Germaul Barnes (he/his/they) and j. sit down to discuss not only how cultivating joy has become intertwined with their careers, but also how joy is essential in resistance. They reflect on how their ancestors held on to joy even in the face of enslavement, exploring what we can learn from that legacy and how we can use joy as a means of caring for our bodies while engaging in any form of resistance within the empire. At the heart of this conversation, Germaul and j. challenge you to ask yourself: what does joy mean to you?

(Recorded: May 26, 2024)

Germaul Barnes is a multi-faceted and acclaimed artist with an international presence, whose choreography has graced stages around the world. He has danced with companies such as Group Motion Dance Company and Tolada Dance Company in Berlin, Germany, and has been mentored by luminaries like Katherine Dunham and Eleo Pomare. Currently, he serves as a répétiteur for the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company and is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of dancers as an instructor at the Alabama School of Fine Arts.

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Edited By: Jon Reyes