Traditional Haitian Dance w/ Maxine Montilus - Nago pt. 1 || TLC Virtual Village | CCCADI

Get ready for traditional Haitian dance with Maxine Montilus! In this series, students will learn dances from the Haitian Folkloric tradition as well as learn steps from the dances of Ibo, Nago, Yanvalou and Kongo. You will also be provided with information on the historical and cultural background of the dances shown in the videos. Come, move and groove & learn about this gem of African Diaspora movement.

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Teaching Living Cultures (TLC) is CCCADI’s flagship PreK-12 arts education program that immerses students, and their educators in the music, dance, theater, visual arts, and the moving image of the African Diaspora. TLC has been successful in reaching over 4,800 students, and 140 teachers in NYC each year by developing performance, language, visual, and/or digital media skills and contextualizing the students’ classroom experience into a broader history that incorporates vibrant cultures reflective of our diverse global community. During the Covid-19 crisis, we continue our commitment to enriching the lives of our students and families.

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