| Description |
Place |
Date/Time |
| Performance/Demonstrations: 2008 Fallout Art Fest-Creativity, Community, Diversity |
Minneapolis, MN |
July 19th 2008 5:30-5:45PM Performance
6:00PM Demonstration |
| Performance: Djembe' to Krumpin'---African and Hip hop dance performance with live drumming and music for the whole family! |
Brookdale Library
Hennepin County Library |
July 16th, 2008 2:30-3:30pm |
| Workshop: Djembe' to Krumpin'---African and Hip hop dance instruction with live drumming for the whole family! |
New Hope Library
New Hope, MN. |
June 30th 2008 7-8PM |
| Performance: 2008 Juneteenth Celebration on the Harriet Tubman "Hip Hop" Stage---UDD Hip Hop dancers |
Theodore Wirth Park,
Minneapolis |
June 21st 2008
12:45-12:55PM |
| Performance: 2008 World Refugee Day---UDD will perform a traditional West African dance with live drumming---including audience participation and dance demonstrations |
Minnehaha Park
Minneapolis, MN.
http://www.tcworldrefugeeday.org/index.php?pr=Program (See pics of UDD performance last year) |
June 20th 2008 4:30-5:00PM |
| Performance: Presented by Minneapolis Kids--UDD Breakers, Poppers, and Hip Hop dancers |
Washburn High School
Minneapolis, MN. |
June 20th 2008
2:35-3:00PM |
| Worskshop: 4-H Leaders Program--Instruction in Hip Hop and West African dance connection |
Camp Sallie
Stacey, MN. |
June 19th 2008
8:00-9:00PM |
| Ramsey County Library-Anna @ Your Library Program: Hip Hop dance Instruction |
Ramsey County Library
Maplewood, MN.
http://www.rclreads.org |
June 19th and 26th 2008 4:30-5:30PM |
| Performance: WNBA Minnesota Lynx Game Half-time Hip Hop dance routine--Lead choreography by Joshua Stevens, Co choreography by Demetria Hutchinson---performed by Edna, Joshua, Demetria, La' Erica, Calvin, and Nicole. B-boying by Jake, Xio, Ken, and Johnathan. |
Target Center
Minneapolis, MN. |
May 31st 2008 6PM |
DANCE CLASS PARTY AND AUDITIONS!!!
DONT MISS THE CHANCE TO SEE WHAT THE STUDENTS OF UDD HAVE ACCOMPLISHED. EACH CLASS WILL PERFORM A PIECE THAT THEY'VE BEEN WORKING ON IN CLASS. UDD COMPANY MEMBERS WILL ALSO PERFORM TO INSPIRE THOSE STUDENTS THAT WANT TO TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL. AUDITONS TO PERFORM PROFESSIONALLY WITH THE COMPANY WILL BE HELD RIGHT AFTER. BRING THE ENTIRE FAMILY! $5 ADMISSION (INCLUDES REFRESHMENTS). $5 AUDITION FEE. |
HENNEPIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS (1ST FLOOR)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN. 55403 |
MAY 25TH 2007 7PM |
| Performance: UDD's "Enfinity Dance Team" will perform various Hip hop pieces. |
Seward Montessori School
Minneapolis, MN. |
May 23rd 2007 7:30PM |
| Workshop (Minnetonka Girls Scout): Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop--West African and Hip Hop dance instruction with live drumming! |
Scenic Heights Elementary
Minnetonka, MN. |
May 22nd 2006 3:45-4:45PM |
| Performance: Family Nite---African Singing, Dancing,and Drumming featuring opening drumming by Brother Fatawo from Ghana |
Fair Oaks Elementary
Brooklyn Park, MN. |
May 9th 2008 6PM |
| Park Promise After School Dance Program: Hip Hop dance instruction |
Eden Park Apartments
Brooklyn Park, MN. |
May 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, and 20th |
| Production: AFRICAN ROADS, AMERICAN STREETS |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls,
WI. |
April 22nd, 2008 8:00-9:00PM |
| Residency: Hip Hop dance (2 groups-5th/6th graders) |
Seward Montessori School
Minneapolis, MN. |
Thursdays April 17th, 24th, May 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd (2:00-3:30PM). Culminating students performance on Friday May 23rd at 7:30PM featuring UDD company performers. |
| African Nite: Traditional West African drumming/dancing/and singing--Modern Social African dance |
Gustavus Adolphus College
St.Peters, MN. |
April 12th 2008 |
| Residency: Djembe' to Krumpin' Enrichment Cluster (African and Hip hop dance instruction with live drumming) |
Meadow Lake Elementary
New Hope, MN. |
April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, and final culminating students performance on May 6th, 2008 1:30-2:30PM |
| Workshop: Djembe' to Krumpin'---African and hip hop dance instruction with live drumming for the whole family! |
Brooklyn Park Library
Brooklyn Park, MN. |
March 26th 2008 2:30-3:30PM |
| Performance: Minnesota Social Service Association (MSSA) 115th Annual Training Conference and Expo---UDD performing "Salsa Extravaganza"---singing and dancing (featuring choreographers Abiola Lepe (of Diaspora) and Pam Plagge) |
Sheridan Hotel,
Bloomington, MN. |
March 27, 2008 from 12:00 noon-1:00 PM |
| Performance: Connection of West African Dance to Modern American HipHop |
Edgewood Elementary
Brooklyn Park, MN. |
March 13, 2008 6:30-8:00PM |
| Multicultural Dance Residency: variety of dance styles taught (African, Hip Hop/Basic Breaking, and Latin-Salsa/Tango) |
King of Grace Lutheran Middle School,
Golden Valley, MN |
March 10th, 12th,a nd 14th 11:00-3:00PM |
| Performance: African Nite---traditional African dancing/drumming and a Latin dance |
University of Minnesota |
March 10th 2008 7:00-7:30PM |
| Performance: Black History Month/Family Cultural Night---Modern West African social Dance |
Zanewood Community School
Brooklyn Park, MN. |
February 21st, 2008 Evening |
| Performance: Black History Month Celebration---Dance and drum |
Birch Grove Elementary
Brooklyn Park |
February 20th 2:00PM |
| Production: AFRICAN ROADS, AMERICAN STREETS |
Michigan Technological University, MI.
