Ogemdi Ude is known for interdisciplinary works that excavate grief, tunneling through despair in search of joy. But her first dance love was the spectacular showmanship of majorette teams.

At historically Black colleges and universities in the American South, the real stars of any football game are the majorettes. Their signature dance style, created by Black women and femmes, has attracted a cultlike following. It’s all about no-holds-barred spectacle, combining the precision of a kick line with the winking sensuality of burlesque, boldly embodying […]