About This Event

A dance concert honoring the retirement of Malaika Guthrie featuring Contemporary and African dance presented by AE Dance Co Alumni and the Beck Cultural Exchange Center. For 28 years Malaika Guthrie has been a staple in the Knoxville community teaching Dance and African culture. She has taught at Austin East High School, Vine Middle Magnet School, and served as the artistic director of Kuumba Watoto Children\'s Dance Ensemble for many years. This performance is a tribute to her legacy including African Dance & Drum, Contemporary, Hip-hop, and spiritual dance. Additional proceeds will be donated to Austin-East High School.