view theater: http://www.rozsa.mtu.edu/ |
February 16th 2008 |
| Performance: for Black History month---Modern West African social Dance and Hip hop performance |
College of St. Scholastica
Duluth, MN. |
Feb.14th 2008 |
| Workshop: Woodbury Girls Scout--Hip hop dance instruction |
Woodbury, MN. |
February 9th 2008 11:00-12:00noon |
| OPEN STUDIO AT UNIVERSAL DANCE DESTINY---UDD is opening up all the classes to everyone who wants to try any of the classes that we offer on the 3rd for FREE!! Don't miss your chance to take classes with some of the best dance instructors/choreographers in the Twin Cities. Just show up! No pre -registration required. |
HENNEPIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS (Studio 5B only this Sunday) Classes will be in it's regular studio 1 the following Sunday. |
FEBRUARY 3RD 10:00-4:00PM (all classes run on an hourly schedule) Classes will go back to it's regular schedule from 1:00-7:00PM on the following Sunday. |
| Performance: Djembe' to Krumpin' |
Wayzata Library
Wayzata, MN. |
January 19th 2008
1:30-2:30PM |
| Workshop: (for Sunday school) - Storytelling and Dance depicting creation, based on African folktales and legends----Lead by Edna Stevens with live percussion accompaniment. |
St. Paul Reformation Church
St. Paul, MN. |
January 6th and 13th 9:15AM-10:15AM |
| Workshop: Djembe' to Krumpin'---African and hip hop dance instruction with live drumming for the whole family |
St. Louis Park Library
St. Louis Park |
January 2nd, 2008
1:00-2:00PM |
| UNIVERSAL DANCE DESTINY 3RD HOLIDAY SHOWCASE.--In it's 3rd year, it has has grown to become a well-known event in the Twin Cities in which many look forward to. Event highlights featureda special surprise professional guest artist from out of town "Mixed Yute"! |
Clara Barton Open School
Minneapolis, MN |
December 19th 6-7:30PM |
| Fund raiser: Liberian Social Event---back-up closing dancers for famous Liberian recording artist, Sundayger Dearboy (Liberian/Ivorian/Congalese style) |
Park Center High School
Brooklyn Center, MN. |
December 15th 2007
6:00-11:00PM |
| Workshop: Girls Scout of Greater Minneapolis--Hip Hop (1-3rd graders) 9am-10:30 am, (4-6th graders) 11am-12:30pm |
St. James Lutheran Church
Crystal, Minnesota |
Dec. 15th 2007 and January 5th 2008 |
| Performance: Cultural Night---West African Coupe/ Decalle Dance to "Carolina" by Awillo and Hip Hop Dance mix |
Gustavus Adolphus College,
St. Peters MN. |
December 6th 2007 5:30PM |
| Performance: International Day---UDD Culture Troupe performing traditional West African song, dance, drumming (and a modern Coupe'/Decale style dance) |
North Hennepin Community College
Brooklyn Park, MN. |
November 15th 2007
12noon-12:30PM |
| Opening Performance: for Sundayger Dearboy...famous Liberian recording artist featuring Edna Stevens and the Minnesota Coupe' Boys |
Robinsdale Middle School auditorium
Robinsdale, MN. |
November 3rd 2007
9PM |
| Residency: Djembe' to Krumpin' Enrichment Cluster (African and Hip hop dance instruction with live drumming) |
Meadow Lake Elementary
New Hope, MN. |
November 1st, 9th, 16th, 28th, December 12th, 19th, January 9th, and final culminating performance on the January 16th |
| Residency: Hip Hop choreography taught to all the uppers in 7th and 8th grade to be performed at ongoing assemblies, school dances, and events (as seen in the movie "Step Up" |
Clara Barton Open School
Minneapolis, MN. |
October 26th, 29th, 31, and November 6th 2007 |
| Performance: African dance and, live drumming, for Diversity Week |
Carlson Company
Minnetonka, MN. |
October 25th 2007
12:30-1:00PM |
| Performance; Rollergirls pre-show---Catch UDD Breakers, Poppers, and Hip Hop dancers performing for the 2nd time at this event---(new company members will be performing also) |
Roy Wilkins Auditorium
St.Paul, MN. |
October 20th 2007
7:00-7:20PM |
| Workshop: Cuningham Group Architectures--traditional and social African dance |
Capri Theater
Minneapolis, MN. |
October 11th 6:00-7:30PM |
| Workshop: Hip hop choreography |
Clara Barton Open School
Minneapolis, MN. |
October 2nd 2007 12:50-1:45PM |
| UDD COMPANY AUDITIONS |
Capri Theater
2027 West Broadway
Minneapolis, MN. |
September 30th 2007
7:30PM |
Workshop: University of St. Thomas
Teaching Hip Hop/Breaking |
St. Paul, MN |
September 29th 2007
10PM-12AM |
| "Afro Music Top Dancer Competition"--Edna Stevens one of the three judges and performance by UDD company memers (Coupe'/Decale, Hip hop, and Breaking) |
Park Center High School
Brooklyn Park, MN, |
September 22nd and 23rd |
| Workshop: African Dance Instruction w/ live drummer |
Minneapolis Public Library
North Regional Location
Minneapolis, MN. |
September 22nd 2007 1:30-2:30 and 3:00-4:00PM |
| Performance: African singing, dancing, live drumming, performers solos, demonstrations, audience teaching and participation and African conga line. |
American Family Insurance
Eden Prairie, MN. |
September 19th 2007
11:45-12:45PM |
| Residency: (14 sessions including a final culminating performance): Hip Hop and African Dance |
YWCA, St. Paul,
MN. |
September 6th, 13th, 20th 27th, October 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, November 1, 15th, 29th, December 6th, 6:15-7:15 PM--- rehearsal and final culminating performance on the December 13th |
| Performance: Back to School Rally---Ivorian and Hip hop dance |
Boom Island Park
Minneapolis, MN. |
August 30th 2007 5:30-5:45PM |
| Performance: Church Event---African song, dance, drumming, and audience participation |
Elliot Park
Minneapolis, MN. |
August 25th, 2007
12:30-1PM |
| Promo: Live Taping for Afrifest Fox 9 News--Ivorian, and Hip Hop dance |
Cedar Culture Center
Minneapolis, MN. |
August 17th 2007 6AM |
| Workshop (3 sessions): Hip Hop--Project Parks program |
Eden Park Community Center,
Brooklyn Park, M |
August 14th 2007 12:45-1:30PM (Advance), 1:45-2:30PM (Intermediate), 2:45-3:30PM (Beginner) |
| Performance: River Cess Association Ball--African song, dance, and drum |
Higher Ground Academy
St. Paul, MN. |
August 10th, 2007 9PM |
| Workshop: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop |
Golden Valley Library
Golden Valley, MN |
August 8th 2007
2:00PM |
| Residency (14 sessions including a final culminating performance): Hip Hop and African Dance |
Emma's Place
St. Paul |
