sbhf36 with ballethnic dancing!

"Is it time already for the Savannah Black Heritage Festival?"

Indeed it is! The SBHF36 actually began on February 1st, but this has been the first event I've attended. That's primarily because it's been the first one I've heard about! I'm sure that its title - "Dance And Music For The Soul" - helped catch my attention!

"Nice that it's free, too!"

All of the SBHF36 events are free, as they always have been. The City of Savannah is one of the sponsors, so I'm glad to know where some of my city property taxes are being spent.

"That means it's something you've already paid for. No wonder you make sure to attend!"

You betcha! All this cost me was $1 for parking. I could have chanced not getting a parking fine, but, why bother? I found a lovely space near Johnny Mercer Theatre, where the event was held, so I was delighted. And that was before I even walked in!

"Good for you! Did you see anyone you knew?"

Nope. As far as I could tell, mine was the only Caucasian face in the audience. Their loss! Ballethnic, a dance troupe out of Atlanta, was fabulous!!! Its cofounder, Nina Gilreath, was there to introduce the group and to even lead the audience in a dance class, a la the classic "Soul Train" TV show. Just look at how many people came up to participate!!!

"Wow!!! That's amazing! And there are people of all ages up there!"

Yes, and that presented a problem with time. It took quite a while to get all of those folks onto the stage, then another long stretch of time to get them off and back to their seats. That meant they may have had to cut one of their dances from the second half of the program. I can't say that for certain, as their were no printed programs for the show. I did get a brochure for the SBHF, with all the events planned for this festival of "Reimagining Excellence", so that will help me plan my entertainment schedule, so that was good. By the way, this is the first time that Ballethnic has been here since the SBHF in 2020, just before the pandemic struck here in the USA.

"Very good to have them here again!"

Yes, it was. Plus, they have more than dancers. Adam McKnight is a singer who travels with the troupe. That's him, singing "I Can't Stop The Rain", while three dancers perform with two-tone umbrellas all around him. I very much liked that!

"Me, too! Plus, I enjoyed the last song and dance! That had drum accompaniment, with Nena even playing one of the three drums."

That's right! I think the piece was called "Walz Fin", but I'm not sure. I do recall her saying that the crowd in Norway had very much liked it.

"Yes, I heard her say that, too. Well, time to wrap this up before your man comes on."

Hahahaha! Yes, Alan Ruck is on "Elspeth" tonight, so I'm looking forward to this episode. Sometimes she's a bit much to take, but that's a risk I'll take if he's going to be there! Guess that means I gotta go. Bye!