Haitian
Dance has been an expression of traditional African
way of life since African peoples were taken from various nations,
enslaved and brought to the
Caribbean Island Ayiti, during the colonial period. To this day,
Haitian people remain true to their roots in the Dahomey region
and Congo where many of their ancestors originated practicing rituals
and cultural traditions through dance, music, religion and everyday
life.
Afro-Haitian dance has greatly influenced the world
of modern dance since Katherine Dunham traveled to Haiti to research
traditional dance an the country's rich culture in the 1940's.
Under the artistic direction
of Peniel Guerrier, this acclaimed Haiti-based dance
company presents Haitian folkloric dance, traditional rhythms, culture,
and heritage worldwide.
Peniel Guerrer &
Tamboula D"Haiti are available for concerts,
lecture demonstrations, workshops and residencies for audiences
of all ages. Peniel is also available for private dance, drum &
song classes. (promotional video is
available, see home page
for contact info)
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