August 6th, 13th, 20th, 24th, 27th, 29th, and rehearsal and final culminating perfromance on on the 30th |
Theater Production: 2007 MINNESOTA FRINGE FESTIVAL: "THE SPIRITUAL BATTLE" presented by Universal Dance Destiny (view promotional postcard on top of page)
"Powerful Martial Arts, Afro Modern, Lyrical, Krumping and Hip Hop movements depict the battle between good and evil as drummers, dancers, singers and performers act out the struggle of the spiritual world that is unseen." |
Southern Theater
Minneapolis, MN. |
August 5th 4:00PM, 6th 8:30PM, 7th 5:30PM, 9th 8:30PM, and, 10th 7PM |
| Performance: Lutheran Social Service--African singing, dancing, live drumming, performers solos, demonstrations, audience teaching and participation and African conga line. |
University of Minnesota
Duluth, MN |
August 1st 2007
2:30PM |
| Workshop: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop |
Penn Lake Library
Bloomington, MN |
July 31st 2007
2:00PM |
| FUND RAISER/DANCE PARTY: TO PROMOTE OUR UPCOMING FRINGE SHOW---UDD 3rd Dance Party will serve as a fund raiser to promote our upcoming Fringe Show "The Spiritual Battle". Items will be on sale! Classes will be auctioned off. Don't miss your chance to meet our amazing cast and see a sneak preview of our show! |
Capri Theater
Minneapolis, MN. |
July 29th 2007 7:30PM |
| Performance: 2007 Carifest |
West Bank
Minneapolis |
July 28th 2007 6:30PM |
| Workshop (1st-4th graders): Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop |
Minnesota Valley YMCA
Apple Valley, MN. |
July 27th 2007 1:00-2:00PM |
| Workshop: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop |
Hopkins Library
Hopkins, MN |
July 25th 2007
2:00PM |
| Rondo Days Drill Team Competition Half Time Performance |
Central High School football field
St. Paul, MN. |
July 21st 7:30-7:45PM |
| Demonstration and Performance: Fall-Out Art Fest |
Minneapolis, MN |
Sunday July 21st 2007
Demo-Stage: 1:30-2PM
Main Stage: 2:30-2:45PM |
| Workshop: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop |
Ridgedale Library
Minnetonka, MN |
July 18th 2007
1:00PM |
| Summer Hip Hop Clinic (5 days--3 groups): Beginning, Intermediate, and Advance groups |
Classical Ballet Academay/ Ballet Arts
St. Paul, MN. |
July 9th-13th 2007 9:30-10:45 Intermediate group, 11:15-12:30 Advanced group, July 10-12 Beginner group |
| Workshop: B-girl Be Teen Dance Class---guest instructor Yoda from Hawaii |
Capri Theater
2027 West Broadway Avenue
Minneapolis |
July 1st 2007
3:45-4:45PM |
| Encore Performance: B-girl Be 2007 "A Celebration of women in Hip Hop"---UDD will perform "Hip Hop Extravaganza" infusing Ballet and Lyrical dance in one of the pieces inspired from the movie "Step Up" along with Krumping and more! |
Intermedia Arts
Minneapolis, MN. |
July 1st 2007
3:30-5:00PM |
| Performance: B-girl Be 2007 "A Celebration of women in Hip Hop"---UDD will perform "Hip Hop Extravaganza" infusing Ballet and Lyrical dance in one of the pieces inspired from the movie "Step Up" along with Krumping and more! |
Intermedia Arts
Minneapolis, MN. |
June 29th 2007
7:00PM and 9:30PM (both shows) |
| Performance: Victims of Torture Organization featuring UDD Company Ensemble---African singing, dancing, and drumming |
Minneapolis Healing Center
Minneapolis, MN |
June 26th 2007
5:00PM |
Performance: Fringe For All Sneak Peek Showcase: The Spiritual Battle
"Powerful Martial Arts, Afro Modern, Lyrical, Krumping and Hip Hop movements depict the battle between good and evil as drummers, dancers, singers and performers act out the struggle of the spiritual world that is unseen." |
The Ritz Theater
Minneapolis, M |
June 25th and 26th 2007 7:30PM |
| Performance: Global Girls Day Girls International Forum-- Ivorian Dance |
Weyerhauser Hall
Macalester College
St.Paul, MN. |
June 23rd 2007
4:00PM |
| Workshop: Global Girls Day Girls International Forum--African and Hip Hop Dance Connection |
Macalester College
St. Paul, MN |
June 22nd 2007
7:30-8:30PM |
| Performance: 2007 World Refugee Day--UDD Hip Hop and Ivorian dance |
Brian Coyle Park
Minneapolis, MN |
June 20th 2007
5:30PM |
| Performance: World Refugee Day--Traditional African dance with well known drummers from the Twin Cities |
Brian Coyle Park
Minneapolis, MN |
June 20th 2007
4:30PM |
| Workshop: African dance w/ live drummer---Bloomington Girl Scout Day Camp (right on the grass in the park)! |
West Bush Lake Park,
Bloomington, MN |
June 18th, 2007 2:00 - 2:45PM |
| Workshop: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop |
Northern Clay Center
Minneapolis, MN. |
June 18th 2007
9:00AM, 10:00AM, 11:00AM |
| 2007 Juneteenth Parade and Performance |
Parade down Penn Avenue
Performance s in Theodore Wirth Park,
Minneapolis, MN. |
June 16th 2007
Parade 10:00AM, Performance on Dred Scott Stage 12:30 PM - Harriette Tubman Stage 2:15PM |
| Performance: West African traditional singing and social dance, Hip Hop/Krumping, and Breaking |
Boston Scientific
St. Paul, MN |
June 15th 2007
2:00PM |
| Performance: A.P.P.E.A.L Asian Pacific Partners for Empowerment and Leadership---African song, dance, and drum performance |
317 Washington Street
St. Paul, MN. |
June 10th 2007 6-6:30PM |
| Promo: Live Taping for WCCO (Channel 4) News for the Minneapolis Mosiac Event----UDD performing traditional dancing and live drumming of West Africa! |
WCCO Station
Minneapolis, MN. |
June 9th 2007 5:30-6PM |
| Performance: Opening Night for the Minneapolis Mosiac---Youth and adult drummers jamming in the street (join the drumming circle) than go over to the main stage and watch UDD Female Dancers (dancing to Ivorian music)! |
Hennepin Avenue downtown
between 7th & 9th Streets |
June 9th 2007 Drumming Jam Circle - 7PM
Ivorian music dance - 8:50-9:10PM |
| Performance: AmeriCorp “VISTA Picnic”---UDD Female Dancers (dancing to Ivorian music)! |
Como Midway Pavilion at Como Zoo
St. Paul, MN. |
June 7th 2007 12:45PM (15-20 minutes) |
| Promo: Live Taping for Kare 11 News for the Minneapolis Mosiac Event----UDD performing traditional dancing and live drumming of West Africa! |
Intermedia Arts
Minneapolis, MN, |
June 6th 2007 5:00-7:00AM |
| Birthday Party Entertainment:--UDD Liberian Female Dancers (dancing to Ivorian music)! |
Plymounth.MN. |
June 2nd 2007 2:00-3:00pm |
| Performance: UDD youth performers "Enfinity Dancers"--choreographed hip hop routines, krumping, freestyling, and ballet/ hip hop fusion--coordinated by Leah Nelson of Nubia |
