Sankofa Day and Performance_April

A special day of dancing and community! Aroha Afro Latin Dance will be performing at the Arts International Festival followed by a short Afro Cuban Movement workshop with Jose and Luz and closing the day with attendees peforming at  our Afro Roots Party! This day is in the spirit of the Ghanian principle of Sankofa, "taking from the past what is good & bringing it into the future."

COST: 

Early Bird $35, 5 available (3/31)  

Advance Price: $45 (4/12)

Day Of: $55

Children (5 years - 11 years)

First child free with paying adult, additional children are $10 each

SCHEDULE

12:45 & 2:45  Afro Latin Dance Performance for Arts International Festival

Downtown Florence on the ground of the FMU Performing Arts Center

Performances by:

• Aroha Dance Collective
• Jose and Luz
• Francis Marion University Students
• Interactive crowd participation in Latin Line Dances

4:30-6:30 Afro Cuban Movement 

1001 South Cashua Dr, Suite F, Florence SC

A workshop taught by Jose that will focus on learning the foundation of Afro Cuban movement and infusing it into Salsa movement. Attendees will be taught a short choreography to perform at the evening social. Performing is optional. If you plan to perform, bring something to wear that is nice casual. 

• No dance experience necessary
• No partner needed

7:30-20:00 Afro Roots Party (Local Motive Brewery)

DJ Mon-Te will be playing the best in Afro Latin, Afro Caribbean, Afro Beats, Hip Hop and R&B.

• Dinner will be on your own.