urban Bush Women ahead of the world premiere of SCAT! The Complex Lives of Al & Dot, Dot & Al Zollar.

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The World’s Best Magazine HIGHLIGHTS The Advocacy of Jawole Willa Jo Zollar
Urban Bush Women 7/1/24 Urban Bush Women 7/1/24

The World’s Best Magazine HIGHLIGHTS The Advocacy of Jawole Willa Jo Zollar

The World's Best Magazine July 2024 edition features an exclusive interview with UBW Founder Jawole Willa Jo Zollar as she discusses her lifelong dedication to breaking down barriers through the transformative power of dance and social advocacy.

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URBAN BUSH WOMEN FEATURED IN New York Times journalist Siobhan Burke's "Danceletter" Dance List 10
Urban Bush Women 6/26/24 Urban Bush Women 6/26/24

URBAN BUSH WOMEN FEATURED IN New York Times journalist Siobhan Burke's "Danceletter" Dance List 10

Urban Bush Women included in New York Times journalist Siobhan Burke's "Danceletter" Dance List 10, a trending Substack newsletter about all things dance.

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WRRV FEATURES URBAN BUSH WOMEN AHEAD OF SCAT! WORLD PREMIERE
Urban Bush Women 6/21/24 Urban Bush Women 6/21/24

WRRV FEATURES URBAN BUSH WOMEN AHEAD OF SCAT! WORLD PREMIERE

WRRV features Urban Bush Women ahead of the world premiere of SCAT! The Complex Lives of Al & Dot, Dot & Al Zollar at the Fisher Center.

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After 40 Years of Dance, What Happens to a Dream Fulfilled?
Urban Bush Women 6/17/24 Urban Bush Women 6/17/24

After 40 Years of Dance, What Happens to a Dream Fulfilled?

The New York Times features Jawole Willa Jo Zollar in a discussion on the dream that led to the creation of Urban Bush Women, the culmination of SCAT!, and more.

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THE FISHER CENTER AT BARD PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIERE OF SCAT!
Urban Bush Women 5/29/24 Urban Bush Women 5/29/24

THE FISHER CENTER AT BARD PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIERE OF SCAT!

The Fisher Center at Bard Presents the World Premiere of Urban Bush Women’s Dance-Driven Jazz Club Spectacular, SCAT! The Complex Lives Of Al & Dot, Dot & Al Zollar, as Part of Summerscape 2024.

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AUTHORITY MAGAZINE ASKS Jawole Willa Jo Zollar: 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I First Became An Artist
Urban Bush Women 5/27/24 Urban Bush Women 5/27/24

AUTHORITY MAGAZINE ASKS Jawole Willa Jo Zollar: 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I First Became An Artist

Authority Magazine features UBW Founder Jawole Willa Jo Zollar as part of their “ 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I First Became An Artist” series.

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UBW LAUNCHES “WHEN BLACK WOMEN+ SPEAK” CONVERSATIONS WITH BIPOC women+ producers
Urban Bush Women 4/26/24 Urban Bush Women 4/26/24

UBW LAUNCHES “WHEN BLACK WOMEN+ SPEAK” CONVERSATIONS WITH BIPOC women+ producers

Urban Bush Women’s launches new landmark conversation series convening BIPOC women+ producers across New York City Wednesday, May 8th, 2024, 7 PM at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)!

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LA Dance Chronicle Highlights Urban Bush Women’s 40th Anniversary
Urban Bush Women 4/24/24 Urban Bush Women 4/24/24

LA Dance Chronicle Highlights Urban Bush Women’s 40th Anniversary

Urban Bush Women, the trailblazing dance company known for its powerful storytelling and commitment to social justice, was featured in LA Dance Chronicle in celebration of their 40th Anniversary.

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UBW CONTINUES its 40TH ANNIVERSARY WITH MULTI-CITY PERFORMANCES and workshops, FEB-APR 2024
Urban Bush Women 2/23/24 Urban Bush Women 2/23/24

UBW CONTINUES its 40TH ANNIVERSARY WITH MULTI-CITY PERFORMANCES and workshops, FEB-APR 2024

Multi-city performances explore issues of equity, justice, and identity with iconic works by UBW founder Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, and mesmerizing new pieces by artistic directors Chanon Judson and Mame Diarra Speis. (February - April 2024)

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2024 SAMUEL H. SCRIPPS/AMERICAN DANCE FESTIVAL AWARD TO BE PRESENTED TO JAWOLE WILLA JO ZOLLAR
Urban Bush Women 2/2/24 Urban Bush Women 2/2/24

2024 SAMUEL H. SCRIPPS/AMERICAN DANCE FESTIVAL AWARD TO BE PRESENTED TO JAWOLE WILLA JO ZOLLAR

The American Dance Festival (ADF) will present the 2024 Samuel H. Scripps/American Dance Festival Award for lifetime achievement to Jawole Willa Jo Zollar.

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UBW ANNOUNCES 2023 APPRENTICES AS PART OF THE NEW YORK COMMUNITY TRUST VAN LIER FELLOWSHIP
Urban Bush Women 3/22/23 Urban Bush Women 3/22/23

UBW ANNOUNCES 2023 APPRENTICES AS PART OF THE NEW YORK COMMUNITY TRUST VAN LIER FELLOWSHIP

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UBW'S "HAINT BLU" JOURNEY CONTINUES IN MIAMI
Todd Wilson 1/30/23 Todd Wilson 1/30/23

UBW'S "HAINT BLU" JOURNEY CONTINUES IN MIAMI

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URBAN BUSH WOMEN’S 2022 SUMMER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Todd Wilson 6/7/22 Todd Wilson 6/7/22

URBAN BUSH WOMEN’S 2022 SUMMER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

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UBW FOUNDER JAWOLE JO WILLA ZOLLAR HONORED AT 2022 APAP AWARDS
Todd Wilson 5/24/22 Todd Wilson 5/24/22

UBW FOUNDER JAWOLE JO WILLA ZOLLAR HONORED AT 2022 APAP AWARDS

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THE NEW YORK COMMUNITY TRUST VAN LIER FELLOWSHIP SUPPORTS UBW THREE YEAR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Todd Wilson 5/5/22 Todd Wilson 5/5/22

THE NEW YORK COMMUNITY TRUST VAN LIER FELLOWSHIP SUPPORTS UBW THREE YEAR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

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URBAN BUSH WOMEN LAUNCHES NEW CHOREOGRAPHIC CENTER INITIATIVE PRODUCING PROGRAM (CCI 2.0)
Wally Hasnat 3/29/22 Wally Hasnat 3/29/22

URBAN BUSH WOMEN LAUNCHES NEW CHOREOGRAPHIC CENTER INITIATIVE PRODUCING PROGRAM (CCI 2.0)

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URBAN BUSH WOMEN FOUNDER & CHIEF VISIONING PARTNER JAWOLE WILLA JO ZOLLAR NAMED A 2021 MACARTHUR FELLOW
Todd Wilson 9/29/21 Todd Wilson 9/29/21

URBAN BUSH WOMEN FOUNDER & CHIEF VISIONING PARTNER JAWOLE WILLA JO ZOLLAR NAMED A 2021 MACARTHUR FELLOW

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