Northpoint Health and Wellness Center
Minneapolis, MN 55411 |
June 1st 2007 5PM |
| Choreography for---Crossing Over Ceremony "Best of America and Africa" by Edna Stevens Talton for the girls of the "We Win" Program founded by Ms. Titilyo Bediako |
Jordan Park Elementary
Minneapolis, MN. |
May 31st 2007 6:00-8:00M |
| Performance: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop |
Diamond Path Elementary
Apple Valley, MN. |
May 29th 2007 1:30PM, 2:30PM |
| Workshop (2): "West African and Hip Hop Dance Connections" to aid in the audience's understanding, evaluation, and discussion of the Flint Hills International Children's Festival presented by Ordway Theater---lead by Edna Stevens |
Landmark Center, St.Paul
MN. |
May 29th, 2007 9:15AM and 10:30AM |
| Dance Schools Showcase: Nineteenth Annual Minnesota Dance Festival--Students from UDD African, and Hip Hop dance classes will perform! |
Fitzgerald Theater
St. Paul, MN. |
May 20th, 2007 3:30PM |
| Master Class: Hip Hop---Nineteenth Annual Minnesota Dance Festival---lead by Edna Stevens |
Fitzgerald Theater
St. Paul, MN. |
May 20th 2007 12Noon-1:30PM |
| Performance: Nineteenth Annual Minnesota Dance Festival presented by Ballet Minnesota---(festival director, Andrew Rist) Featuring UDD professional company performers! |
Fitzgerald Theater
St. Paul, MN. |
May 18, 2007 10:00AM and May 19th, 2:30PM |
| Performance: "AmeriCorp State Kickoff" Event--UDD Hip hop dancers, Poppers and Breakers |
Ausburg College
Minneapolis, MN. |
May 14th 2007 3:00PM |
| Residency (K1, K2, and 1st graders): Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop |
William Byrne Elementary
Burnsville, MN. |
May 14th (3), 15th (5), 16th (5), 17th (5), 21st (3), 22nd (5), 223rd (5), 24th (4) 2007 8:30-AM, 9:30AM,10:30AM,12:10PM, 1:10PM
Culminating student presentation May 24th at 9:30AM (1st graders) and 12:10PM (K1 and K2) |
| Performance: World of Whittier 2007 Community Event---UDD Hip Hop dancers and Krumpers |
Whittier Park, Minneapolis MN. |
May 12 2007 3:30 PM |
| Performance: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop |
Chelsea Heights Elementary
St. Paul, MN. |
May 3rd, 2007 9:00AM and 10:00AM |
| Residency (4 days): Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop |
Chelsea Heights Elementary
St. Paul, MN. |
May 1st, 2nd, 8th and 9th 2007, 9:00AM, 10:00AM, 1:00PM, 2:00PM |
| Dance Presentation and workshop: African and Hip Hop Dance Connection--Led by Edna Stevens and Joshua Stevens |
Buffalo High School
Buffalo, MN. |
April 23rd, 2007 2:30-4:30PM |
| Showcase: B-Girl Be fund raiser "Moxi Cut-a thon" |
Moxi Hair Salon
Minneapolis, MN. |
April 22nd 2007 slot time 4:00-5:00PM |
| Performance with WAI Company of New Zealand: Cultual fusion of traditional African, Indian Kathak, and Native American Dance! |
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
St.Paul, MN. |
April 21st, 2007 Show time 7:30PM
Check www.ordway.org for ticket price |
| Residency (4 days kindergarden to 6th grade): Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop |
Emmet Williams Elementary
Shoreview, MN. |
April 19th, 24th, 25th, and 26th 9:00AM, 10:00AM, 11:00AM, 12:30PM, 1:30PM 2007 |
| Collaborative Residency with WAI Company from New Zealand (3 days): Choreographers; Edna Stevens Talton (Traditional African Dance), Rita Mustafi (Indian Kathak Dance), Larry Lazzie (Native Pride/Fancy Dancer)---Each choreographer will bring their students to collectively blend their dance styles together to Wai original music |
Orday Theater
St.Paul, MN. |
April 16th, 18th,and 19th 4:30-7:30PM 2007 |
| Performance: Cultural Night---West African Coupe/Decalle Dance and Hip Hop Dance |
Gustavus Adolphus College,
St. Peters MN. |
April 13th, 2007 5:30PM |
| Workshop (2 days): Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop |
Royal Oaks Elementary
Woodbury, MN. |
April 11th and 12th 9:00and10:00AM, 12:30 and 1:30PM |
| Performance: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop |
Royal Oaks Elementary
Woodbury, MN. |
April 10th 2007 8:10AM and 9:10AM |
| Performance: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop |
Columbus Elementary
Forest Lake, MN. |
April 9th 2007 9:30 and 10:30AM |
| Residency (week long 10 hours--same group): Hip Hop |
El Colegio Charter School
Minneapolis, MN. |
March 26th-29th 12:50-3:30 (ends at 3PM on the 27th) Culminating students performance on the 29th at 3-3:30PM |
| Performance: Macy's Department Store African Flower Show- "Gardina Africans"--(1) Universal Dance Destiny Drum, Song, and Dance Ensemble------(2) UDD Female Dancers (dancing to Ivorian music)! |
Macy's Department Store
Downtown Minneapolis |
March 23rd, 29th, 30th and April 5th 2007 11:00AM-1:00PM |
Performance: Minnesota Social Service Association National Conference
African Dance and Drum Ensemble |
Sheridan Hotel
Bloomington, MN. |
March 22nd 2007 12 Noon |
| Workshop: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop |
Edgerton Elementary
Maplewood, MN. |
March 19th 2007 9:50AM |
| Master Class (Hip Hop --lead by James aka "Dizne" and Joshua Stevens aka "Obtuse" / Salsa --lead by Edna Stevens Talton): Boys and Girls Club National Keystone Conference Conference youth members |
Minneapolis Convention Center
Minneapolis, MN. |
March 17th 2007 2 sessions of each 2:30-3:30PMand 3:45-4:45PM |
| Performance: Boys and Girls Club National Keystone Conference---Dance time-line from the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's---see some of the work of Twin Cities hottest choreography by "mom and son" team --Edna and Joshua Stevens. Catch Josh and Jake of the "Optimistic Crew" in the 70's dance and also with the rest of the crew breaking in the 80's piece! |
Minneapolis Convention Center
Minneapolis, MN. |
March 15th 2007 7:00PM |
| B-Girl Be Residency (11 days --7th and 8th graders in the "We Win Program" w/ Titilyo Bediako (sponsored by Intermedia Arts/ B-Girl Be) |
Jordan Park Elementary
Minneapolis, MN. |
March 15th-May 31st 2007 7:30-8:30AM |
| Workshop: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop |
Crest View Elementary
Brooklyn Park, MN. |
March 12th 2007 3:15PM |
Performance: St. Louis Park H.S. Gala
Universal Dance Destiny will open the event with African dance and drumming----then close the event with a Hip hop performance |
St.Louis Park H.S.
