We Speak Dance

Season 1

We Speak Dance is a global series on dance cultures around the world. The show follows creator, former UN Advisor and Alvin Ailey trained dancer Vandana Hart across the world to explore how dance connects people, places, and culture. From Indonesia and Vietnam, to France, Nigeria, and Lebanon, season one of We Speak Dance uncovers how dance is being used as a political weapon. An interconnected web of styles from remote villages, underground groups, and world famous stages reveals how dance joins us together through revolution, sacred ceremonies, and sexuality. Released Jan. 1 2018 on Netflix worldwide.

Where to Watch Season 1

5 Episodes

Lagos
E1
LagosA revolutionary spirit lives on in modern-day Lagos, where Vandana shadows street dancers and meets Femi Kuti, the son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti.
Vietnam
E2
VietnamFrom Michael Jackson's moonwalk to professional pole dancing, evolving attitudes fueled by a booming economy are changing the way Vietnam moves.
Beirut
E3
BeirutDance unites a city of extremes in Lebanon, with stops at a wedding, a refugee camp and a nightclub bustling with belly dancers.
Bali
E4
BaliThe island of Bali delivers a dizzying mix of sacred movement, hip-hop collaborations and ecstatic dance parties drawing people from around the world.
Paris
E5
ParisParisian dance culture includes an eclectic mix of styles, from ballet and burlesque to underground vogue balls and hip-hop battles.