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Summer Stage 2010 A Tribute to Haiti, Tamboula & Julio Jean Haitian American Dance Theater

Created by Quentin Jouberton (See other events)
  • Jun 5, 2010 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm
  • Location: Von King Park, Brooklyn
  • Latest Activity: Aug 21, 2019
TAMBOULA and JULIO JEAN HAITIAN AMERICAN DANCE THEATER present A Tribute to Haiti7:00 pm – Open Yanvalou (Haitian Folkloric Dance) class with Peniel Guerrier of Tamboula8:00 pm – Julio Jean Haitian American Dance Theater8:50 pm – TamboulaHaiti Cultural Exchange is a nonprofit organization established to develop, present and promote the culture of Haiti and its people. The organization seeks to raise awareness of social issues and foster cultural understanding and appreciation through programs in the arts, education and public affairs.Julio Jean Haitian American Dance Theater was created in 2000, and is universally known for its deeply moving and soulful productions. Julio Jean was one of the first Haitian dance artists to bring the spirit of Haiti to a wide audience in the United States. Each production is a breathtaking composite of authentic Haitian rhythms, folklore, symbolism and singing on a canvas of modern American dance. Join this groundbreaking dance company as they premiere a selection from the original dance play, “7.0” by Julio Jean. It is an exuberant journey into the world of mysticism, history, art and culture of Haiti culminating in the tragic event in January 2010: the 7.0 quake. A requiem and inspiration to future generations of Haitians to unite and remember the creative potential and spirituality that lives in Haitian dance.Artist Website: https://sites.google.com/site/jeanjulio/Tamboula is one of the most prestigious dance companies in Haiti and well known throughout the Caribbean and United States for its traditional dance performances and use of drums. Under the artistic direction of Peniel Guerrier, Tamboula performs Afro-Haitian folkloric dance with traditional rhythms, and showcases the unique cultural heritage of this country.Artist Website: http://www.tamboula.com
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