St.Louis Park, MN |
February 24th 2007 7:30-9PM |
| Workshop: Girls Scouts African Dance and Drumming |
St. Louis Park Junior High school
St. Louis Park, MN |
February 24th 2007 2:30-3:30PM |
| Workshop: Hip hop |
Hopkins West Junior High School
Minnetonka,MN. 55305 |
February 20th and 28th 2007
1:30-3PM |
| Performance: Black Student Association "Soulstice Event" celebrating Black History month- West African dance and drumming performance |
University of Minnesota, Duluth Campus
Duluth, Minnesota |
February 17th 2007 6PM |
| Performance: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop |
Hillside Elementary school
Cottage Grove, MN. |
February 15th 2007 9AM |
| Performance: "African dance, song, and drumming" Sheridan YMCA Beacons Program "Black History Month Celebration" |
Sheridan Global Arts Magnet YMCA Beacons Division
Northeast Minneapolis |
February 12th 2007 6PM |
| Performance: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop |
Nokomis Montessori Magnet
St. Paul, MN. |
February 12th 2007 9:45AM |
| Performance: Blue Cross and Blue Sheild |
Eagan, MN. |
February 8th 2007 11-30AM-12:30 |
| Performance: Connection of West African Dance to Modern American Hip Hop |
Hopkins Senior High school
Hopkins, MN. |
February 7th 2007 8:15AM |
| B-Girl Be Residency (10 days 7th and 8th grade): Hip hop Dance and History (Intermedia Arts) |
Sheridan Global Arts Magnet
Minneapolis, MN. |
February 5th, 6th, 8th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 26th, 27th and culminating student performance on March 15th 2007 |
| Workshop for Dance Educators: African rooted Hip hop dance |
All-State Dance Education Summit at Peprich Center for Arts Education, Golden Valley, MN. |
February 3rd 2007 2:15-3:30PM |
| Fringe Encore at the Guthrie: AFRICAN ROADS, AMERICAN STREETS RETURN |
GUTHRIE THEATER
https://secure.guthrietheater.org/guthrie/SelectShowL.asp?date=200702 |
February 1st 2007 7:30PM, 3rd at 1PM, 4that 3PM |
| Performance: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop |
Burnsville Senior High School
Burnsville, Mn. 55337 |
February 1st 2007 12:25 and 1:25 |
| Residency: (12 days including final student performance) West African and Hip Hop dance - Connection through movement |
Saint Louis Park High School
St., Louis Park, MN. |
January 30th, February 2nd, 6th, 8th, 9th, 13th, 15th, 16th, 20th, 22, and culminating student performance on the 24th from 6:30-7:30PM. |
| Workshop (2days): African Dance and Drums lead by Edna Stevens Talton and guest drummer |
Guthrie Learning Center (inside the Guthrie Theater)
818 South 2nd Street Minneapolis, MN. 55415----Opened to the public for$15 www.guthrie.org
No Experience Necessary |
January 29th 2007 6:30-8:00PM and
January 30th 2006 10:00-11:30AM |
| Residency (17days/4th graders) culminating student performance at 270 Dances |
Eisenhower Elementary, Hopkins MN. |
January 29th, 31st, February 5th, 6th, 7th, 15th, 26th, 27th, 28th, March 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 12th, 13th, 14th, and culminating student performance at 270 Dances at Hopkins High School on March 19th 2007 6:30PM |
| Performance: International Day |
North Hennepin Community College
Brooklyn Park, MN. |
January 29th 2007 11:45-12 Noon |
| Performance: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop |
Lincoln School Beacon Boys and Girls Club
Minneapolis, MN. |
January 24th 2007 6:15-7:05PM |
| Performance (2): Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop |
Eisenhower Elementary,
Hopkins MN. |
January 22nd 2007 9:15 and 10:15AM |
Residency (Primarily Hip hop with an old school flavor):
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities |
Lincoln School Beacon Boys and Girls Club
Minneapolis, MN. |
January 17th and 31st, February 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, March 7th, 14th (6:15-7:05PM), and culminating student performance March 15th 2007 at the Minneapolis Convention Center 7PM |
| Workshop: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop |
Skyview Elementary, Oakdale, MN. |
January 9th 2007 2:30PM |
| Workshop: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop |
Crest View Elementary
Brooklyn Park, MN. |
January 8th 2007 3:15PM |
| Workshop (4 workshops total): Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop (*YAMN) |
Fair Oaks Elementary Brooklyn Park, MN. |
January 4th 2007 9AM, 10AM, 1:30PM, and 2:20PM |
| Performance: Kwanza Celebration |
Minnesota History Center
St.Paul, MN. |
December 30th 2006 2:30PM |
| Dance Showcase: UNIVERSAL DANCE DESTINY 2ND ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOWCASE----See a diverse showcase of professional and youth artist of different genres from around the Twin Cities. |
Capri Theater |
December 16th 2006 5:30-7PM |
| Workshop (8 workshops total): Girls Scout Hip Hop Dance |
Crystal, MN. |
December 16th 2006 and January 6th 2007 9:30-10:30AM, 10:30-11:30AM, 12-1PM, and 1-2PM |
| Performance: Plymouth Christian Youth Center/ Capri Theater Holiday Gift Sale Event |
Capri Theater, Minneapolis MN. |
December 9th 2006 1PM |
| Residency: (10 weeks 4 6th grade classes) Connection of West African dance to modern American Hip Hop |
Gatewood Elementary
Minnetonka, MN. |
November 29th, 30th, December 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, January 10th and 11th (9:45-12:40PM)----Final culminating performance January 11th, 6:30PM at Eisenhower Community Center, Hopkins MN. |
| Performance: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop |
Gatewood Elementary School,
Minnetonka, MN. |
November 27th 2006 9:45 and 10:45AM |
| Performance: Choreographer's Evening 2006 "Fusion of Cultures" choreographed by Edna Stevens Talton |
Walker Art Center |
November 25th 2006 7 and 9:30PM |
| Performance: Global Market Multicultural Performance (Hip Hop , Latin, Breaking/Popping and Locking and Free-styling) |
South Minneapolis, MN. |
November 18th 2006 5-6:15PM |
| Post- Show Performance for "Atigone" |
Children's Theater, Minneapolis, MN. |
November 17th 2006 9:15PM |
| Workshop (2): Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop (*YAMN) |
Lake Elmo Elementary School
Lake Elmo, MN. |
November 16th 2006
6:30-7:20PM K - through Grade 3
7:30 - 8:20PM Grades 4-6 |
| Workshop: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop (*YAMN) |
Woodland Elementary,
Brooklyn P'ark MN. |
November 15th, 2006 |
