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Like Watching Music: Fred Astaire and Lil Buck, virtuosi of the everyday

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Date & Time

Thu, 18 Jun 2026

17:30

Venue

Jacqueline du Pre Music Building

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About this event

Explore the intersection of dance and music in this innovative performance featuring Fred Astaire and Lil Buck.

Why you should come

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• Discover unique connections between dance and music from Kathleen Riley

• Engage in a Q&A about the Astaires' impact on modern performance

• Experience an informal reception to discuss insights with peers

Event Highlights

  • Exploration of the artistic synergies between Fred Astaire and Lil Buck
  • Free entry with a Q&A session and informal reception
  • Insightful discussion led by a noted biographer

Speaker

Kathleen Riley

Classics scholar, writer, and biographer of the Astaires

Programme

17:30-18:30

Discussion with Kathleen Riley

18:30-19:00

Q&A Session

19:00-20:00

Informal Reception

Organized by: St Hilda's College

Contact: events@st-hildas.ox.ac.uk

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