Beltline After Dark’s Amplified Body: A Rhythmic Journey Through Hip-Hop

Sometimes on a summer night in Atlanta, you can hear the cicadas’ chorus, their rhythmic hum emerging after years of silence. The cicada’s lifecycle tells a powerful story of renewal and transformation, and this September, it inspires a unique artistic performance.

On Saturday, September 28, join us at Westside Park from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for Amplified Body, an event as part of the Beltline After Dark series. This free, family-friendly performance blends dance, sculpture, fashion, and soundscapes to celebrate the cicada’s journey and its connection to the world of hip-hop.

Just like the cicada, the first sounds of hip-hop were often dismissed as strange noise. But beneath the surface, this new music had the power to touch people's hearts and minds. The cicada's synchronized movements also echo hip-hop's essence: different elements coming together as "One Body, One Sound" to create a powerful rhythm.

At the heart of Amplified Body is PhaeMonae, a skilled movement, wardrobe, and sound engineer. Collaborating with Magdalena O'Connor, Lamia Dingle, and Cailan Orn, PhaeMonae leads a dynamic team that draws on expertise in choreography, sound, wearable art, and fabrication to bring their bold ideas to life.

Join us for this magical event under the stars.

When: Saturday, September 28 from 6:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m.

Where: Westside Park, Entrance I (1660 Johnson St NW)

What to bring: your loved ones, chair or picnic blanket, and comfortable shoes to follow the performers

Learn more at: https://beltline.org/art/events/beltline-after-dark/

The 2023-24 Atlanta Beltline Art exhibition is sponsored by Delta Air Lines and Norfolk Southern at the Gold level; Jamestown – Ponce City Market and Northside Hospital at the Silver level; and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Kaiser Permanente at the Bronze level. This program is supported in part by the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs.

This program is supported in part by the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. Major funding for this organization is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. This program is supported in part by Georgia Council for the Arts through the appropriations of the Georgia General Assembly. Georgia Council for the Arts also receives support from its partner agency – the National Endowment for the Arts. This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. To find out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities, visit www.arts.gov.