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Sistah Rfuaw - The Spirit to Heal!
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- Sistah Rfuaw Diarra - Spiritdancer
Most know me as Spiritdancer. Rfuaw performs and Choreograph dances of culture worldwide. She is an actress, writer, dancer, songtress, producer and educator of the Arts. Rfuaw studied healing of the physical being educated at Baithsaifer Harofai (School of Midwifery and the University of Jerusalem for Holistic Healing and Dance Art). Studying at the Academy of Dimona for the Performing and Fine Arts. Traveling throughout Africa, the Middle East and Europe as well as the USA and Caribbean Islands. Holding memberships with the Black Women’s Health Project, The Gathering, African-American History Alliance, The African-American Artists Network, Art’s Council of New Orleans/ Entergy Arts Business Center, 2-High Events Productions (Houston), IDEA, Rfuaw is the Director/CEO of the Laini Kuumba Ngoma Troupe, Inc. & Ballet Jahfena Youth Troupe, Director of Demi Seti Khalai Preservation Project & Umoja Cultural Arts Productions, (2 Community Project that promotes fine art and African Cultural Education in the directions of Arts & Crafts, Creative Writing, Dance , Music and Theatre. Rfuaw serves as Vice President of Marketing and Promotions for “Hawk Enterprize Entertainment, L.L.C. (Houston).
I have been performing since the early age of four. African culture is a way of life for her, and she has been teaching the performing Arts for over a decade. Also included in her experience is having been Director of the Ibri Dance and Little Theatre. (Jerusalem, Israel) Rfuaw has studied and performed under the directions of Master Aliou Diouf of Ballet Sangamar/ Senegal, West Africa, Master Youssouf Koumbassa of Guinea, West Africa, Studied under the directions of Hassau Konte of Senegal, WA – Kankoran Dance Company, Master Babatunda Olatunji, Muntu Dance Company, Chunk Davis Dance Company, Master Ladji Camera, Master Katherine Dunham, Master Abdoulaye Camera, Master Marie Bassa, Ken Britten Caribbean Showcase, Ballet Kojah African Dreamland World Tour (3yrs), The Sun Drummers, Ancestral Spirits Rising Tour, Wonnamuse Congolese & Haitian Dance Company, The Liberian National Dance Ensemble/ World’s Fair 1984, Master Debbie Allen. All of the above, she has incorporated into a style of her own. Characterizing herself, she says, “I am a person of infinite energies’. Everyone who has ever been involved with me, whether it be personal or performing, has felt a spiritual and positive energy.
MY WANTS
To meet artists, art lovers and wonderful like-minded people to network and connect with for business and social activities. To increase awareness about the important of art in our changing world today. Also I would love to find serious financial supporters for up-coming and existing programs and special projects, such as festivals, conferences and celebrations produced by my Non-Profit 501 (c) 3 Arts and Educational Organization.
MY HAVES
Marketing and Publicity Skills, Event Planning, Event and Festival Consultant, Dance, Music, and Visual Arts Projects, National Artist Exchange and Promotions, Fundraising and Campaign Development Skills, Artistic Project Development, Non-Profit Startup Planning, International Artist Exchange, Promotions, Booking and Management
MY INTEREST
Family, Performing Arts, National and International Travel, Volunteerism, Community Service, Working directly with at-risk youth in the USA, Human Rights Issues, Working with Domestic Violence Issues, Activist for Youth gang activities, teen pregnancy and drug prevention. On a personal note: reading, creative writing, live poetry reading, live theatre (plays), attending festival, conferences, workshops, I also enjoy live jazz sets, reggae concerts and Traditional African drumming/ Africa.
Laini Kuumba Ngoma Troupe
About LKNT
Laini Kuumba Ngoma Troupe, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit Tax Exempt Arts Organization of dancers, drummers and individuals dedicated to bringing African cultural art forms and valves to wide attention, with the goal of attaining appreciation for African traditions throughout a diversified community. "LKNT" views education as an essential part of it's mission as we promote and understanding of traditional African culture and history, as we know it. We promote the arts in all forms through performances, lectures, and workshops with the public. "LKNT" has offices in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. As one of New Orleans / Houston's premiere Contemporary and Traditional African Dance Troupes. "LKNT" will continue to broaden the cultural and artistic environment with our passionate and exciting presentation of Traditional and Contemporary dance, theatre and visual art presentations. (Due to Hurricane Katrina and Rita we have presently combined our New Orleans office with our Houston office).
LKNT Mission
Is to preserve, present and promote African and African American Traditional and Contemporary performing and fine arts, with the goal of attaining an appreciation for African Traditional and Contemporary arts throughout diversified communities. To make quality arts program available to the underserved and forgotten communities.
LKNT Vision
Is to see that every human being has an opportunity to experience a live performance, or pick up a brush with paint and see his/ her future come alive on canvas and have the opportunity to use all forms of the arts as a means of self-expression. Whether it be dance, music, drama, singing, quilting, or painting. Our vision is to also work closely with community leaders to build stronger artists communities.
If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to the Laini Kuumba Ngoma Troupe:
Laini Kuumba Ngoma Troupe
Queen Mother Suma Diarra "The Griot"
Ballet Jahfena Youth Ensemble
Performing In The School
Dance Workshop with Julien Babinga
African Dance Movement and Exercise Class
African Dance and Exercise Class
Drums of Change/ Drums of Healing Dance Workshop
Drums of Change / Drum of Healing
Get your Affordable or Free Website from Laini Kuumba Ngoma Troupe:
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My Herbal Super Store
My Priceline.com
Laini Kuumba Ngoma Troupe, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit Tax Exempt Arts Organization of dancers, drummers and individuals dedicated to bringing African cultural art forms and valves to wide attention, with the goal of attaining appreciation for African traditions throughout a diversified community. "LKNT" views education as an essential part of it's mission as we promote and understanding of traditional African culture and history, as we know it. We promote the arts in all forms through performances, lectures, and workshops with the public. "LKNT" has offices in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. As one of New Orleans / Houston's premiere Contemporary and Traditional African Dance Troupes. "LKNT" will continue to broaden the cultural and artistic environment with our passionate and exciting presentation of Traditional and Contemporary dance, theatre and visual art presentations. (Due to Hurricane Katrina and Rita we have presently combined our New Orleans office with our Houston office).
LKNT Mission
Is to preserve, present and promote African and African American Traditional and Contemporary performing and fine arts, with the goal of attaining an appreciation for African Traditional and Contemporary arts throughout diversified communities. To make quality arts program available to the underserved and forgotten communities.
LKNT Vision
Is to see that every human being has an opportunity to experience a live performance, or pick up a brush with paint and see his/ her future come alive on canvas and have the opportunity to use all forms of the arts as a means of self-expression. Whether it be dance, music, drama, singing, quilting, or painting. Our vision is to also work closely with community leaders to build stronger artists communities.
If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to the Laini Kuumba Ngoma Troupe:
Laini Kuumba Ngoma Troupe
Queen Mother Suma Diarra "The Griot"
Ballet Jahfena Youth Ensemble
Performing In The School
Dance Workshop with Julien Babinga
African Dance Movement and Exercise Class
African Dance and Exercise Class
Drums of Change/ Drums of Healing Dance Workshop
Drums of Change / Drum of Healing
Get your Affordable or Free Website from Laini Kuumba Ngoma Troupe:
Create a website for business or family purposes, very easy to build and maintained for yourself.
Signup for your own FREE web site
GoodSearch in the name of Laini Kuumba Ngoma Troupe
My Herbal Super Store
My Priceline.com
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