| Performance: Rollergirls Pre-show----UDD "Enfinity Dancers" and the "Optimystic Crew" will perform Breaking, Popping, and Free-styling |
Roy Wilkins Auditorium |
November 11th 2006 Doors open 6:30PM Pre-show performance 7PM |
Workshop: Traditional African dance with live drumming--
with students from College of St. Benedict (14 participants) |
Hennepin Center for the Performing Arts
Minneapolis, MN. |
November 3rd 2007
3:30-4:30PM |
| Workshops (all girls): Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop |
Skyview Elementary, Oakdale, MN. |
October 31st 2006 2:40-3:30PM |
| Performance: Global Market Multicultural Performance (African dance, African and Hip Hop drumming, Latin, and Breaking/Popping and Locking) |
South Minneapolis, MN. |
October 28th 2006 5-6:30PM |
| Performance: Youth Community Connection---Enfinity Dancers (Hip Hop) |
St. Paul, MN. |
October 12th 2006 5:45PM |
| Performance: West African and Hip Hop dance - Connection through movement |
Columbia Heights High School,
Columbia Heights, MN. |
October 25th 2006 9:40AM |
| Performance: Liberian Birthday Bash |
Anoka Grand Armory |
October 7th 2006 8PM |
| Workshop for Families (Harambee proram): Intergenerational Hip Hop Dance |
St. Louis Park, MN. |
October 8th 2006 3-5PM |
| Workshop for Families (Harambee proram): Intergenerational Hip Hop Dance |
Duluth, MN. |
October 1st, November 5th 2006 4-6PM |
| Performance: Connection of West African Dance to Modern American Hip Hop: |
Blake Middle School,
Hopkins, MN. |
September 22nd 2006 2PM |
| Residency: (6 mounths-younger group) Harambee Village Hip Hop dance |
Bethany Luthern Church
South Minneapolis |
Start date: September 18th 2006 6-6:50PM & 7-7:50PM |
| Residency: (year long) Liberian Culture, History, Music, Song, Dance and Clothing (*YA of MN) |
Metropolitian Open House Charter School
St. Louis Park, MN |
September 18th 2006 to June 8th 2007 1:30-2:15PM
(Mondays except holidays and breaks) -Culminating Student demonstrations |
| Festival:Twighlight Celebration----culminating performance by students in Edna Stevens Talton's workshops audience welcomed to take part. |
Center for Independent Artist
Minneapolis, MN. |
September 16th 2006 6-9PM |
| Residency: African and Hip Hop Dance Connection |
Center for Independent Artist and El Colegio Charter School minneapolis, MN. |
September 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 4-5:30PM |
| Performance: African Roads, American Streets----revised with half the cast and a few new performers |
Center for Independent Artists
Minneapolis, MN. |
September 10th 2006 7PM |
| Performance: Back to school Rally----Sponsored by Achieve!Minneapolis, Minneapolis Public Schools and Minnesota Minority Education Partnership----Hip Hop Dance |
Boom Island Park, Minneapolis, MN. |
August 30th 2006 5-5:30PM |
| Performance: Twin Cities Celebration of Hip Hop 2006 |
Outside 1st Avenue Nightclub
Minneapolis, MN. |
August 20th 2006 6PM |
| Fringe Encore Performance---Congrats to the cast and crew for being the most popular show at the Southern Theatre during the Fringe! |
Southern Theater, Minneap[olis, MN. |
August 13th 2006 8:30PM |
| UNIVERSAL DANCE DESTINY CLASSES 1 YR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION (division that offers classes) and FRINGE WRAP PARTY----Students, Teachers, Cast, Family, Friends, and invited Guest only! |
Royal Buffet New Hope, MN |
August 13th 2006 Time 6PM |
| Residency: Hip hop Dance with an intro on the influence from West African Culture---culminates into a final performance (*YA of MN) |
Jack Cornelius Boys and Girls Club
South Minneapolis, MN |
August, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 31st from 3-5PM 2006. Final Performance on August 31st at 4:30PM |
| Performance: Connection of West African Dance to Modern American Hip Hop: |
Jack Cornelius Boys and Girls Club,
South Minneapolis |
August 8th 2006 4PM |
| Fox 9 News---taping to promote the Fringe Festival Shows |
Fox 9 News Building, Eden Priarie |
August 5th 2006 8:15 on air |
| 2006 MINNESOTA FRINGE FESTIVAL! UDD will be presenting "AFRICAN ROADS, AMERICAN STREETS"---produced, directed and choreographed by Edna Stevens Talton with collaborative work from top choreographers in the Twin Cities such as: William Atchouelou, Chandara Penn, and youth choreography by Joshua Stevens (www.fringefringefestival.org) |
Southern Theater
1420 Washington Ave. South, Minneapolis |
August 3rd 7PM, 4th 8:30PM, 10th 5:30PM, 11th 4PM, and 12th 8:30PM |
| Workshop: West African and Hip Hop dance: Connection through movement |
Summit Academy,
Minneapolis, MN. |
August 2nd 2006 2-3PM |
| Performance: Twin Cities Carifest 2006---UDD will perform a hardcore Caribbean piece--New York style (Calypso, Reggae/Dancehall) |
West Bank of the Mississippi River (West River Rd.) |
July 29th 2006 Time 4PM |
| Competition: Rice Street Dance Fest---3rd Place winners! |
St. Paul |
July 29th 2006 1:30PM |
| Workshop: MultiCultural Development Center (MCDC) Event honoring successful Liberian business owners-----dance "Liberian Grand March" lead by Edna Stevens |
Brooklyn Center Community Center,
Brooklyn Center, MN. |
July 26th 2006 7:30PM |
| Workshop: Fall Out Art Fest (Hip Hop dance steps demo showing the influence from West African dance) |
South Minneapolis |
July 22nd 2006 4PM |
| Performance/Demonstration:2006 Fall Out Art Fest (Hip Hop and African dance) |
Minneapolis, MN |
July 22nd 2006 2:30PM |
| Rondo Days Parade---UDD youth dancers participated in the televised parade |
St. Paul, MN |
July 25th 2006 10AM |
| UDD Fundraiser Event for our Fringe Show "African Roads, American Streets"----meet most of the cast and see another sneak peek if you missed the "Fringe for All"! |
Capri Theater |
July 7th 2006 5PM |
| B Girl Be Dance Showcase Opening Performance---featuing UDD Female Revolutin Dancers, UDD Breakers "Optimistic Crew", and the Enfinity Dancers |
1st Avenue Nightclub |
July 1st 2006 7PM |
| Performance: B-Girl Be Hip Hop Dance Showcase----featuring UDD Female Revolutin dancers, UDD youth Poppers and special guest by new youth female Popper |
Intermedia Arts |
June 30th 2006 7 & 9PM |
| B Girl Be Kick Off- "Hip Hop Herstory" featuring Roxanne Shante'---Closing performance by UDD's Breakin' instructor and Breakers "Optimistic Crew" and the Enfinity Dancers |
Capri Theater |
June 29th 2006 6PM |
| Summer Hip Hop Clinic (5 days--3 groups): Beginning, Intermediate, and Advance groups |
Classical Ballet Academy/ Ballet Arts |
