Past Events
| Description | Place | Date/Time |
|---|---|---|
| Creo Arts & Tonka Dance Workshops: African Dance | Creo Arts, Tonka Dance Wayzata & Minnetonka MN. |
Selected times and dates between July 29th- August 18th |
| Workshop: Jazz, Disco, and Motown Dance Jam! | Outdoor plaza event at Minnesota History Center St. Paul, MN. |
July 12th 2016 7-7:15PM |
| Workshops: (4) “History of Hip Hop” on each Tuesdays in July (younger and older kids) | Em’s Place St. Paul |
Tuesdays, July 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th 4:30-5:30 |
| Performance: History of Hip Hop | Em’s Place St. Paul |
July 5th 2016 4:30pm |
| Summer Residency: Summer Blast | Four Recreation Centers in Saint Paul MN. |
June 20th-August 18th (Mondays- Thursdays, 2-4pm & 1:30-3:30pm) |
| Dance Classes: Women Hip Hop (5 weeks) | St. Paul Com Ed. St. Paul, MN. |
June 20th-July 18th (Mondays except the 4th of July) |
| African Dance Workshops: Urban Arts Organization Summer Camp (kids age range 7-10yrs old) | Urban Arts Center St. Paul, MN. |
June 20th & 21st 9:10-12:30 |
| Workshop and Performance: Black Heritage Event African Dance | Mc Calester College St. Paul. MN. |
June 18th, 2016 4:15-5PM Dance Class with kids 6-6:15/6:20PM Performing culminating dance with kids and UDD Company African & Hip Hop Dance performance. |
| Worskshops: Dance Tech Summer Camps | Forest Lake, MN. | June 16th, 2016 5-7:30PM |
| Performance: Twin Cities World Refugee Day- African Dance Ensemble | Arlington Library Parking lot St. Paul, MN. |
June 11th, 2016 |
| Workshops: World Music and Dance Day- teaching African dance! | Evergreen Park World Cultures Community School Brooklyn Center, MN. |
June 7th 9:30-3;30PM |
| Performance: African dance to Nigerian Music- Kiss Daniel, Laye | West Side Farmers Market, Icy Cup Parking Lot-corner of Stryker and George Streets Fresh local food! Live Music and Lots of fun! |
June 4th-UDD perform June 4th at 12Noon |
| Performance: Dance Representing Nigeria/Liberia | Festival of Nations River Center, St. PAul, MN |
May 7th 11:30AM Atrium & 6PM World Stage |
| African Warrior Booth: Festival of Nations | River Center, St. Paul, MN. |
May 5th-8th (See Festival of Nations website for schedule) |
| Performance and 3 Workshops | Aerospace School MN |
Monday, April 11, 4:30PM – Performance History of Hip Hop Wednesday, April 13, 4:30PM – 30 Minute Lesson- Workshop Wednesday, April 20, 4:30PM – 30 Minute Lesson- Workshop |
| Workshops: (4) Therapeutic Dance sessions on each Tuesday in April, 2 age groups (younger and older kids) | Em’s Place St. Paul |
April 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th from 4:30-6:00PM |
| Workshop: African Dance (two groups of 4th & 5th graders/45 minutes each) | Hope Academy Christian School Minneapolis, MN. |
March10th 2016 12noon-1:30PM |
| Performance: “Black History Month” presentation | College of Saint Benedict & Saint Johns University Saint Joseph, MN |
February 26th, 2016 7pm Event (7:45-8PM performance time) |
| UNIVERSAL DANCE DESTINY 11TH ANNUAL WINTER SHOWCASE! | Fallout Arts Building 2601 2nd Avenue South |
January 30th (Saturday) 2016 6:30 Seating, 7PM Showtime |
| International Dance Residency: | Nigeria (Okpanam-Asaba, Akwuebulu-Asaba in Delta State, Benin City-Edo Stste) | September 2015 through January 2016 |
| Summer Blitz: African Dance Workshops | Tonka Dance Minnetonka, MN. |
August 3, 4, 10, & 11 (age 7-9, grades 5-8 & grades 6+) 10:30AM-1:30PM |
| Workshop: Salvation Army | St. Paul, MN | August 7th, 2016 11AM-1PM |
| Dance Workshop: 9 Nights of Music featuring Bruce Henry Band | Outdoor plaza event at Minnesota History Center St. Paul, MN. |
July 14th 2015 6:30-6:55PM |
| Performance: Burnsville Festival- UDD African Dance and Drum Ensemble | Bursville, MN. | July 11th, 2015 3:00PM Event starts 6:35-6:55PM (performance slot) |
| Summer Blast Summer Camp (Four locations): Hip Hop Dance | St. Paul Park & Recreation Sites | June 22nd-August |
| Performance: Twin Cities World Refugee Day Celebration!(TCWRD)-UDD African Dance and Drum Ensemble | Arlington Hills Community Center Saint Paul, MN. |
June 20th, 2015 (Event is from 12-5PM) UDD Performance slot 4:30PM- Join in for a fun audience participation! |
| Summer Therapeutic Dance Classes for Saint Paul Community Ed | Central H.S. St. Paul, MN |
June18-July 23rd (Thursdays) 8-9PM |
| Summer Hip Hop Dance Classes for Saint Paul Community Ed | Central H.S. St. Paul, MN |
June 16-July 21st (Tuesdays) 8-9PM |
| Workshops: World Music and Dance Day (6 African Dance Workshops from 1st- 5th graders) | Evergreen Elementary School, Brooklyn Center, MN |
June 5nd 2014 10AM-3PM |
| Theater performance: Dancer Choreography, dance performer, & the part of Ronnie | Mixed Blood Theater Minneapolis, MN. |
May 16th 7;30PM, May 17th 2PM, May 18th 7:30PM |
| Festival of Nations African Costume making |
River Center, St. Paul, MN. | April 30th-May 3rd, 2016 9AM- Close |
| Performance: Passage 16th Birthday Ceremony | Saint Paul, MN. | April 18th, 2015 7PM (performance time) |
| International Film Festival | St, Anthony Main theater, Minneapolis, MN. |
