Free Movement EventConnection Jam - with Daunté Fyall
2 Hour Weekly Free Movement Laboratory
Free Dance and Movement Session
2 hours of soul-filling, radical joy practice: Connection Jam is an opportunity to play, think, engage, and explore with embodiment at the core - build resilience, joy, and connection. Practice embodied liberation. ALL are welcome, no experience needed - FREE! Only requirement: a desire to move your body in community!
This week’s connection jam features a class led by dance instructor Daunté Fyall, a passionate dance instructor, performing artist, choreographer, motivational speaker and Founder of the Multifaceted West African Performance Company DAANSEKOU "wise son". Read more about Daunté below.
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 | 6:00PM-8:00PM
Molli and Arthur Wagner Dance Building (Studio 3)*Class will feature live drumming*
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Lecturer in Dance Daunté Fyall
Born in Frankfurt, Germany and raised in Washington DC; Daunté Fyall is a passionate dance instructor, performing artist, choreographer, motivational speaker and Founder of the Multifaceted West African Performance Company DAANSEKOU “wise son”. His Roots began with the World Renowned Assane Konte, Founder/Artistic Director of Kankouran West African Dance Company of Washington, DC.
As a Senior Company Member, Daunté's performance venues/credits include: The Kennedy Center of Washington DC, the Trinidad & Tobago Emancipation Festival, The Smithsonian Museums of Washington DC, and The White House of the United States of America to name a few! Most Recent, Daunté had the privilege of performing on the Oprah Winfrey Network hit show “Iyanla: Fix My Life”; and in the “Aries” Musical Project with Mike WiLL Made-It feat. Pharrell Williams. Daunté currently leads the only Donation-Based Traditional West African Dance Class in the City of Los Angeles, facilitates corporate health workshops and private/group lessons.
This year Daunté is teaching the course TDMV 143 (West African Dance) at UCSD.
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