Abigail Jefferson, teller of African stories

Abigail is available for:

  • School Assemblies 

  • Residencies 

  • Seminars 

  • Conferences 

  • Workshops 

  • Retreats 

  • Festivals

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PROGRAM OFFERINGS  & FORMATS
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Program Offerings

Roots Yoga: African-Inspired Dance™

Enjoy a fun-filled yoga class that will get you on your feet and moving to the beat of life's creative pulse! The class will start with a gentle yoga warm-up that progresses to inspirational African rhythmic movement.

Freedom Call™

Stories of hope, faith, and courage! Students are introduced to stories, poetry, and songs that celebrate and keep alive the rich cultural heritage of Africa and African-Americans. This program's objectives are to increase awareness, sensitivity, and appreciation of diversity.

Celebration of Culture™

Celebrate and participate! Abigail "Ifatola" Jefferson collaborates with performance artist Cynthia Burke. Students are introduced to stories & rhythms from around the world. This program is highly interactive and is geared toward creating a spirit of community.

Dance, Drum, Story™

Abigail Ifatola Jefferson collaborates with drummer Annie Geissinger, offering educational and highly interactive workshops, performances and residencies for all ages, pre-school through adult. West African drumming, dance, and stories are introduced. Students learn how these art forms bring us together with joy and affirm our common humanity, and connect us to life's creative pulse. www.dancedrumstory.com

Celebrate Kwanzaa™

Through stories, songs, and dance, Abigail Ifatola Jefferson joins with drummer friends in celebrating the Nguzo Saba, the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Students will be introduced to the meaning and history of Kwanzaa.

Professional Development for Educators & Service Providers

Abigail Ifatola Jefferson offers an experiential and high-energy presentation and workshop with stories, rhythm, song, and dance for adults at educational seminars, health conferences, retreats, medical retreats, arts conferences, corporations, and other gatherings.

Professional Business Retreats & Seminars

Abigail Ifatola Jefferson collaborates with drummer Annie Geissinger and human relations consultant Mary Cimini, facilitating experiential workshops in which drumming, dance, and storytelling are learning tools for team building and diversity training.


Program Formats

Performance

Artist gives a 45 to 60 minute presentation at a school, library, museum, business, festival, retreat, conference, or community agency.

Workshop

Artist will design a customized program to meet the needs of business organizations and educational institutions.

Artist Residency

Artist spends a day or more days at a school, library, museum, business, or community agency. A customized program to meet the needs of organizations and educational institutions.

Professional Development

Consultant services available hourly, half day, full day, weekly or monthly.


Fees
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Learn about Abigail's collaboration
www.dancedrumstory.com

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