~RARA Tou Limen Season Schedule~
info: raratoulimen@gmail.com | 510.967.1760
Join Rara Tou Limen and the Bay Area Community in representing the rich cultural traditions of Haiti,
through performance, educational platforms and performance.
through performance, educational platforms and performance.
SAT. FEB. 13th | 6p-10p: Blanche Brown & Petit La Croix present Haiti-Rebuild, Restore, Revitalize: Dance, Music, Song ODC Dance Commons, 351 Shotwell St.- SF
feat/Linda Bayo, Collette Eloi, Portsha Jefferson & Michelle Martin. Master Artists from NYC, MonaEstime-Amira & John Amira.
SAT. FEB. 13th | 8P Mickey Hart's Heartbeat for Haiti
The Fillmore 1805 Geary Blvd San Francisco, CA 415.346-6000| $35 General
feat./Giovanni Hidalgo, Sikiru Adepoju, Rebeca Mauleon, Linda Tillery, Big Head Todd, The Monsters & Amos Lee joined by Rara Tou Limen!
info: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/417869
FEB. 26th-28th | Black Choreographer's Festival: Wkd III
Next Wave Choreographers Showcase| Rara Tou Limen
*SAT. Feb. 27th Dance Mission Theater
3316 24th St @ Mission st.| San Francisco, CA
SAT March 13th | 8P COLLAGE: Diamano Coura presents:
“Mwangaza – Illumination "Dancing with the keepers of African Music & Dance" The Malonga Casquelourd C.F.A.
MAIN Theatre| 1428 Alice St, Oakland, CA
www.diamanoc.org
MAR-MAY 2010- Rara Tou Limen:
Haitian Kanaval Dance Series
In Preparation for Carnaval Festivities!
Haitian Kanaval with Portsha Jefferson
All Levels welcome - May 18th-27th, 2010
Thursday: 6:30p-8:00p - drop-ins welcome
www. zambaleta.org 415.341.1333
2929 19th St San Francisco, CA 94110
Join Portsha Jefferson & Rara Tou Limen as they celebrate their 5th year collectively representing HAITI in SF Carnaval! . All levels welcomed! *Featuring live music & song with celebrated Haitian drummer, Daniel "Brav" Brevil. SF Carnaval is Sunday May 30, 2010 | Memorial Weekend,
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Haitian Kanaval Dance Series
In Preparation for Carnaval Festivities!
Haitian Kanaval with Portsha Jefferson
All Levels welcome - May 18th-27th, 2010
Thursday: 6:30p-8:00p - drop-ins welcome
www. zambaleta.org 415.341.1333
2929 19th St San Francisco, CA 94110
Join Portsha Jefferson & Rara Tou Limen as they celebrate their 5th year collectively representing HAITI in SF Carnaval! . All levels welcomed! *Featuring live music & song with celebrated Haitian drummer, Daniel "Brav" Brevil. SF Carnaval is Sunday May 30, 2010 | Memorial Weekend,
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APR. 18, 2010 | Oakland Ansanm Pou Ayiti -ALL DAY!
"Oakland Together for Haiti" After the Quake Updates
Humanist Hall - 390 27th St. [betw. Broadway & Telegraph]
Exhibition, Reportbacks: Haiti, Rebuilding, General Hospital, Classes & Performance! 1p-9p| fees: $10-$15
more info: 510.967-1760
SUN. May 16th | Haitian Flag Day - Rara at the Lake!
PROCESSION: Meet 4PM- after class at Malonga Center
From the Center to the Lake in celebration, RARA style!
SAT. May 22nd | Malcolm X Jazz Festival - Oakland, CA
11a-7p:San Antonio Park:1600-1698 Foothill Blvd[16th ave]
SUN. May 30th | Memorial Weekend | Bay Area Carnaval
San Francisco/East Bay
JUNE 12-13 | 32nd Annual SF Ethnic Dance Festival
Rara Tou Limen presents choreo-prayer, "Rebirth"
The Palace of Fine Arts 3301 Lyon St. SF, CA
July 23 -25 | Rara Tou Limen pesents: RASANBLE!
