Upcoming Happenings
Salt in the Soil
Salt in the Soil by Shanzell Page at Sidewalk Festival 2025
Location: Eliza Howell Park, Detroit
Date & Time: Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 2:30 PM
Admission: Free
Experience “Salt in the Soil,” an interdisciplinary performance by tap dancer, choreographer, and cultural practitioner Shanzell Page.
Blending tap dance, Black traditional movement, and live music rooted in Detroit’s jazz legacy, this outdoor performance invites audiences into a deeply personal ritual of rhythm, release, and reunion. Featuring longtime collaborators and live musicians, the piece honors ancestry and connection while offering space for transformation and communal joy.
“Salt in the Soil” explores themes of cultural preservation, artistic inheritance, and embodied storytelling. Set in nature at Eliza Howell Park as part of Sidewalk Detroit’s 10th anniversary, this free performance invites the public to witness the healing power of rhythm and the resilience of community.
Tap Class with Shanzell
Take your tap dancing skills to the next level with this Intermediate/Advanced Tap Dance Class in Flint, MI. Join professional tap artist Shanzell Page for a fun, engaging session designed to enhance rhythm, musicality, and technique. Perfect for dancers eager to refine their craft. Register now for this exciting opportunity to learn in a supportive environment. Limited spots available!