The Secrets of Slave Songs online viewing

The Secrets of Slave Songs (2014)

This MN Sage Award-nominated piece examines slavery and its legacy
via the lens of Negro spirituals as code songs. 
The dance pieces use spirituals and music of the African-American Diaspora
to explore slavery and its vestiges.

 In honor of Black History Month and in celebration of Threads Dance Project's 15th Anniversary,
stream Karen L. Charles' The Secrets of Slave Songs at your convenience.
Watch the piece on demand through February 28, 2026.

After completing registration, look for an acknowledgment email with a link to watch the piece.
We ask that you not share this link. The Secrets of Slave Songs is ~1 hour, 10 minutes in length. 

Enjoy this riveting piece of dance art at your convenience.