Haitian  Dance comes to Marin!

For four Thursday night classes in Fairfax, we will be hosting Portsha Jefferson where she will be introducing the technique of Haitian Folkloric Dance. The classes will be held on February 7th , 14th, 21st & 28th at 6:30pm -8:00pm. Representing various nations such as Mayi, Ibo and Nago, each dance has it’s own distinctive character, choreography and spirit. You will experience the meditative Yanvalou, the fiery rhythms of Petwo, to the playful and celebratory dances of Banda and Rara. Expect a high energy class in celebration of a rich, spiritual tradition. 
www.rocodance.com

RTL will grace the stage on  March 9th, as part of
Diamano Coura's 18th Annual Collage des Cultures Africaines.

Zanset Ibo/Nago: Nasyon DECHENNEN!
Excited and THRILLED to share our latest ritual theater presentation!

YOU'RE INVITED TO DANCE WITH US!

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KANAVAL SEASON IS HERE!
Now in our 7th year, Rara Tou Limen will participate in the SF Carnaval parade on May 26th, 2013.
Join the festivities, as we open our season with a Kanaval Kick-Off Party!
Bring your Haiti flags, Bells & Whistles!
WHEN: Sunday March 10th
WHERE: The Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts
TIME: 2pm-3:30pm  COST: $12
[Click HERE for detailed Kanaval info]

New Year. New Energy. New Beginnings. 
RTL ushered in our 2013 dance season with a community White Party to open, cleanse, and praise, within our sacred space at the Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts. Our Souls were lifted!
Join us on Sundays at 2pm, for a dance experience guaranteed to 
UPLIFT, INSPIRE, and INFORM!

Procession. Praise. DANCE!
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Photo Credit: Chaplin Street Studios
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Oakland | San Francisco | Haiti                                                                                      email: raratoulimen@gmail.com                                                                                                            

DANCE * SONG * DRUM Workshops
  Master Classes | Performances 
School Residencies | Cultural Exchange Projects | Kanaval Group      

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Click on Portsha's image for 'Oakland North Article'

PORTSHA JEFFERSON
FOUNDER/ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
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Click on image to hear Haitian rhythms with Daniel

DANIEL "BRAV" BREVIL
MUSICAL DIRECTOR

Rara Tou Limen embodies a deep and  cherished legacy, developing strength 
and solidarity within its Haitian communities...

Rara Tou Limen continues to uplift a country whose culture has increasingly sustained the Bay Area’s artistic community and beyond!

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Our objective is to help nurture and cultivate Haitian dance and music traditions in the Bay Area through building & enhancing working relationships between artists promoting Haitian culture across the U.S. and in Haiti. 
     In keeping with this tradition of exchange, Rara Tou Limen conducted its first cultural exchange tour to Haiti with 10 members in April '09, to further investigate & research Haitian cultural traditions. [click pic 4 video]