June 26-30th 2006-9:30AM-10:45PM Intermediate group, 11:15-12:30PM Adavanced group, July 4th-6th Wed. 5:30-6:30PM Beginner group |
| Workshops (3hrs long-same group-age range 7-15): Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop |
Northern Clay Center |
June 22th 2006 9AM |
| Performance: Stone Arch Festival--A promo for B-girl Be |
St. Anthony Main, City Pages Stage |
June 18th 2006 11:30 AM |
| Workshop:Stone Arch Festival--Hip Hop dance demonstrations |
Family Times Art Activities area
Minneapolis, MN. |
June 17th 2006 3-4PM |
| Performance: Stone Arch Festival |
St. Anthony Main, Star Tribune Stage |
June 17th 2006 2-2:45PM |
| 2006 Juneteenth Parade and Performance on the Harriet Tubman Stage |
Theodore Wirth Park,
Minneapolis |
June 17th 2006 Parade: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Performance: 12:10PM |
| Outdoor Workshop: Hip Hop/ Breaking/ Popping/ Locking, for the Flint Hills International Children's Festival---featured UDD's director and youth performers |
"Create and Learn" tent
St. Paul, MN. |
June 3rd 2006 3:30-4:30PM |
| Performance: Spring Art Party |
North Commons Park, Minneapolis |
June 3rd 2006 12:45-1:30PM |
| Performance: Police Week Open House |
The 2nd Precinct, Columbia Heights MN. |
May 20th 2006 12:30 PM |
| Performance: What about us and Asian Media Access---UDD B-boys " Optimistic Crew" along with instructors from UDD classes---Special featured female dancers from the "HDC Crew" |
Capri Theater Minneapolis MN. |
May 18th, 2006 6: 15PM |
| Workshops (4 within 3 days): (Sponsored by Ordway Theater) Explore the evolution from traditional West African dance to contemporary American Hip Hop (as a preparation for students to see the "Children of Uganda" performances at Ordway in June) |
Longfellow Elememtary, Minneapolis MN. |
May 16th 1:25-2:15PM ,18th and 25th 12:20-2:15PM |
| Performance: World of Whittier 2006 Community Event featuing the Enfinity Dancers youth group (Choreograpy also by Edna Stevens Talton for Whittier Community Ed after school Latin and Hip Hop dance classes---including choreography for Arizona Bridge Project girls) |
Whittier Park, Minneapolis MN. |
May 13th 2:30PM |
| Cultural Night---West African Dance and Drumming |
Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peters MN. |
May 12th 2006 4:20PM |
| Workshops (2): West African Dance and Drumming (with special guest artist, Christian Adeti) in connection to Modern day Hip Hop moves |
Turtle Lake, WI. |
May 9th 2006 1PM and 2PM |
| Connection of West African Dance to Modern American Hip Hop: |
Turtle Lake Jr/ Sr High School, Turtle Lake WI. |
May 9th 2006 1:00PM and 2:00PM |
Cinco De Mayo Event---televised parade--performed Latin, Reggaeton, Hip Hop, and Reggae Dancehall
for "Jóvenes de Salud" |
Parque Castillo Stage, sponsored by Target St. Paul, MN |
May 6th 5:00-5:20 PM |
| Performance: Neighborhood House Grand Opening Celebration of the Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center: West African and Hip Hop dance: Connection through movement |
Neighborhood House, St. Paul MN. |
April 30th 4:15PM |
| Master Class: Hip Hop Dance (presented by Classical Ballet Academy aka Ballet Arts Minnesota) for Minnesota Dance Festival Event "Dancing in the Streets" |
Minnesota Business Academy
St. Paul MN. |
April 30th 2006 12-1:30PM |
| Dance Party at Universal Dance Destiny. A TIME TO MIX, MINGLE, and MOVE! Network with our instructors, students, and supporters. Meet our newest and talented members of our youth dance team. |
Capri Theater, Minneapolis |
April 30th 2006 7PM |
| Youth Summit----featuring the Enfinity Dancers youth group and new UDD youth Breakers "Optimistic Crew" |
Stewart Park, Minneapolis MN. |
April 29th 11:30AM |
| Worhshops (2 groups): Hip Hop-culminates into a final routine. |
Buffalo Community Middle School |
April 28th 8:30-2:30PM |
| West African and Hip Hop dance: Connection through movement |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls---at the Hagestad Student Center Mall |
April 26th 2006 10-11AM |
| Universal Dance Destiny Latin students and instructor, song and dance performance for the 17th Annual Fiesta |
University of Duluth |
April 22nd 2006 6PM |
| Workshops (4 days): Hip Hop---including the history and basics of Popping, Locking, Breaking and Freestyling---3rd---8thgraders |
Mounds Park Academy, St. Paul, MN. |
April 10th 8:30-12:15PM, April 11th 11:10-12:15PM, April12th 11:10-2:40PM, April 13th 8:30-12:15PM |
| West African and Hip Hop dance: Connection through movement |
Rockbridge Elementary, Duluth MN. |
April 7th 2006 8:30AM |
| West African and Hip Hop dance: Connection through movement |
Lester Park Elementary, Duluth MN. |
April 7th, 2006 10AM |
| Workshop-Drumming: World Beat Students |
Nettleton Elementary, Duluth MN. |
April 7th 11:30-12:30PM |
| West African and Hip Hop dance: Connection through movement |
Nettleton Elementary, Duluth MN. |
April 7th 2006 2:30PM |
| Connection of West African Dance to Modern American Hip Hop--featuring newest members of the "Enfinity dancers" youth dance team (*YA of MN) |
Morris Bye Elementary |
April 3rd 2006 1:30 and 2:30PM |
Performance with the "Collective" Hip Hop
Dance Company---Joshua Stevens, aka "Butters" (the very first member of the "Enfinity Dancers") |
The Park at MOA-Mall of America, Bloomington MN. |
April 1st 2006 6PM, 7PM, 8PM |
Workshops (3days): Reggae Dancehall/Hip Hop
dance with influences from the movie "Rize" (students painted their faces and displayed serious Krumping/Clowning technique) |
El Colegio Charter School Minneapolis, MN. |
March 27th, 28th, and 29 2006 Performance on March 30th at 6:30 and 7PM |
| Workshops (2 days): Hip Hop/Reggae Dancehall |
West Junior High School (All girls group) |
March 21st and 23rd 2006 1:15-2:30PM |
| Comminingle Urban Hip Hop Fashion show--featuring dancers and instructors from Universal Dance Destiny |
Fine Line Music Cafe, Downtown Minneapolis |
March 21st 2006 7:30PM |
| West African dance and drum performance at Give Us Wings Event-"Building a Village", an organization dedicated to helping people of Uganda and Kenya |
McNamara Alumni Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis MN. |
March 18th 2006 5:30-10:00PM |
| Workshop: Hip Hop |
Hopkins High School |
March 14th 11:00-12noon |
| Cooper Talent Show special guest performance company--West African and Hip Hop |
Cooper High School New Hope, MN. |
March 10th 7PM |
