The African Diaspora: Sacred Dances and Drums

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Registration for this event will close on February 24, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
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[All Ages]

An educational and participatory Dance Workshop for children, young adults and adults. Participants will learn about dances and the timeless costume/dress worn for performing cultural dances.

Omonike Akinyemi, Dancer/Choreographer/Filmmaker will show excerpts from her Afro-Cuban dance film project and teach African and Afro-Cuban Dance.

Master Drummers Howard Underwood and John Dickson will gather for a drum circle with workshop participants.

In partnership with ArtPartners/Tsehaya & Company, a community-based professional dance training program located in Albany's West Hill neighborhood.


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