A dance experience designed to uplift, inspire and inform!
Learn about Haitian folkloric dance and a little about Haitian culture with dancer and educator Portsha Jefferson! Come ready to dance and enjoy! Ages 5 and up.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library
About Portsha Jefferson: Portsha Jefferson is a professional dancer and choreographer trained in Ballet, Modern, Jazz and African derived styles, who specializes in Haitian Folkloric Dance. She began her formal training at the age of six at the Marsha Woody Dance Academy in Beaumont, Texas, and was a principal dancer and vocalist with Group Petit La Croix (1996-2003) under the leadership of veteran dancer and educator Blanche Brown. Ms. Jefferson is the founder and artistic director of Rara Tou Limen (RTL), an arts organization that presents Haitian music, dance & culture through classes, workshops, and performances. A passionate believer in education and youth development, she has worked for multiple youth organizations and has taught creative movement and Haitian Folkloric dance in schools, universities, community centers and dance studios for several years.
AGE GROUP: | Teens | Preteens | Families | Elementary |
EVENT TYPE: | Movies, Music & Performance | Cultural & Heritage | Creative |
