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If Cities Could Dance
Chicago Footwork: A Lightning-Fast Dance of Resistance
Season 2
Episode 2
Chicago footwork serves as the backbone of street dance battles, but it's more than just rapid moves—it’s a way to express an alternative to violence and other effects of poverty. Get to know a handful of Chicago's brightest footwork dancers, who challenge the city’s legacy of segregation.
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