Amid a summer hallmarked by Michael Jackson’s biopic and Madonna’s triumphant return, a looming thought emerges: Where is Janet Jackson?

Janet’s absence from the music industry is palpable, even as her profound influence remains omnipresent. Her precise performance style, distinctive visual language, and sonic innovation continues to reverberate across several generations of pop stars, from Britney Spears and Tinashe to K-pop groups and beyond.

Dance to Disappear: Janet Jackson Live will feature a screening of selected Janet Jackson performances, including Janet Jackson Live in Hawaii, followed by a conversation with curator Hugo Cervantes and writer and poet Harmony Holiday. Together, they will consider Jackson’s enduring influence and ask what her work makes visible about performance, sexuality, childstardom, and celebrity.