Celebrate Mantua on iheartradio

Movement is more than dance—it's history, culture, resilience, and community. On this episode of Insight, we welcome Iquail Shaheed, Executive Artistic Director of DANCE IQUAIL!, to discuss the upcoming Celebrate Mantua Festival and this year's inspiring theme, "250 Black Moves." Iquail shares how the festival grew from the 2020 Art Thrives from Black Lives rally into one of West Philadelphia's signature community celebrations. We also discuss how dance, wellness, education, and the arts can foster belonging, inspire young people, and preserve the rich legacy of Black movement and activism.

Plus, hear about the exciting vision for the new Mantua Enterprise for Community, Culture, and Artistry: