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Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 8:00 AM
to Saturday, April 13, 2024 - 11:00 PM
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Presented by Better Family Life
BLACK DANCE USA is an annual 3 day festival in celebration of movement and music of Afrika and the Afrikan diaspora!
All classes will be held (in- person) April 11, 12, & 13th 2024
Better Family Life Cultural, Educational and Business Center
5415 Page Blvd (Malik and DeBorah Ahmed Way)
St. Louis, MO 63112
Our professional dance instructors will host workshops for ALL AGES!
These dynamic workshops will not only teach incredible dance moves but also detail the significance of the history behind each dance tradition. Giving reverence to and cultural connection for the stories behind the movement and why we celebrate!
Our BLACK DANCE USA 2024 Festival World renowned Professional Dance Instructors are:
>HIP HOP- Anthony "Redd" Williams
>AFRIKAN CARIBBEAN- Danny Diallo Hinds
>TRADITIONAL WEST AFRIKAN- Imania Detry
>SALSA & BACHATA- Carmen Guynn
>AFRO-FUSION, AFRO- DANCEHALL, & SINDERLLA- Stacy Letrice
>DUNHAM TECHNIQUE- Heather Beal
>DJEMBE ORCHESTRA- Idris Daniel
Our multi-national professional team of instructors are world class! Highly decorated, recognized and celebrated, these incredible instructors are top tier in the professional dance realm . With decades of experience and long lists of accolades and accomplishments, BLACK DANCE USA hosts one of the only events where you can experience the opportunity to learn from some of the best in the world!
SATURDAY, April 13th our festival will conclude with an all encompassing concert performance featuring:
Ayodele Drum & Dance
Heather Beal
Judy Best Talent Center
Kuumba Youth Performance Ensemble
Spirit of Angela African Dance Company
Zulu Connection Stilt dancers
7-11PM
$20 ADM
The concert will be held at COCA (Center for Creative Arts)
6880 Washington Ave, University City M 63130
This is a National Dance Conference
for more information visit:
www.betterfamilylife.org
314-376-3440, ext 103 or 152
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Email us at:
[email protected]
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