April 11th 6:15-6:30PM |
| G-Rize featuring Shadow Music Video | Minnesota | April 11th 2015 12-4:30PM |
| Summer Blitz Workshops:African Dance | Creo and Tonka Dance | March 3rd 6:15-7pm, 7:8:15PM, August 3, 4, 10, & 11 |
| Women United Celebration Gathering- featuring Universal Dance Destiny Warrior Gear Booth | Seven Ultra Lounge Minneapolis, MN. |
March 8th, 2015 |
| Teaching Artist: Fashion Design | MM Middle School St. Paul, MN. |
February 3rd 2015 2-4PM |
| 10th Annual Winter Showcase! | Fallout Studio Building Minneapolis, MN |
Saturday January 31st, 2016 7-8:30PM |
| Mini Festivals of Nations African Dance, Song, & Drumming presentation |
Downtown Minneapolis Corporate Building | January 27th 11:45AM-12:10PM performance |
| Dance Convention Workshops: African Dance | Minnesota & Wisconsin | January 25th 9:30-10:30AM, 10:30-11:30AM, & 1-2PM, 2-3PM |
| St. Paul Middle School culminating presentation |
St. Paul (disclosed location) |
January 15th 2015 |
| Master Classes: African Dance and Hip Hop w/ a Gospel/African feel presented by Artistic Director/choreographer/Dance Instructor: Edna Stevens |
Wayzata Dance Studio Wayzata, MN. |
January 13th 5-6:30PM (1st group) 7:15-8:30PM (2nd group) |
| After school Residency: Hip Hop Drill Team | Saint Paul School (name disclosed) St. Paul, MN. |
October 2014- January 2015 (1st quarter) January-May 2015 |
| Performance: Igbo Nigerian wedding | Minneapolis Depo, MN. | 8:30pm performance time |
| Universal Dance Destiny & Ministry 3rd Annual Gala (invited guest ONLY!) rsvp required |
Urban Art Center 2601 1st Avenue Minneapolis, MN. |
October 4th 2014 7pm |
| Workshops: (3 days back to back) Latin Dance & partneringthrough Eastside Arts | Washington Tech Magnet High School St. Paul, MN. |
September 23, 24, & 25th (Tues, Wed, Thurs.) |
| Workshop: African Dance Choreographer recap | Ballet School St. Paul, MN |
6-7PM |
| Performance: Discovery ‘Fun Fest’ Church Festival
UDD Ministries Gospel singing |
Brooklyn Park MN. | September 13, 2014 2:15-2:45PM |
| Family Hip Hop Dance Workshop | Medina, MN | September 6th 2014 4-5PM |
| Ministry Mission Project: Deuteronomy 23:5 (KIV) ” but the LORD thy God turned the curse into a blessing unto thee, because the LORD thy God loved thee.” Genesis 12:3 (KIV) “And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.” |
West Africa! 🙂 | End of July to mid-late August |
| Performance and Parade: Carifest 2014 | West Bank at the River Minneapolis, MN. |
July 26th, 2014 Parade participation: 1pm-2:30PM Performance: 4-4:15PM |
| Performance: Women’s Advocates 40th Anniversary Celebration | Penumbra Theater, Saint Paul, MN. |
July 24th 2014 5:55pm African Drumming opening 6:15pm African Dance and Drumming Ensemble presenation |
| Workshop: African Dance with drumming acompainment in Open field sponsored by the Whittier Alliance | Washburn Fair Oak Park (acrosss from the MN Institute of the Arts) | July 17th 2014 7- 8PM |
| Workshop: Variety dance instruction to live music-featuring jazz singer Debbie Duncan and her band | St. Paul outdoor plaza event at Minesota History Center |
July 15, 6:30 to 7PM |
| Summer Dance Camp: African and Hip hop dance instructions | Ballet School St. Paul, MN. |
July 14th-18th 9:30AM-1PM |
| Performance: African songs and dance with KARIBUNI w/ Siama Matuzungidi, Ike Russell, Edna Stevens (of Universal Dance Destiny), and Mick LaBriola. | Lyngblomsten Mid-Summer Festival St. Paul, MN |
July 12th, 2014 11-11:45AM Showtime |
| Saint Paul Public Library Maker Fair- stop by our Warrior bows booth | Saint Paul, MN. | June 28th, 2014 11AM-4PM |
| Performance & Workshop: Fallout Art Fest- UDD’s 9th consecutive year! | Stevens Avenus Minneapolis, MN. |
June 28th 2014 12:45-12:55pm performance 1-1:30pm African Dance Workshop |
| Workshops: World Music and Dance Day (6 African Dance Workshops from 1st- 5th graders) | Evergreen Elementary School, Brooklyn Center, MN |
June 2nd 2014 10AM-3PM |
| Performance: African Drum and Dance Ensemble | Festival of Nations- Minnesota Largest Ethnic Celebration St. Paul, Minnesota(see Video Clips for the performance) |
May 3rd, 2014 7PM slot (look for the West African group) |
| Warrior Gear Demonstration booth: Learn how to make your own “Warrior Gear”. | Festival of Nations- Minnesota Largest Ethnic Celebration St. Paul, Minnesota |
Thursday May 1st-Sunday May 4th 2014 |
| Residency: Global Dance Residency (week long) Latin dance instruction- through Eastside Arts | Phalen Lake Elementary St. Paul, MN |
March 24th-28th 2014 St Paul, MN. |
| Performance: for African Night- UDD African Drum and Dance Ensemble | St. Thomas University Saint Paul, MN. |
March 15th 2014 7PM |
| Performance: African Dance & Drum Ensemble performs for OLM (Organization of Liberians in Minnesota) former Chairman Celebration | Columbia Heights Hall Columbia Heights, MN |
March 1st, 2014 8-8:15PM Performance time |
| Performance: African songs and dance w/ Karibuni Band | Columbus Elementary Forest Lake School, MN |
Elementary School February 12th 2014 10AM |