Oakland, CA | Haitian Arts and Cultural Festival III
A celebration of Haitian Culture featuring celebrated local/national Haitian Artists ....
*Film/ Documentaries * Kreyol Language Course * Haitian Cuisine * Lectures/Presentations * Master Folkloric Dance Workshops * Master Drum Workshops * Vodou Song Class * Marketplace
Sept 16 - Oct 21 | Haitian Folkloric Dance Workshop
THURDAYS, September 16 through October 21
Workshop will be held at Dance Mission Theater, 3316 24th Street @ Mission, SF.
6:15-7:15 pm (note: there will be at least one Sat. rehearsal)
Show will be Saturday, Oct 23 @ 8 pm
$80/Six weeks * For registration and questions, please contact Portsha directly at raratoulimen@gmail.com
Portsha Jefferson & Rara Tou Limen present: Konbit pou Ayiti - Working Together for Haiti: RETHINK, REBUILD, RESTORE!
Rara Tou Limen has incorporated our Kanaval 2010 theme into our choreography and overall visual presentation to show the community working together in solidarity as it's done in Ayiti as a 'konbit', a communal work gathering that includes harvesting, planting and cultivating the earth, as well as rebuilding the community. A true party, complete with a powerful theme, uplifting Kanaval songs and bright costumes, coupled with lively music and fantastic ENERGY! Workshop will focus on dance technique, choreography and original RTL theme song. All levels welcome!
APR. 18, 2010 | Oakland Ansanm Pou Ayiti -ALL DAY!
"Oakland Together for Haiti" After the Quake Updates
Humanist Hall - 390 27th St. [betw. Broadway & Telegraph]
Exhibition, Reportbacks: Haiti, Rebuilding, General Hospital, Classes & Performance! 1p-9p| fees: $10-$15
more info: 510.967-1760
SUN. May 16th | Haitian Flag Day - Rara at the Lake!
PROCESSION: Meet 4PM- after class at Malonga Center
From the Center to the Lake in celebration, RARA style!
SAT. May 22nd | Malcolm X Jazz Festival - Oakland, CA
11a-7p:San Antonio Park:1600-1698 Foothill Blvd[16th ave]
SUN. May 30th | Memorial Weekend | Bay Area Carnaval
San Francisco/East Bay
JUNE 12-13 | 32nd Annual SF Ethnic Dance Festival
Rara Tou Limen presents choreo-prayer, "Rebirth"
The Palace of Fine Arts 3301 Lyon St. SF, CA
July 23 -25 | Rara Tou Limen pesents: RASANBLE!
Oakland, CA | Haitian Arts and Cultural Festival III
A celebration of Haitian Culture featuring celebrated local/national Haitian Artists ....
*Film/ Documentaries * Kreyol Language Course * Haitian Cuisine * Lectures/Presentations * Master Folkloric Dance Workshops * Master Drum Workshops * Vodou Song Class * Marketplace
Sept 16 - Oct 21 | Haitian Folkloric Dance Workshop
THURDAYS, September 16 through October 21
Workshop will be held at Dance Mission Theater, 3316 24th Street @ Mission, SF.
6:15-7:15 pm (note: there will be at least one Sat. rehearsal)
Show will be Saturday, Oct 23 @ 8 pm
$80/Six weeks * For registration and questions, please contact Portsha directly at raratoulimen@gmail.com
Portsha Jefferson & Rara Tou Limen present: Konbit pou Ayiti - Working Together for Haiti: RETHINK, REBUILD, RESTORE!
Rara Tou Limen has incorporated our Kanaval 2010 theme into our choreography and overall visual presentation to show the community working together in solidarity as it's done in Ayiti as a 'konbit', a communal work gathering that includes harvesting, planting and cultivating the earth, as well as rebuilding the community. A true party, complete with a powerful theme, uplifting Kanaval songs and bright costumes, coupled with lively music and fantastic ENERGY! Workshop will focus on dance technique, choreography and original RTL theme song. All levels welcome!