KUKUSANYA Schedule
Friday, March 3, 2023
Artist Panel Discussion
“Women in Drum & Dance” Moderated by Professor Iris Rosa
Time: 3:00–4:30 p.m.
Location: Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, Grand Hall
Admission: Free and open to the public
West African Bantaba with Baba Stafford & Guest Artists
Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Location: School of Public Health, Studio 161
Admission: Participants must register and pay
Saturday, March 4, 2023
Note: Multiple classes are offered during each time slot. Registration and payment is required to participate in classes. All classes are held in the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, 275 N. Eagleson Avenue.
9:00–10:15 a.m.
- Afro-Cuban with Milagros Ramirez Gonzalez
- Afro-Haitian with Maxine Montilus
- Diasporic Fusion (African/Caribbean/Modern) with Cherelle Brown
- Reggaeton with Rubi Gatica Sima
- Umfundalai with Bianca Bonner
10:30–11:45 a.m.
- Drumming Masterclass with Ayodele
- Afro-Cuban with Milagros Ramirez Gonzalez
- Afro-Haitian with Maxine Montilus
- Diasporic Fusion (African/Caribbean/Modern) with Cherelle Brown
- Umfundalai (Fusion Rhythm) with Bianca Bonner
12:00–1:15 p.m. Luncheon
1:30–3:30 p.m.
Note: Participants must be available and agree to perform in the informal Dance Showcase at 6–7:30 p.m. in the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Grand Hall. The 1:30–3:30 p.m. classes are focused on choreography and preparation for informal performance.
- Afro-Cuban with Milagros Ramirez Gonzalez
- Afro-Haitian with Maxine Montilus
- Diasporic Fusion (African/Caribbean/Modern) with Cherelle Brown
- Umfundalai with Bianca Bonner
25th Annual Dance Showcase
Time: 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Location: Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, Grand Hall
Admission: Free and open to the public
To register for classes, visit the On-Site Registration table located in the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, Bridgwaters Lounge.