| Dance Workshops: YMCA/UDD Collaboration (3 age groups- kids, teens, and adults) |
Eagan YMCA Eagan, MN. |
January 25th, February 8th, February 15th (10AM-10:50AM ages 4-10yrs, 11:10am-12noon 18+, and 10-18 12:30-1:20PM) |
| Universal Dance Destiny 9th Holiday Showcase 2014! | Brookdale Fellowship Hall 5139 Brookdale Blvd. Brooklyn Center, MN |
January 31st 2014 6:30PM Doors open for seating 7PM Showtime |
| After school Residency: Hip Hop Culture | John A. Johnson Elementary /St, Paul YMCA Collaboration- through Eastside Arts St. Paul, MN. |
January 8th- May 2014 |
| Workshops: African Dance Traditional & New age moves/Azonto choreography-through Eastside Arts | Washington Tech Magnet High School St. Paul, MN. |
December 12th & 13th, January 10th, 14th, & 24th 2-3PM |
| Residency: All girls Dance Club “Global Dance Intensive” |
LJA Academy St.Paul, MN. |
December 4th, 11th, 18th, January 8th, 15th, & 22nd- culminating dance presentation for families & staff. |
| Ministry Performance and Workshops | Asia (Japan) | November 6th-November 25th 2013 |
| Performance: “United through Dance”-African dance piece | Landmark Center St Paul, MN. |
October 12th, 2013 6PM Showtime |
| Warrior Gear Photo shoot | Graffiti Buildings Long Island City, NY |
September 22nd, 2013 11AM |
| Celebrity -Fashion and Trunk Show for Fashion Week in New York City- UDD/UDM Dancers presents our Dance and Warrior Gear | Mist Harlem Event Center Harlem, NY |
September 7th 2013 |
| UDD 2nd Annual Benefit Gala – A White Celebration of Abundance! | Brookdale Fellowship Hall Brooklyn Center, MN. |
August 24th 2013 5PM |
| Performance: Peace Games Event featuring UDD African Dance and Drum Ensemble Performance | Washburn Fair Oaks Park Minneapolis, MN. |
August 11th 2013 3:15PM |
| Performance: Wedding Reception Performance | Downtown Gallery Minneapolis, MN. |
August 10th, 2013 |
| UDD Artistic Director Performance with Karibuni Band | Hormel Corporation- makers of SPAM (George Hormel historic home) Austin, MN |
July 25, 2013 |
| Workshops: African and Hip Hop Dance | Dance Tech Studio Forest Lake, MN. |
July 18th and August 6th 2013 |
| Covenant Pines Bible Camp Puppeter Dance | Covenant Pines Bible Camp McGreagor, MN. |
July 1-3 2013 (2 and a half days) |
| Performance & Workshop : Fallout Art Fest-UDD’s 8th consecutive year! | Stevens Avenue Minneapolis, MN. |
June 29th, 2013 2PM |
| Performance: World of whittier Day – UDD Ministry African Dance & Drum Ensemble | Whittier Community Park, MN. (Whittier Elementary School) Minneapolis, MN. |
June 1st, 2013 12:30 Performance time (audience participation at the end) |
| Workshops: “World Dance and Music Day!”- African and Hip Hop Dance Connection Presentation | Evergreen Elementary School Brooklyn Center, MN. |
May 20th, 2013 10-3AM (6 45 minutes workshops for 6 different classrooms |
| Performance: LJA Garden Gala- Dance Jam for LJA students! | LJA School Garden St. Paul, MN. |
May 9th 2013 6PM |
| Performance: “National Day of Prayer” -UDD Praise Dance Ministry performs a flashmob with other Praise Dance Ministries in MN. | State Capitol Saint Paul, MN |
May 2nd, 2013 12 Noon |
| Residency: African Dance and Culture (Family Group) | Brooklyn Center Church Brooklyn Center, MN. |
Wednesdays April 3rd- May15th, 7:00-7:30PM Church service presentation May 19th 2013 11AM. |
| Presentation: Career Day 2013 (Performing Arts Industry) | South High School Minneapolis, MN. |
April 25th 2013 9:00-11:15AM |
| Performance: “African Dance w/ live Drumming” Rotary Meeting Event | IDS Center Building- Minneapolis | April 12th 2013 |
| Performance: for Non profit organization Gala-Traditional African Drum and Dance | Rogers Hall Rogers, MN. |
April 6th 2013 5PM |
| Presentation: Career Day 2013 (Performing Arts Industry) |
Washburn High School Minneapolis, MN. |
March 15th 2013 9:00-11:00AM |
| Performance: “African Dance Meets Hip hop” | Waukesah County Technical College Pewaukee, WI |
February 20th 2013 11:30AM |
| Radio Interview: Black History Month Special- “I Just Need To See It”: Audio-Streamed Art” | KFAI Radio Station Minneapolis, MN. |
February 19th 2013 11-12 Noon slot |
| Performance: “History of Hip hop” featuring a calloaboration of some of the best Hip hop dancers in the Twin Cities and UDD newest members (invited three consecutive years in a row) | Hudson High School, Hudson, Wi |
February 15th 2013 1-2PM |
| UDD 8th Annual Holiday Showcase | Historic Capri Theater Minneapolis, MN. |
Januuary 31, 2013 |
| Workshops: Short Dance Studio Dance Convention (Two UDD Instructors/Choreographers) |
(Location 1) Innver Groove Heights, MN. (Location 2) New Richmond, WI. |
January 26 & 27th 2013 9:30AM-11AM and 2:30-2PM |
| Dance Residency: Hip hop Dance Club (After school sessions), Students will present a culminating presentation. | LJA Academy | December 5th- January 20th 2013 |
| Performance Showcase: 9X22 Choreographer’s Showcase (‘Jukpa’ African dance to African music) | Byrant Lake Bowl Minneapolis |
November 28th 2012 |
| Performance: “Cultural Night” -Traditional African dance w/ live drumming accompaniment and modern social African dance to African music). | Vincennes University, Vincennes, Indiana |
