The Six is a multifaceted experience where six local up-and-coming dance creatives will connect with their audience through movement and conversation. This event provides space for all participants, performers and audience members, to find new connections, be exposed to unique artistries, learn deeply about each others' journeys, and imagine what a community can possibly build together.

THE AGENDA:

‣ 6pm Community Reception - Enjoy company and conversation with performers and other attendees over light food and drinks.

‣ 7PM The Six Showcase - Experience the original works of six distinct talents, a diverse mixture of presentations, genres, and creative processes.

‣ 8PM Hear from The Six - Meet the masterminds behind each work through an exploration of their backgrounds, motivations, creative processes, dreams, concerns, and future plans.

‣ 8:30PM Connect with The Six - Introduce yourself to members of The Six as well as other members of the audience, creating your own connections, and enjoying the company of this community over more food, more drink.

Urbanity X is possible due to the generous support of the Garth Family Foundation.

THE HOST:

Tarikh Campbell is the Executive Director of The CONcept ARTists Dance Company. He has also co-founded dance collectives such as Side Project, Project Nailz, and Weapons of MASS. Throughout his career, Tarikh has performed with many local companies, including The Company at Stiggity East, Pictures In Concrete, Bosstown, Static Noyze, Tribe The Dance Company, ConnXion, and Ridonkulous. He has also presented original works at events such as World of Dance, Elements, Prelude, Noyze, Connect, Open House, L.A.B.S., Reignbow, Revive, The Dance Complex, Green Street Studios, and Onstage Dance. As an industry performer, Tarikh has opened for musical artists Omarion and The Dream, choreographed for Yanina Johnson, Makio Matthews, and Gilbert Vargas, danced for Elae Weekes, J.A.B.S., and Erene Glimenakis, and in the feature film "Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody." As a traveling instructor, he has been on faculty for Masters of Mayhem, Elite Academy of Dance Boot Camp, CommVention, E.S.D.R., Diva Dance Competition, the Harvard Dance Center, Endicott College, and many local studios. Tarikh was also a director and executive producer of the annual CONcentrate On The ARTistry urban arts showcase in Somerville, MA from 2016-2019. To this day, Tarikh continues to create, teach, and grow alongside artists of all kinds.