Afoutayi Haitian Cultural Festival

October 7-14, 2018

A week's worth of fun experiencing Haitian arts, food and culture featuring local and guest artists
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F, 10/5

Welcome Party and
Artist Meet & Greet

6-8pm Festival welcome party and meet & greet with visiting artists and festival performers, $10-15 suggested donation

Snacks, drinks and festival raffle

Last chance to get show tickets at early bird rate, cash or check only

Alliance Francaise Mpls/St Paul, Minneapolis

Info and registration

Su, 10/7

Community Gathering

10:30am-12:30pm Soccer game: Haiti vs the World FREE, participants gain free entry into carnival

Soccer registration

12-5:30pm Carnival with entertainment, activities, exhibits, games, and food vendors, $5 entry, free for ages 5 and under

Kenwood Community Center, Minneapolis

Info and entertainment schedule

M, 10/8

Haitian Vodou Blessing Ceremony & Haitian Dance Workshop

5:30-7:30pm Blessing ceremony FREE

7:30-9:00pm Haitian dance class, $16 online through 9/30, $22 at the door

Cowles Center for the Arts, Minneapolis

Info and tickets

Tu, 10/9

Folk Dance & Drum Workshops

5:00-9:00pm Folk dance and drum classes for various levels

$11+tax&convenience fee each through 9/30
$17+tax each at the door

Cowles Center for the Arts, Minneapolis

Workshop registration

W, 10/10

Folk Dance & Drum Workshops

5:00-9:00pm Folk dance classes for various levels for all ages

$11+tax&convenience fee each through 9/30
$17+tax each at the door

Cowles Center for the Arts, Minneapolis

Workshop registration

Th, 10/11

Folk Dance & Drum Workshops

5:00-9:00pm Folk dance classes for various levels

$11+tax&convenience fee each through 9/30
$17+tax each at the door

Cowles Center for the Arts, Minneapolis

Workshop registration

F, 10/12

Music Concert

7:00pm Haitian percussionists, opera-trained vocalist and two famous Caribbean and African bands perform live. Haitian dinner available. $20+

Ukrainian Event Center, Minneapolis

Info and tickets

Sa, 10/13

Dance Show

7:00pm Infectious two-act theatrical dance performance with live singing and music. Haitian dinner available. $20+

Ukrainian Event Center, Minneapolis

Info and tickets

Su, 10/14

Dance Show Matinee

1:00pm Infectious two-act theatrical dance performance with live singing and music. Haitian lunch available. $20+

Ukrainian Event Center, Minneapolis

Info and tickets

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BLESSING CEREMONY

Oct. 8 5:30-7pm

Florencia Pierre &

Jacques Goldwin

Studio I 

HAITIAN DANCE

Oct. 8 7:30-9pm

Djenane Saint Juste & Walter Jacques,

Afoutayi

Studio I

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HAITIAN DANCE

Oct. 9 5-6pm

Florencia Pierre, Afoutayi

Studio I

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STEP-STROLL

Oct. 9 5-6pm

Julian Hines Jahneral

Studio II

CONTEMPORARY DANCE

Oct. 9 6-7pm

Leslie Parker
Studio I

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MEHDI KENNAR AFRO DANCE

Oct. 9 6-7pm

Mehdi Kennar

Studio II

DANCE AFROBEATS

Oct. 9 7-8pm

Korma Aguh-Stuckmayer

Studio I

BRAZILIAN ZOUK

Oct. 9 7-8pm

Leo Paixão
Studio II

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AFRO-FUSION MOVEMENT

Oct. 9 8-9pm

Patricia Brown

Studio I

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BREAK DANCE

Oct. 9 8-9pm

Lue "Bboy Finisher" Thao
Studio II

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SOCIAL CUBAN DANCE

Oct. 10 5-6pm

Yeniel “Chini” Perez Domenech

Studio III

DIASPORIC DANCE

Oct. 10 5-6pm

Melissa Clark
Studio II

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AFRO CARIBBEAN DANCE

Oct. 10 6-7pm

Alanna Morris-Van Tassel
Studio III

HAITIAN DRUM

Oct. 10 6-7pm

Jean-Mary Brignol

Studio II

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TRADITIONAL CUBAN DANCE

Oct. 10 7-8pm

Yeniel “Chini” Perez Domenech
Studio III

WEST AFRICAN DANCE "GHANA"

Oct. 10 7-8pm

Christian Adeti
Studio II

WEST AFRICAN DANCE WORKOUT

Oct. 10 8-9pm

Whitney McClusky
Studio III

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HAITIAN DANCE

Oct. 10 8-9pm

Jimmy Diligent
Studio II

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HAITIAN DRUM

Oct. 11 5-6pm

Jeff Pierre,
Afoutayi

Studio I

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WEST AFRICAN DANCE “GUINEA"

Oct. 11 5-6pm

Sana Bangoura
Studio II

HAITIAN DANCE

Oct. 11 6-7pm

Djenane Saint Juste, Afoutayi
Studio I

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WEST AFRICAN DRUM "GHANA"

Oct. 11 6-7pm

Christian Adeti
Studio II

AFRO/CARIB FUSION FIT!

Oct. 11 7-8pm

Valerie “Val” Fleurentin
Studio I

BRAZILIAN SAMBA

Oct. 11 7-8pm

Leo Paixão
Studio II

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WEST AFRICAN DRUM & DANCE

Oct. 11 8-9pm

Kenna Cottman/ Voice of Culture

Studio I

WEST AFRICAN DRUM "GUINEA"

Oct. 11 8-9pm

Fode Bangoura Duniya Drum & Dance
Studio II

2018 Dance & Drum Workshop Schedule

Cowles Center for the Arts
528 Hennepin Ave. #200 Target Center Studio, Minneapolis MN 55403

$17 for 60-minute classes, $22 for 90-minute 7:30 Monday Haitian dance class

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Tu, 10/9

M, 10/8

Th, 10/11

W, 10/10

Haitian dinner & lunch for sale

at the Oct. 12, 13 and 14 shows

 
 
 
 
Workshop notes and policies:

  • You do not need any experience in traditional dance to attend the dance workshop or any drumming experience to learn to play the drums. All you need is an open mind and willingness. Our teachers will use a very positive and supportive approach to help you learn in whatever way best suits you.

  • Most of the dance classes are done barefoot, but if a class requires shoes please bring special dance shoes (no street shoes are allowed in the studios).

  • Please bring your own drum for drumming class. A few will be available to rent on a first come, first serve base.

  • Class size is limited and advanced registration is recommended

  • Refunds available up to 7 days before event

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