Summer dance season is almost here. And if Taylor Bennett’s new single “2 Much” is any indication, Footwork is going to be a big part of summertime Chi this year. Born on Chicago’s West and South Sides, the art form pairs fast-paced dancing with uniquely Chicago house and juke music. We talk to Dr. ShaDawn Battle, a lifelong dancer and Footwork historian, about the roots of the genre and where you can find it today. Dr. Battle is the creator of the docuseries “Footwork Saved My Life” and is the artist-as-instigator at Chicago’s National Public Housing Museum.
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