November 8th 2012 6:30PM |
| Workshop: Traditional African (traditional and social styles including Coupe’, Decale’, and Makossa) Source Initiatives (women) | Fallout Studios Minneapolis, MN. |
November 2nd, 2012 7:00-9:00 PM |
| Performance: Fundraiser for Nibakure Non Profit Organization that provide orphaned children of Rwanda with safe housing, a foster family, healthcare, education and career training. | Profile Event Center Minneapolis, MN. |
November 1st 2012 7:00-7:15PM Showtime |
| Performance Dance Installation, ‘Super Nature’ by BodyCartography Project: UDD Director, Edna Stevens is a Chorus a Foley Artist (trained by award winning composer Zeena- Parker. | Walker Art Center Minneapolis, MN. |
October 25-27th 2012 8PM Showtime |
| After School Dance Program: Hop Hop |
Green Elementary Minneapolis, MN |
October 22nd- January 17th 2013 (Thursdays) 2:15-3:45PM |
| After School Dance Program: African Dance and Culture and Hip Hop Timeline |
Bancroft Elementary Minneapolis, MN. |
October 22nd- January 16th 2013(Tuesdays) 1:50-3:20PM (younger students) 3:20-4:50PM (older students) |
| Performance: “Open Eyes Runway and Art Benefit (an event to support the stop of sex- trafficking and prostitution in the US”- African Dance and Hip Hop freestyle | Fallout Studio 3 Minneapolis, MN. |
October 20th, 2012 (Event 6:30-10PM) 9PM Performance time |
| We Institute Dance Residency After School Program: ( Northside, Southside, and Win Institute) | Cooper High School, Robinsdale District, Noth Minneapolis, and South Minneapolis | September 24th-December 13th, 2012 & October 8th-December 13th, 2012 |
| Performance: UDD African Dancers | Books for Africa St. Paul, MN. |
September 15th Performance time 12noon-12:15 (audience participation in the end) |
| Performance: UDD African Dancers | History Theater St. Paul |
September 5th 2012 8PM Showtime |
| Dance Residency: Hip hop Dance Club (After school sessions) | Laura Jeffry Academy St. Paul, MN |
September 5th-October 10th every Wednesdays 3:30-4:30PM |
| UDD Black Tie Dinner & Silent Auction Benefit Gala | Juxtaposition Arts Inc. Minneapolis, MN. (new renovated space) |
August 31st 2012 5-30-9:30PM |
| Summer Camp: Kid U College Camp for kids & teens- Hip Hop Timeline (Ages 11+yrs) and Hip Hop Dance (Ages 5-10yrs) |
Anoka-Ramsey Community College Anoka, MN. |
July 30th, 31st, August st, 2nd 2012 1-2:30PM (older group) and 2:45-4:15PM (younger group) |
| Performance: Liberian Independence Day Event- UDD African Dance and Drum Ensemble | Mec Center Brooklyn Center, MN. |
July 28th 2012 10PM |
| Performance/Workshop: Fall Out Art Fest “Hip Hop Timeline” dance demonstration and audience participation |
Outside on Stevens Ave. and inside Coop Building Studio Minneapolis, MN. |
July 21st, 2012 (1:15PM performance and 2:15PM African dance workshop) |
| Summer Dance Workshops and Dance Camp: African and Hip Hop Dance | Dance Tech Studios Forest Lake, MN |
July 17th 4-9PM (4 Classes)- Ages 5-8, 9-12, 13-16 ,17-19 and August 7th 9-3PM (3 Classes) |
| Dance Summer Camp: African, Hip Hop, and Break Dance, culminates to final student presentation on last day. | Body Blast Crystal, MN |
Ages 5-11: July 16th, 27th, 18th, 19th 12:30-3PM Ages 12-18: July 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th 12:30-3:30PM |
| Summer Camp Workshops (2days): For Young Dance Company “Invitation to Belonging” and “Hip Hop Culture” (included dance, spoken word, rap, beat-boxing, and Hip Hop art/Graffiti culminating to final student performance) | Southern Theater (Monday) & Patrick’s Cabaret (Thursday) Minneapolis, MN. |
July 16th 2012 9AM-12:30PM & July 19th 9-10:30AM |
| Summer Camp: PYC/Capri theater Summer Institute | ||
| Summer Fun at Cottage and Cleveland Parks Camp: UDD Teaching Artist teach “Hip Hop Culture, Hip Hop timeline, African Drumming, and Drum Set”. | Cottage and Cleveland Parks Minneapolis, MN |
June 18th-August 10th (8wks/2 days per wk/3hrs at each Park) |
| International Festival of Burnsville- UDD Drum and Dance Ensemble | Burnsville Performing Arts Center, Burnsville, MN. |
June 16th 2012 5:20-5:40PM UDD Performance time |
| Performance: African Nights “Africans in the Snow” UDD performs in Showcase featuring groups or companies presenting dance within the African diaspora. |
Patrick’s Cabaret Minneapolis, MN. |
June 2nd, 2012 7PM |
| UDD Artistic Director appearance in” Honey Dripper” Dance Scene- A play by John Sayles based in 1940’s adapted by Judy Cooper Lyle (produced by Urban Spectrum Theater) |
Old Arizona Theater Minneapolis, MN. |
May 10th (premier), 11th, 12th, 13th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 2012 7:30PM |
| Performance: “Urban Expedition-Liberia” | Landmark Center St. Paul, MN. |
May 6th 2012 1-3PM |
| After School Dance Program: Hip Hop Timeline | Bancroft Community School Minneapolis, MN, |
Apri 10th-May 16th (Every Wednesdays- Grades 3rd-5th) 3:25-4:45PM |
| After School Dance Program: African Dance | Bancroft Community School Minneapolis, MN. |
April 10th- May 16th (Every Wednesdays Grades 1st and 2nd) 1-45-3:20PM |
