Raw Groove is a multifaceted dance collective that has been performing throughout Colorado since 2021. Formed by University of Colorado Boulder alumni, Taylor Madgett and Constance Harris, Raw Groove aims to shine light on the dynamic and joy-inducing power of dances of the African diaspora. Specializing in a fusion of styles ranging from Afrobeats, House, Hip-Hop, Twerk and Dancehall, Raw Groove not only performs but is committed to providing education and producing events dedicated to building community and uplifting the cultures of the dances they perform. Members of the group have been on faculty at the University of Colorado Boulder and Mi Chantli dance studio of Boulder, are regular contributors to the Raqs Online dance platform, and have been featured frequently as performers for some of Colorado’s most lively dance festivals such as CRAFt, Freeform, and Viva Brazil!, and parties such as Scatta Afrobeats, Love Language and HYPE!
