Harrison Guy – Dance/USA Artist Fellow

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Image description: Harrison Guy, a Black man is wearing a long-sleeved brown shirt with black lines at the top around the neck, across the shoulder, and down the outer chest area. His hair is cut on the sides with some left on top. His right fist touches his chin. Photo by Taylor M Hayden.

Harrison Guy

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Coahuiltecan; Houston, TX

As a choreographer, teacher, cultural architect and community builder, Harrison Guy uses movement to document, preserve, and honor Black history and culture. He is the founder of Urban Souls Dance Company. Harrison has captivated audiences across the nation through his inspirational and unique works of truth, beauty, and activism. Using his personal identity as a Black gay man as a catalyst, Harrison is interested in how Black life and African American traditions might be accessed in the pursuit of healing. He intends to continue cultivating a safe space for Black dancers to be centered and affirmed.

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Image description: 7 Black dancers are on stage wearing costumes in yellow, white, and grey. 3 dancers are in the middle kicking their left leg up with their left arm reaching towards their leg. There are 2 dancers on each side of them standing with their right arm lifted. Behind them are multiple larger-scale grey bookcases. Photo by Melissa Taylor.
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