06/17/2026
đź’™ HONORING OUR HISTORY, HONORING OUR ANCESTORS đź’™
As we celebrate Juneteenth, we also take time to remember the generations of African ancestors whose labor, resilience, creativity, and sacrifice helped shape the world we live in today.
One powerful symbol of that history is indigo. Enslaved Africans worked tirelessly on indigo plantations throughout the Americas, often under brutal conditions. Yet despite unimaginable hardships, they carried forward traditions, knowledge, culture, and strength that continue to influence us today.
At Dancing with D, we believe it is important to learn our history, honor those who came before us, and ensure their stories are never forgotten. Remembering our ancestors is not just about looking back—it is about understanding the foundation they built and celebrating the resilience that lives within our communities today.
•Friday, June 19
•1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
•Dancing with D Dance Studio
Stop by and dip your fingertips in indigo dye as a symbolic act of remembrance and reflection in honor of those who worked on indigo plantations and the generations whose sacrifices paved the way for us.
✨ Free of charge
✨ Studio donations are always appreciated but never required.
Join us as we remember, reflect, and celebrate the strength of our ancestors.