African Dance Workshop

First Friday

Join a fun high-energy workshop on traditional African dance! Dance instructor Kposivi Clark and drummer Baba Olabisi will lead participants through a warm-up and then share community dances Funga [Welcome dance] and Mandiani [Celebration dance] … so dress comfortably…AseGlenda “Kposivi” Clark and Baba Olabisi are members of the African Descendants Society of Gary, Indiana, a group formed in the ’80s with a mission to provide insight into African and African American culture through storytelling, rhythm, and dance. Members have provided workshops, presentations, and performances for civic/social organizations, educational institutions, and the public. Kposivi developed a dance curriculum to enhance the learning experience for Lighthouse Academy K-8 for 4 years and has performed in Guatemala and Benin, West Africa. Baba and Kposivi presented a show for local cable TV entitled “Spirit Moves” showing Afrocentric moves for exercise.

$5 at the door.

 

“African Dance Workshop” is part of our Workshops series.

Upcoming events

September

8th
Free Community Yoga Sundays at 10am

January

1st
Stretch and Mobility Fitness Class Tuesdays in January, 6:30 pm
22nd
Open Studio Figure Drawing Wednesday, Jan 22, 7 pm - 9pm
24th
Kay’s Kabaret An evening of songs and laughs!
25th
Monotype Printmaking Workshop Saturday, Jan 25, 10 am - 1 pm

February

7th
For the Good Works by Aonna Jones
9th
Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf Miller Garden Club Hygge Film Fest
13th
Greg Bueltmann: The Look of Love Thursday, February 13, 7pm

March

21st
Mindlarking Works in Assemblage and Collage

May

2nd
The Area Artists Association (A3) 45th Anniversary Exhibition
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