Learn about Haitian folkloric dance and a little about Haitian culture with dancer and educator Portsha Jefferson! C ome ready to dance and enjoy! Ages 5 and up. \;
\nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library
\nAbout Portsha J efferson: Portsha Jefferson is a professional dancer and choreographer tra ined in Ballet\, Modern\, Jazz and African derived styles\, who specialize s in Haitian Folkloric Dance. She began her formal training at the age of six at the Marsha Woody Dance Academy in Beaumont\, Texas\, and was a prin cipal dancer and vocalist with Group Petit La Croix (1996-2003) under the leadership of veteran dancer and educator Blanche Brown. Ms. Jefferson is the founder and artistic director of Rara Tou Limen (RTL)\, an arts organi zation that presents Haitian music\, dance &\; culture through classes\ , workshops\, and performances. \;A passionate believer in education a nd youth development\, she has worked for multiple youth organizations and has taught creative movement and Haitian Folkloric dance in schools\, uni versities\, community centers and dance studios for several years. \;< /p>\n