| After School Dance Program: African Dance |
Whittier International Elementary School Minneapolis, MN |
April 10th-May 16th 2012 (Every Tuesdays-Grades 1st-5th) 4:10-5:45PM |
| Performance: “Connection of West African Dance into modern American Hip Hop” for Free Arts Day. | Mary’s Place Homes for Families Minneapolis, MN. |
March 10th 12:30-1PM |
| Performance: “African Night” | Gustavus Adolphus College St. Peters, MN. |
February 24th 2012 |
| Performance: BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND-UDD “History of Hip Hop” Educational Presentation. | Hudson High School Hudson, Wisconsin |
February 17th 2012 |
| Performance: N’dombolo African Dance and Hip Hop Dance for “Soul Food” Event | University of Duluth Duluth, Minnesota |
Feb. 11th 7PM Performance |
| Showcase: UDD 7th Annual Holiday Showcase | CCC Crystal MN. |
January 21st 2012 6:30-8PM Doors Open 5:30PM |
| After School Dance Program: Latin Extravaganza | Whittier International Elementary School Minneapolis, MN |
Jan 18th-March 2012 (Every Wednesdays- Grades 1st-5th) |
| Dance Residency: Hip hop Dance Club | Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter Middle School St. Paul |
December 15th-February 7th 2012 11:23AM-12:15PM |
| Performance: Kwaanza Celebration UDD African Dance & Drum Ensemble (invited back for the consecutive 6th year) |
Gustavus Adolphos College St. Peter, MN |
December 8th 2012 5-7PM (UDD performs at 6PM) |
| Opening Dance choreography for MN Teen Africa Pageant |
Maple Grove, MN | November 19, 2011 Time tba |
| Performance: International Day- Students in the African and African American Association perform to popular music from Ghana and Liberia, choreographed by UDD |
NHC College Brooklyn Park, MN. (Cafeteria Area) |
November 16th 2011 11AM-5PM Performance time 1:40PM |
| Performance: Fallout Art Fest 2011 UDD African Dance and Drum |
Stevens Ave. Outdoors Minneapolis, MN. |
July 23rd, 2011 1-1:30PM |
| Workshop: African and Hip Hop Dance Connection lead by Edna Stevens (Dance Instructor) and Brian Van Tassel (Drumming Instructor) | Cornerstone Battered Women Shelter Bloomington, MN. |
July 21st 2011 |
| Workshop: History of Hip Hop- lead by Herbert Johnson aka blaze and Edna Stevens | Olson Middle School, Bloomington, MN. |
June 8th 2011 |
| Performance: End of thend year Program- UDD performs the History of Hip Hop | Seward Montessori School Minneapolis, MN. |
June 7th, 2011 |
| Performance: African Dance and Drumming for Wedding Anniversary Featuring Master Drummers Brother Christian and Brother Gbassy |
Maple Grove Community Center Maple Grove, MN. |
January 1st, 2010 |
| Performance: Kwanzaa celebration | Gustavus Adolphus College St. Peter, MN. |
December 7th 2010 6:30PM |
| Performance: Celebration of Confirmation | Lutheran Church Hub Minneapolis, MN |
Nov.10, 2010 6PM |
| Performance: Fundraiser at the Church of Scientology | Church of Scientology old building in downtown Minneapolis | October 15th, 2010 7:20PM performance time |
| B-Girl Be 2010 UDD performs a duo in the ‘Flava Tammers Showcae’ and at the Carnival; Block Party | Intermedia Arts, Minneapolis, MN |
September 2010- Thurs. 9/2 8PM, Sat.9/4 8PM, Sun.9/5 3:30PM |
| Performance: Uptown Art Feat- UDD has been invited back again this year! We will feature our newest dancers and perform an array of dance genres including (African Dance, Hip Hop, Breaking, Modern,Contemporary,and Jazz). | At the Old Chicago Restaurant Minneapolis, MN. |
August 6th 2010 5:00-6:00PM (Perfomance time! |
| Performance, Mini Workshops (African and Hip Hop Dance Instruction): Fallout Art Fest- A great festival for the entire family! | Stevens Avenue Minneapolis, MN. |
July 25th 2010 Performance (outdoor stage 2:30PM), Indoor stage (3:30PM), Mini Workshops (4-5PM) |
| Workshop: This workshop is a mix of the History of Hip-hop and Latino dance. | B. community Minneapolis, MN. |
July 19, 2010 2:00-3:00PM (30 Students in grades K-2) 3:00-4:00PM (30 Students in grades 3-5) |
| Concert: PSquare (Opening Dance by UDD all female African Dancers and Back-up Dancers for G-Rize) | Mec Center Brooklyn Center, MN. |
July 10th 2010 10PM Showtime |
| Summer Camp: World Dance- a selection of dance genres taught to students (8-12th grade) | Richfield, MN. | July 8-20th (hourly from 1:00-5:00PM) |
| Performance: CVT- UDD African Dance and Drum Ensemble (invited back for the 4th time) | Minneapolis, MN. | June 26th 2010 11:40-12noon Performance time |
| Capstone Publishing Hip Hop Book Series Photo Shoot | Studio in Northeast, Minneapolis, MN. |
June 10th 2011 11:30AM-1:30PM |
| Performance: Patrick’s Cabaret African Night- featuring an array of African Dance Performances from the Twin Cities. | Patrick’s Cabaret Minneapolis, MN. |
May 21-22, 2010 7PM pre-show, 8PM Showtime |
| Workshop: National Dance Week Hip hop workshop instructed by Edna Stevens | Main Street Performing Arts School Hopkins, MN. |
April 26th 2010 9:38-11:08AM |
| After School Hip hop Dance Program: Instructor from UDD teaches Hip hop dance to students that will culminate into a performance to be presented. | Plymonth Middle School, New Hope, MN. |
