This event is in the past.It took place on May 21, 2026 at 92NY.
Literature Talk
Literature TalkStep into the story of Buddy Bradley, the jazz choreographer who taught Eleanor Powell and Adele Astaire but was erased from history by racism. Author Maureen Footer and Pulitzer winner Margo Jefferson unpack his journey from Jim Crow Birmingham to Broadway glory, and why his revolutionary moves still shape dance today.
Maureen Footer in Conversation with Margo Jefferson: Feel the Floor
Carnegie Hill
Literature TalkLiterature TalkStep into the story of Buddy Bradley, the jazz choreographer who taught Eleanor Powell and Adele Astaire but was erased from history by racism. Author Maureen Footer and Pulitzer winner Margo Jefferson unpack his journey from Jim Crow Birmingham to Broadway glory, and why his revolutionary moves still shape dance today.
Make it an outing
Add nearby spots before or after your event