Programs & Workshops
I design learning and creative experiences for dancers, educators, young people, and communities who want to move in ways that are culturally grounded, liberatory, and deeply human. Below are some of the ways we can work together. All offerings can be customized based on your community, institution, or organization’s needs.
OFFERINGS
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Deep Root Educator Training
Who it’s for: Dance educators, teaching artists, faculty, program leaders
What it is:
A professional development series that introduces the Deep Root Methodology™ and offers practical tools for culturally responsive, liberation-centered teaching in dance and movement spaces. Sessions can include lecture, movement practice, small group reflection, and curriculum support.Format: Half-day, full-day, or multi-session series (virtual or in-person)
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K–12 & Community Workshops
Who it’s for: Schools, youth programs, community centers, intergenerational groups
What it is:
Workshops that blend African Diasporic dance, creative process, and conversation to help participants explore identity, history, and healing through movement. Sessions can be tailored for beginners through advanced movers and aligned with curriculum goals.Format: Single workshops, short residencies, or longer-term projects
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Artist Consulting & Creative Mentorship
Who it’s for: Emerging and mid-career artists, choreographers, and creative leaders
What it is:
One-on-one or small-group mentorship focused on project development, career clarity, grant and festival planning, curriculum design, and strategy for creative sustainability. Together, we build a path that honors both your artistry and your well-being.Format: Single sessions or 3–6 session mentorship packages
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College & University Residencies
Who it’s for: Dance programs, African Diaspora studies, performance studies, education departments
What it is:
Residencies and guest artist engagements that may include technique classes (African Diasporic forms, Jazz/Lyrical, Contemporary), choreography commissions, lectures on dance and culture, and Deep Root-infused creative process labs.Format: Single visit, multi-day residencies, or semester-long collaborations
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Speaking, Panels & Keynotes
Who it’s for: Conferences, symposia, festivals, community events
What it is:
Talks and facilitated conversations on topics such as African Diasporic dance, culturally responsive, liberatory pedagogy, Deep Root Methodology™, ancestral memory, and being a “good ancestor” in and through the arts.
Don’t See What You Need?
If you don’t see exactly what you’re looking for, I’m happy to co-design something with you.