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Appalachian State University

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Location

Boone, North Carolina

Medium

Dance

Project Title

Eddie Swimmer

Year of Award

2024

Grant or Fellowship

Express Grants

Grant Amount

$1,500

On Tuesday April 23, 2024, produced by Black and Global Roots Concerts, the Eddie Swimmer Group will perform an educational event open to others in refurbished Sanford Hall, Locust St, Appalachian State University, Boone NC. His drummer will play for Cherokee Eddie Swimmer, who received the title of World Champion Hoop dancer. Eddie is an excellent teacher and storyteller. He has captivated audiences worldwide while touring internationally in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.