Yemanya - Performer
Yemanya’s
multi-ethnic dances cover a kaleidoscope of cultures that range from
native American, Afro/Haitian, Congolese, Yoruba, and include authentic
costuming and musical instruments. She performs with authentic African
drummers and dancers and musical groups throughout the area. The
history of African American culture is told through storytelling, dance
and song. The traditional costuming and choreography are passed down
from her grandmothers and great aunts who taught her the crafts, dance,
songs and language of their African roots.
Yemanya is available for
private bookings, parks & recreational departments, school and
community service programs. Her programs are varied and can be
customized to suit your needs.
They include:
• Musical Dance Performances
• Choreography & Costuming
• Storytelling & History
As a dancer and choreographer, Yemanya has instructed children's programs at:
- Sacramento State - City of Galt
- San Joaquin College
- Consumnes River College
- San Jose and Delta Colleges
- All over the Sacramento area
FAME
teacher in Newark, CA in the mid 80's, Yemanya continues to teach
children and young people history, dance, and enrichment. Her Mommy and
Me dance/exercise programs has been taught in Parks and Recs
departments all over the SF Bay Area including San Jose, Cupertino,
Campbell, Palo Alto, Los Gatos and Berkeley.
Yemanya continues to teach children - seniors classes in dance and exercise in Northern California, call for more information.