KRIYE BODE: 6TH ANNUAL COLLOQUIUM ON HAITIAN DANCE AND DRUM

The Ailey Extension and Peniel Guerrier presents Kriye Bode in "Histoire D'Haiti." This engaging performance incorporates Haitian dance and drum to capture the unique history of Haiti from the early Taino tribes to the start of the Revolution.
Acclaimed choreographer Peniel Guerrier has created a captivating tribute to Haiti's struggle to become the world's first independent black nation. Alongside his student performers, Peniel... will bring to life the emotions, hardships, and spirit of the people who fought for a new beginning.

There will be 2 performances, a 6:30pm show followed by a 9:30pm encore performance. For the first performance, Peniel will be honoring several outstanding artists who have helped shape the Haitian and African dance and cultural movements.

Join us for an exciting day of workshops and performances as we celebrate the rich history of Haiti.

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SATURDAY MAY 21ST 2011
Panel Discussion, Dance Workshops & Performances

Featuring Special Guests
Fritzner Augustin, Master Drummer
Edwidge Danticat, Haitian Author
Djoniba Mouflet, African dance choreographer
Nicole Lumarque, Haitian dance choreographer
Jean Claude Martineau, Haitian Writer and Historian

Workshop Schedule
Saturday May 21st: 10am – 4:30pm
10am - 11am Panel discussion with Jean Claude Martineau
11am - 1pm Haitian dance class with Peniel Guerrier featuring Daniel Brevil on Drums
2pm - 3:30pm African dance class with Titos Sompa
3:30 - 4:30pm Drum circle with Daniel Brevil

Performance Schedule May 21st
6:30pm 1st Performance
9:30pm 2nd Performance

COST
Workshop
$95---workshop
$25---Single Workshop Class
$15---Non-Participant Observation Fee (workshop classes and panel discussion)

Performance admittance:
$30---Performance Ticket
$125---Workshop and Performance fee (package)

Kriye Bode is a term that signifies the call to participate. Kriye Bode calls people to join together to dance, sing, drum and rejoice in the energy of life, as a community. As the artistic founder of Kriye Bode, Peniel Guerrier has dreamt of bringing this Haitian experience to the people of New York. The first Kriye Bode symposium took place in the spring of 2005.

The attendees participate in an interactive and riveting lecture on Haitian folklore followed by African and Haitian dance classes and a drum circle. The dance classes and drum circle give meaning to movements and rhythms discussed in the lecture. The day ends with a performance by Peniel's dance students, which bring the lessons of the workshops to life.
The performance allows the workshop participants to see what the dance looks like in full costume and live drumming.

Kriye Bode has since become an annual spring symposium. Every year the program grows and becomes more enriching than the previous year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_WbJtu0q-g