Synthesizing aspects of cultural storytelling, theater, movement, activism and biography, this course is focused on the creation of new performance work. Students will have a rare opportunity to engage with the singular Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) during their summer residency at Dartmouth College as they begin original choreography of a performance work inspired by the legendary entertainer Hazel Scott. This course explores all elements of the new dance theater work, from the point of view of the choreographer as storyteller, to the business realities of running a major performance company. During THEA 10.57, students will also create and organize performances of their own movement-based biographical works.