Dance Educator | Lecturer |Dance Historian
"Traci Bartlow is an encyclopedia of Black dance and truly a great artistic force."
The Dynamic Faye Carol
The Dynamic Faye Carol
"Traci Bartlow’s project celebrates the legacy of Black vernacular and social dance through a beautiful balance of history lesson, performance and participation. Communities and cultures across the five boroughs of New York City have been inspired and deeply moved by her passion and knowledge. Thanks for your amazing work"!
— Monique Martin
Programming Director SummerStage/City Parks Foundation
— Monique Martin
Programming Director SummerStage/City Parks Foundation
Ms. Bartlow offers dance lectures and workshop based on her extensive research, cultural and performance experience with African American social dances.
Her lively historic presentations are perfect for schools, universities, dance conferences, festivals, community, and corporate events. These presentations can be a one time event or a series tailored to your companies needs.
To bring Ms. Bartlow to your organization please email inquires here.
Her lively historic presentations are perfect for schools, universities, dance conferences, festivals, community, and corporate events. These presentations can be a one time event or a series tailored to your companies needs.
To bring Ms. Bartlow to your organization please email inquires here.
"Traci Bartlow's background is amazing and is so appreciated by everyone here at the Pillow".
— J.R. Glover, Education Dept. Jacob’s Pillow – Becket, MA
— J.R. Glover, Education Dept. Jacob’s Pillow – Becket, MA
"Traci is a joy to work with! She always brings lively energy, educational content, and a thoughtful approach to collaboration." - Nia McAllister, Public Programs Manager, MoAD, Smithsonian Affiliate, San Francisco, CA.
The Oakland Museum of California has identified Ms. Bartlow as an influencer and local luminary. Check out this mini profile of her contributions to dance and Hip-Hop culture in the Bay Area.
"Traci's special brilliance stays grounded in her lifelong commitment to the study of Black dance, telling the story of Hip Hop by way of the Lindy and West Africa, all held in a style classic to Oakland and fresh." - Dr. Naomi Macalalad Bragin, Assistant Prof. University of Washington Bothell
Post show dance workshop with Cal Shakes - Theater Under the Stars
With a wealth of knowledge Traci Bartlow has been a public speaker for many years. Her interactive lectures has received great reviews from many arts and social justice organizations as well as schools and universities.
"Traci Bartow embodies the joyful spirit of the rich legacy and tradition of African American social dance. Her knowledge and genuine enthusiasm for history is a treat to receive and experience. The dances are so fun to do and Traci’s presence and infectious smile are so welcoming. Anyone who takes her workshop is bound to leave feeling proud, enlightened, a little sweaty and filled with joy"!
Lauren Benjamin | Assistant Principal of Mission & Culture
Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA
Lauren Benjamin | Assistant Principal of Mission & Culture
Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA
For rates and availability of a lecture please click here.
Shim Sham to the Motherland
African Dance Presence in Vernacular Jazz
In this workshop, instructors Traci Bartlow and Latanya Tigner offers participants the opportunity to experience the retention of traditional African dance mov event in vernacular jazz and beyond sharing historical information about the forms and dances learned in the workshop.
Come ready to boogie!
Come ready to boogie!