Haitian storytelling\, like dance\, has ro ots in African traditions--the original interactive art! The storyteller i nvites the audience to join in using hand clapping\, drumming and dance. S tories\, songs and games engage participants of all ages in a literacy jou rney using language\, rhythms and body movements. Each presentation is cra fted to offer as many sensory experiences as possible.
\nLucrè \;ce Louisdhon-Louinis is a storyteller\, dancer\, librarian\, and Directo r of the Louinè\;s Louinis Haitian Dance Theater and Dance-A-Story\, Inc. Her performances are marked by a vivacious and enchanting style that incorporates ethnic dance\, stories and rhythm. \; Her storytelling r epertoire includes Haitian\, Caribbean and African folklore and songs. "Lu crè\;ce&rsquo\;s storytelling is spellbinding\,&rdquo\; said one par ent at a recent storytelling show at a Long Island bookstore. Adults and c hildren alike are captivated and become involved through her contagious en thusiasm for group participation. She has performed Nationally at venues s uch as Wertheim Performing Arts Center\, North Miami Beach Julius Littman Performing Arts Theater\, Little Haiti Cultural Center\, American Museum o f Natural History\, New York Public Library\, Queens Public Library\, Brow ard County Libraries and the Miami-Dade Public Library. Internationally\, she has performed at such prestigious events as Toronto Storytelling Festi val\, Canada\; Dublin City Library Multicultural Day\, Ireland\; Library B oard of Accra Cultural Exchange\, Ghana and at the Bibliothè\;que M& eacute\;janes&rsquo\;s Bookfest in Aix En Provence\, France.
\nAge: Children and Families
\nProgram: 1 hour
\nThe 2024 Summer Lear ning Program is brought to you by the Broward Public Library Foundation\, BBX Capital Foundation\, and JM Family Enterprises.
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