| West African drum and dance Residency (10 days) : culminating into a final performance for "270 Dance Show" |
Hopkins High School,
Hopkins MN. |
March 1st to 20th 2006 |
| Workshop: West African dance-Girls Scout group |
New Brunswick United Methodist Church, New Hope MN. |
February 25th2006 11-12noon |
Hennepin County Library's "One World" Program
-See Press page for article |
Eden Prairie Library |
February 18th 2006 11AM |
| Connection of West African dance to Modern American Hip Hop |
Middleton Elementary, Woodbury MN. |
Februray 16th 2006 1PM and 2PM |
| Black History Month choreography for students performance |
Valley Middle School, Apple Valley MN. |
February 14th and 16th 3PM |
| West African and Hip Hop dance: Connection through movement |
Webster Magnet midddle School |
February 13th 2006 11:05 and 12:05 |
| Performance: Black Student Association "Soulstice Event" celebrating Black History month- West African dance and drumming performance |
University of Minnesota, Duluth Campus
Duluth, Minnesota |
February 11th 2006 6PM |
| Workshop for Educators: Arts for All (Sponsored by Ordway Theater)--Explore the evolution from traditional West African dance to contemporary American Hip Hop |
Battle Creek Middle school,
Saint Paul MN. |
February 11th 2006 2-3PM |
| Hennepin County Library's "One World Program" |
Ridgedale Library |
February 11th 2006 11AM |
| Residency (10 days): Connection of West African Dance to Modern American Hip Hop (*YA of MN) culminating into a final performance for "270 Dance Show" |
Eisenhower Elementary, Hopkins MN. |
February 9th to March 20th |
| Performance: Connection of West African Dance to Modern American Hip Hop |
Eisenhower Elementary, Hopkins MN. |
February 7th 2006 9:15 & 10:15AM |
| Hennepin County Library's "One World" Program |
Brookdale Library |
February 4th 2006 11AM |
| Multicultural Dance Residency: Hip Hop (2 days), African, and Waltz |
King of Grace Lutheran Middle School, Golden Valley, MN |
February 1st, 2nd, 6th and 8th 2006 |
| Best Buy's "Celebration of Black History Month" kickoff performance |
Best Buy Corporate Campus
Richfield, MN. |
February 1st 2006 11:30AM |
| Universal Dance Destiny Holiday Show |
Capri Theater |
December 11th 2005 4:30PM |
| Choreographers Evening 2005---"Young Dancers Groove"---choreographed by Edna Stevens Talton |
Walker Art Center |
November 26th 2005 7 & 9:30PM |
| Fall Church Festival (Holding Forth the Word of Life Ministries) |
West Broadway, Minneapolis, MN. |
September 24th 2005 1PM |
| Youth Day |
Fairview Park, Minneapolis, MN. |
September 17th 2005 2:50PM |
| Twin Cities 4th Annual Celebration of Hip-Hop |
1st Avenue Night Club, Downtown Minneapolis, MN. |
August 21st 2005 4:30PM |
| Allianz Life Diversity Week--Influence of West African dance evolving into Modern America Hip Hop |
Golden Valley, MN. |
August 18th 2005 12noon |
| Performance: Metris Uptown Art Fair |
Uptown (Corner of Lake and Hennepin), Minneapolis, MN. |
August 6th 2005 2:15PM |
| Performance: Minneapolis Peace Games |
Capri Theater, West Broadway, Minneapolis, MN. |
August 2nd 2005 7PM |
| Performance Showcase: 9x22 Dance Lab-A Choreographer's Showcase and Discussion |
Byrant Lake Bowl, Minneapolis, MN. |
July 27th 2005 8PM-9:30PM |
| Performance/Lecture/Demonstrations: Fallout Art Fest-Creativity, Community, Diversity |
Fallout Urban Art Center (outside), Minneapolis, MN. |
July 23rd, 2005 11AM |
| Twin Cities Carifest |
West Bank of the Mississippi River (West River Rd.) |
July 23rd, 2005 12noon |
| B-Girl Be Summit - A celebration of Women in Hip-Hop |
Intermedia Arts, Minneapolis, MN. |
Sunday June 5th at 12noon |
| Arizona Bridge Project Annual Recital |
Old Arizona Theater, Minneapolis, MN. |
May 19th 2005 at 7PM |
| Zenon Dance School Annual Spring Concert |
Zenon School of Dance |
May 15th 2005 at 7:30PM |
| "International Day" Cultural Performance |
Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn Park, MN. |
April 31st, 2005 |
| Annual meeting of Whittier Neighborhood Assoc. choreography/performance w/ ABP preteen & teen girls |
Whittier Middle School, Minneapolis, MN. |
March 31st, 2005 |
| Hip-HopWorkshops (3 days): Project Parks program |
Eden Park Community Center, Brooklyn Park, MN. |
December 21st, 28th, and 30th 2004 at 12:30-3:30PM |
| Choreography for "Community Day" performed by Liberian AGILE program teen girls |
Brian Coyle Center, Minneapolis, MN. |
December 21st, 2004 |
| Choreography for "African Worlds Day" performed by Liberian AGILE program teen girls |
University of MN. Minneapolis, MN. |
December 11th, 2004 |
| "International Day" Cultural Performance |
Hennepin Technical College, Eden Praire, MN. |
November 17th, 2004 at 1PM |
| "International Day" Cultural Performance |
Hennepin Technical College, Eden Praire, MN. |
November 16th, 2004 |
| Workshops (2 groups): Luthern Girls Scout "Stay Up All Night Event",Funk/Hip-Hop culminating into a final performance. |
St. Louis Park, MN. |
November 12th, 2004 7- 9PM |
| Taping for "Africa Today" cable show |
NWTC network Brooklyn Park, MN. |
November 12th, 2004 at 4 - 5PM |
| Hip-Hop Dance Instruction & Performance: A.G.A.P.E. (Adolescent Girls and Parenting Education) |
St. Paul, MN. |
November 11th, 2004 1:20PM -2:20PM |
| Performance with Nimely's Pan African Dance Troupe |
M.I.T. University, St. Paul |
September 25th, 2004 |
| Opening Act for a famous African singer, Meiway, from Ivory Coast. |
St. Thomas University. St. Paul MN. |
September 10th, 2004 at 9PM |
| African American Parent Appreciation Day |
Franklin School, St. Paul MN. |
February 9th, 2004 at 10:50AM |
| Workshop & Dance Party: Cha-Cha, Salsa, Swing, Hip Hop |
Roseville Dance School |
January 10th, 2004 |
| Celebration dance reflecting Kwanza |
Oakview Elementary School |
December 13th, 2003 |
| Performance: RESOURCE, Inc, Annual Staff Recognition Event |
Temple Israel, 24th & Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis |
December 10th, 2003 2:00-4:30PM |
| Performance: Minnesota African Women's Association... presents An African Holiday Celebration |
Cedar Cultural Center, Minneapolis MN. |
December 4th, 2003 4PM |
| Performance: Successful Academic Family Empowerment S.A.F.E, a Liberian Cultural Celebration |
Northwest Suburban Integration School |
November 19th, 2003 6PM |
| Performance: Women Achieving New Directions... presents "Celebrating Single Moms Who Raise the Roof" |
Zuhrah Shrine Auditorium |
June 21st, 2003 9:00AM |
and many more...