Every Monday starting 4/17 |
| Birthday Bar/Bat Mitzvah Entertainment- featuring Archie aka Flip, Jasmine aka B-girl Jazz, Herb aka Blaze, Clarence aka Bounce, and Edna (UDD Director) | Golden Valley Community Center Golden Valley, MN. |
April 17th 2010 |
| Performance: U of M Harambee event | University of MN. Coffman Center Minneapolis, MN. |
March 31st, 2010 6PM show starts |
| High Schools Dance Teams Competition- UDD Enfinity Dancers Hip hop dance Crew |
Cooper H.S. New Hope, MN. |
March 20th, 2010 4PM |
| Performance: “Connection of West African Dance into Modern American Hip Hop” | St. Norbert College De Pere, WI. |
Feb. 27, 2010 5:30PM |
| Performance: “Connection of West African Dance into Modern American Hip Hop” for African American Parent Involvement Day | Bruce F. Vento Elementary St. Paul, MN. |
February 8th, 2010 11-11:30AM |
| Half Time Performance: Rollergirls Game UDD features AfricaCn N’dombolo Dancers (Congolese/Ivorian Dances) and Obtuse Crew |
Xcel Energy Center St. Paul, MN. |
Febuary 6th 2010 Doors open 6:15PM Performance 6:50PM |
| Performance: Commingle Fashion Show featuring UDD African N’dombolo Dancers and Obtuse Crew Hip hop and Lyrical Dancers | Fine Line Music Cafe’ Minneapolis |
January 27th 2010 7:30PM |
| Performance: “Connection of West African Dance into Modern American hip Hop” | Wisconsin Library, Wisconsin, MN. |
January 19th 2010 6:30PM |
| Performance: Global Market Festival | Global Market Minneapolis, MN. |
Oct. 31st 2009 3:30-4PM |
| UDD 5th Annual Holiday Showcase | Historic Capri Theater Minneapolis, MN. |
Dec. 13th, 2009 6:30PM seating, showtime 7PM! |
| Performance: – Twin Cities ELCA Celebration 2009! The non profit educational/advocacy event focus on providing clean water in Africa. UDD “Enfinity Dancers” perform Hip hop and Lyrical dance piece. | Roy Wilkins Auditorium St. Paul, MN |
November 4th 2009 6:30PM |
| Dance Showcase/Fundraiser & Party: Join us at our studio for a Halloween Dance Showcase Fundraiser and Party! Come see our “Enfinity Dancers” teen Hip hop group perform along w/ invited dance crews/teams from the Twin Cities. (see/print flyer on home page) |
The Minnesota Shubert Center AKA Hennepin Center For The Arts 528 Hennepin Ave., Studio 1 (1st floor) Minneapolis, MN. |
November 1st 2009 3:30-5PM |
| Workshops (2): History of Hip hop | Ausburg Fairview High School Minneapolis, MN. |
October 12th 10:30-11-30AM. 13th 1:45-2:45PM |
| Dance Instruction and choreography: (Congolese style for the play “Ruined”-Cast only) | Mixed Blood Theater Minneapolis, MN. |
September 21, 23, & 25th 1-2PM, Oct 2nd 3-4PM |
| Performance: B-girl Be A Celebration of women in Hip hop. Come see one of the ill’est collaborations as UDD “Enfinity Dancers” and the “Immortals” Dance Crew from St. Paul take the stage under their wing. Opening African dance choreographed by Edna Stevens, Hip hop choreography by Alan Mure and Casarah Baker (Immortals) | Intermedia Arts Minneapolis, MN |
“The Shero Show” September 18th 2009 at 8PM and September 19th at 2PM |
| UDD Summer Dance Showcase: Students from the regular classes and the Summer Dance Intensive Camp will showcase the dance pieces learned. special guest performances by “Immortal”and “Obtuse” dance teams. | Hennepin Center for the Arts (our studio) Minneapolis, MN. |
August 30th 2009 6:30PM |
| NEW: Summer Dance Camp intensive for August only! Instructor: Carrie Homuth This class will offer a combination of dance techniques to further the dancers knowledge of alignment, total body connection and self-expression. Each class will begin with a modern/jazz warm-up and across the floor progressions. The second half of class will be dedicated to Lyrical/Jazz technique, . |
Our studio Minneapolis, MN. |
Week 2: August 24th-28th 1:00-3:00PM |
| Summer Dance Camp intensive for August only! Belly Dance Basics Instructor: Alexandra A. Owings The class will explore the fundamentals of belly dance including hip movements, isolation’s, floor work, and upper body movements. This class will introduce new belly dancers to Middle Eastern culture, music and dance. |
Our Studio Minneapolis, MN. |
Week1: August 17th-21st 1-3PM |
| Performance (our 4th year invited): Uptown Art Fair | Old Chicago Restaurant lot Uptown Minneapolis |
August 8th 2009 2:00PM |
| Perfomance: Cari-Fest – UDD performs for the 5th year! (Hip hop, live drumming, traditional West African, and Coupe/’Decalle’/N’dombolo | West Bank of the Mississippi River Minneapolis, MN. |
July 25th 2009 7:00PM perfomance slot time |
| Workshop: From Djembe’ to Krumpin’ African dance instruction with live drumming; Hip hop dance instructions with up to date clean Hip hop music! |
Golden Valley Library Golden Valley, MN. |
July 21st 2009 2:00-3:00PM and 4:00-5:00PM |
| Performance: Fall Out Art Fest UDD has been invited back to perform for the 6th year! |
Minneapolis, MN. | July 25th 2009 3:30PM performance time slot |
| Workshops: Two days of extensive fun…led by Edna Stevens and one of the teen dancers “Tailor” from the “Enfinity Dancers”- African dance (w/ live drumming) and Hip hop dance instruction | The Dance Factory Forest Lake, Minnesota |
