UDPL Adult Discovery & Learning

An energetic, evocative journey through the history of disco from its roots in 1940s Paris and the clubs of Europe and the United States through its 21st-century revival and lasting global influence. Along the way, enjoy music, videos, and images that bring the era to life, highlighting the fashion, iconic dance styles, and cultural climate that defined the disco age.

Presenter: Mike Kaufman is a Temple University graduate in Radio-TV-Film with a lifelong passion for music and dance trends. He worked as a mobile disc jockey in the Delaware Valley, on WKTK-FM in Catonsville, MD, and programmed music for Maryland’s Dimples Disco. His background in club and radio music informs his enduring interest in disco and dance culture.