Deep Dive: Raising the Roof—Poetry Jam Session
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The Poetry Jam Session brings together some of the nation’s leading young poets for a spirited 80-minutes of cross-disciplinary performance, collaboration, and discussion. Lyrical and musical acrobatics will introduce ideas and issues central to this year’s arts track, bringing poetic life to the intersection of art and justice. This session is led by dancer turned director Damian Woetzel.
Speakers
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Damian WoetzelDirector, Arts Program, The Aspen Institute; Artistic Director, Vail I... -
Jada Imani CarterPeer Mentor, Creative Young Leaders Alliance, The Aspen Institute; Fou... -
Gopal RamanStudent Poet, Creative Young Leaders Alliance, The Aspen Institute -
Camila SanmiguelStudent Poet, Creative Young Leaders Alliance, The Aspen Institute -
Juliet LubwamaStudent Poet, Creative Young Leaders Alliance, The Aspen Institute -
Ben LeeStudent Poet, Creative Young Leaders Alliance, The Aspen Institute -
Kinsale HuestonStudent Poet, Creative Young Leaders Alliance, The Aspen Institute -
Annie CastilloStudent Poet, Creative Young Leaders Alliance, The Aspen Institute -
Allan MongaStudent Poet, Creative Young Leaders Alliance, The Aspen Institute
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