July 13th and 14th |
| Performance: UDD Hip hop teen group, the “Enfinity Dancers” performed at the 4th annual Multicultural Celebration | St. Cloud, MN. | July 12th 2009 1:30-1:40PM performance time |
| Performance: “VIT” International Day | Minneapolis, MN. | June 26th 2009 Event starts: 6PM Performance time 7:30-7:45PM |
| Summer Dance Residency (pre-teens-teens) Traditional West African Dance instruction with African drumming CD’s and live drummer. Students, with the help of our instructor will create a culminating dance piece to showcase to friends, family, and faculty at the end of the program. | Galilee Lutheran Church Roseville, MN. |
June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15,n and 22 7-8PM |
| Performance (presented by Alaric Entertainment) : UDD Female Dancers -N’dombolo/ Soukous, Makossa, Mapouka, Coupe’ and Decale’ dance routines and solos | Waterfall Event Center Anoka, MN. |
May 24th 2009 2AM showtime |
| Performance: Employment Action Center (EAC) Staff Recognition Event | St. Louis Park Recreation Center St. Louis Park, MN. |
April 28th, 2009 11-11:30AM |
| Performance: “International Dinner” Event – UDD company ensemble performing African drumming, singing, and dancing. | Galilee Lutheran Church Roseville, MN. |
April 26th, 2009 5:00-5:30PM |
| Performance: “International Night”- UDD dancers will perform Hip Hop and Social African Dance (Mapouka, Sakous, N’dombolo) routines with audience participation | Nettleton Magnet School Duluth, MN. |
April 23rd 2009 5:30PM |
| Performance: “Harambee celebration”- African drumming and dance trio. | University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN. |
April 22nd 2009 Showtime 6:00PM |
| Quartertime Entertainment: ” The Packl” Hip Hop teen dancers – NBA MN Timberwolves vs Lakers | Target Center, Minneapolis, MN. |
April 15th, 2009 |
| Workshop: Hip Hop Dance Instruction – “Women’s Night Out!” | Inspiration Dance Academy Oakdale, MN |
April 3rd 2009 6:00-7:00PM |
| Workshop (Corporate): Hip Hop Dance Instruction – Minnesota Social Service Association (MSSA) | Sheridan Hotel (lower level meeting room) Bloomington, MN. |
March 26th 2009 7:30-9PM |
| Performance: “Honoring Women Worldwide”- African dancer and drummer | Zuhrah Shrine Center Minneapolis, MN |
March 21st 2009 9:40-9:45AM |
| Workshop (2): Hip Hop Dance Instruction and Choreography | John F. Kennedy High School Bloomington, MN. |
March 16th and 17th 2009 11:10-12:10AM |
| Performance: “Cultural Night”- African Dancing with live drummers, Social African Mapuka, Hip Hop dancers, and audience participation with the kids | Zanewood Community School Brooklyn Park, MN. |
March 10th 2009 7:00-7:25PM |
| Production: AFRICAN ROADS, AMERICAN STREETS | St. Thomas University St. Paul, MN. |
March 6th 2009 7:30-8:30PM |
| Performance – New!: “The History of Hip Hop” – Features the dancers demonstrating the time line of Hip Hop dance from the very first form – Breaking/Popping/Locking to Krumping ending with the technical dance choreography of today. | Chisago Lakes High School Lindstrom, MN. 55045 |
March 5th 2009 9-9:50AM |
| Performance: Black History Month Awareness- UDD will perform “West African dance and Drumming” presentation. | Hilltop Elementary School Rice Lake, WI. |
February 24th 2009 1:30-2:15PM |
| Quartertime Entertainment: ” The Packl” Hip Hop teen dancers – NBA MN Timberwolves vs Lakers | Target Center Minneapolis, MN |
February 22nd, 2009 |
| Performance: “Family Nite”- Connection of West African Dance into Modern American Hip Hop | Anne Sullivan Community Center Minneapolis, MN. |
February 19th 2009 6:25-6:55PM |
| Performance: Soul Food Event- UDD Ensemble will perform African Cultural dance and drumming | University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) Duluth, MN. |
February 14th 2009 6:30-9PM (8PM UDD performance) |
| Performance: All-state Dance Summit Cabaret- UDD performing the “History of Hip Hop”- Dance educators and teaching artists come together for a day of professional development, conversation and rejuvenation. Featuring performances by dance artist~educators and conversations about the intersection of those lives. | Perpich Center for Arts Education Golden Valley, MN.For more info and to register: http://www.pcae.k12.mn.us/pdr/summit/summit.html |
February 7th, 2009 3:00PM |
| Theater Performance: “First Free Saturday’s Family Event” – UDD Ensemble will perform the “Connection of West African Dance into Modern American Hip Hop.” | Walker Art Theater (McGuire Theater) Minneapolis, MN. |
February 7th 2009 1-2:00PM |
| Half time Entertainment: ” The Packl” Hip Hop teen dancers – NBA MN Timberwolves vs Lakers | Target Center Minneapolis, MN. |
January 30th 2009 7PM |
| Birthday Party Dance Workshop: Salsa, Breaking/Hip Hop, and Social African dance instruction to party guest- Lead by Edna Stevens and Stefany | Center for Performing Arts Minneapolis, MN. |
January 24th 2009 8-9:30PM |
