Join the African American History Research Center and Rice University's Center for Engaged Research and Collaborative Learning (CERCL) for a captivating performance with Scholar-in-Residence Jasmine Hearn. Jasmine will also be in conversation with Dr. Lisa Calvente, Assistant Professor University of North Carolina.

The conversation begins at 2 PM, followed by the performance at 3 PM.

Why attend?

• Witness a dynamic presentation of Memory Fleet: Four Patch Jazz, a powerful blend of dance, storytelling, and history.

• Discover how jazz movement, improvisation, and everyday gestures are woven together like a quilt, celebrating care, resilience, and community.

• Be inspired by the original works of Houston-based choreographers including Acquenette LeBlanc, Byronné J Hearn, and Harrison Guy.

• Connect with local history through performance, as this piece reflects on a 1921 portrait of the Gregory School’s teaching staff and honors the dances that shaped Houston’s past and present.

Jasmine Hearn is a three-time Bessie Award-winning performer and one of Dance Magazine’s “Top 25 to Watch” (2025). Don’t miss this immersive experience!

Learn more about the Scholar-in-Residence program at cercl.rice.edu/scholar-residence.
Registration is encouraged but not required.