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Take a journey with us through West African culture as we explore the vivacious rhythms, high energy movement, and jewels of knowledge from various countries such as Nigeria, Guinea, and Burkina Faso. Sing to traditional African rhythms and tracks, learn oral and movement principles of Traditional and Contemporary African dance. The class will flow with an engaging body awareness warm-up, enriching movement vocabulary, some music exploration, and a jam session. We invite families and caretakers to participate in the fun!

Dani Criss is a multidisciplinary artist, artistic educator and community organizer hailing from Durham, NC and is now based in Brooklyn, NY. She is passionate about the advancement of people of African descent and is driven by her roots and studies of the African Diaspora. Her use of the arts as an educational tool provides a foundational appreciation, acceptance and historical context for African Diasporic cultures. Dani has trained and performed with numerous artists, companies and festivals including The American Dance Festival, The Honorable Baba Chuck Davis and the African American Dance Ensemble, Urban Bush Women’s Summer Leadership Institute, The People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond, Otesha Cultural Arts Ensemble, Asè Dance Theatre Collective, Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy and others. Choreographic works have been shared in various ensembles, theaters, schools and festivals around the country. Check out www.danicriss.com for more information.