| Performance: “International Night”- UDD will perform “Connection of west African Dance into Modern American Hip Hop”. Presentation features, African drumming, singing, and dancing, Breaking, and Hip Hop! | Oakwood Elementary School Plymouth, MN. |
January 22nd 2009 6:30-7:15PM |
| Performance – New!: “History of Hip Hop” – Features the dancers demonstrating the time line of Hip Hop dance from the very first form – Breaking/Popping/Locking to Krumping ending with the technical dance choreography of today. | Washington Elementary School Cloquet, MN |
January 20th 2009 1AM |
| Performance – New!: “History of Hip Hop” – Features the dancers demonstrating the time line of Hip Hop dance from the very first form – Breaking/Popping/Locking to Krumping ending with the technical dance choreography of today. | Churchhill Elementary School Cloquet, MN |
January 20th 2009 10AM |
| Workshop (Hip Hop dance instruction): Girls Scout of Minnesota | St. James Lutheran Church Crystal, MN. |
January 3rd 2009 9-10:30AM (pre-teens) 11AM-12:30PM (teens) |
| Half Time Entertainment: All American Bowl Football Leagues – The Enfinity Dance Team Hip Hop dancers | Metrodome Minneapolis, MN. |
December 20th 2008 3:30PM (10 minutes slot time) |
| UDD 4th Annual Holiday Showcase and Fundraiser: Showcase features UDD students, company members, seasoned and new performers in the Twin Cities. We invited recording artist Zo Bush, as our special guest performer. | Capri Theater Minneapolis, MN. |
December 21th 6:30-8PM 8-8:30PM (Meet the Performers) |
| Timberwolves Auditions UDD is honored to be selected as one of the dance groups that will be performing for the Minnesota Timberwolves games this season. Members of the group will present half time performances at six games starting in January. We are looking for five to ten talented teenagers to join our amazing Hip Hop Dance Team. |
Hennepin Center for the Arts (our studio) 1st floor studio 1 |
December 19th 2008 6:30-9:30PM |
| Workshop (2): Hip Hop Dance Instruction and Choreography (Preparation for students participation in UDD 4th Annual Holiday Showcase/Fundraiser) |
Thomas Jefferson High School Bloomington, MN. |
December 15th and 16th 2008 8-9AM |
| Performance: “Taste of Many Cultures” – UDD Company Ensemble with present an African and Hip Hop Dance Connection Performance (Sponsored by Cub Foods Store) | The Depot, Downtown Minneapolis, MN. |
December 11th 2008 5:30-8:30 7:30-7:45PM UDD Performance time |
| Performance: International Day -African Cultural Dance and Drumming | North Hennepin Community College Brooklyn Park, MN. |
November 19th 2008 12-12:30pm |
| Performance: (A Platinum Ice Production) “Girls Nite Out” -featuring Takari aka “T.K.”, Josh, Rufus, Edna and Tiffani performing Hip Hop/ Popping/ Reggae-Dance Hall/ and Coupe’/Decalle/Mapuka, N’dombolo | Red Sea Night Club Minneapolis, MN. |
November 14th, 2008 12AM showtime |
| Residency (after school-5 days): Hip Hop/Stepping- in preparation for students to compete with other schools | Champlin High School Champlin, MN. |
November 13th, 20th, 27th, December 4th, and 11th |
| Workshop: Djembe’ to Krumpin’—African and Hip hop dance instruction with live drumming for the whole family. | Brooklyn Park Library Brooklyn Park, MN. |
November 8th 2008 2:00-3:00PM |
| Performance: “There’s No Place like Home” – Twin Cities ELCA Celebration! The non profit educational/advocacy event will focus on the issue of youth homelessness in Minnesota (UDD teen dancers will perform a Lyrical/Hip Hop/Locking dance piece to a sound track from “The Wiz”) |
Minneapolis Convention Center Minneapolis, MN. |
November 5th 2008 6:00-8:00PM 6:30 Performance time |
| Dance Workshops (ongoing): Hip hop/ Basic Breaking/ Krumping/ Reggae-Dance Hall ongoing Dance Workshops |
Plum City, Wisconsin | November 3rd 2008 (and every other Monday ongoing) |
| Dance Class Party and Auditions: October 26th will be our next “Dance Class Party” and Company Auditions. Each class will present a choreography that they’ve completed. Celebrate out students accomplishments with us! Food and drinks are included. | Hennepin Center for the Arts (at the studio) Minneapolis, MN. |
October 26th 2008 7:30-9:00PM |
| Workshop (2): Hip Hop Dance Instruction and Choreography | John F. Kennedy High School Bloomington, MN. |
October 20th and 22nd 2008 11:10-12:10PM |
| Workshop (2): Hip Hop Dance Instruction and Choreography | Thomas Jefferson High School Bloomington, MN. |
October 20th and 22nd 2008 8:00-9:00AM |
| Birthday Slumber Bash: Hip Hop Dance Instruction and Choreography (13 teen girls) | Minnetonka, MN. | October 4th 2008 9:00-10:00PM |
| Community Education Program: Hip Hop Dance Instruction and Choreography – Ages 8-14yrs (6 sessions culminates to students performance) |
Central Senior High School St. Paul, MN. |
Saturdays, October 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, November 1st and 8th 2008 12:30-2:00PM |
| Birthday Party Entertainment: Featuring Beat-boxing – Carnage, Popping – Joshua Stevens, and Breaking – B-boys Kane and Jesse | Hopkins, MN. | September 21st 2008 1:15-2:30PM |
| Half-time Entertainment: WNBA Minnesota Lynx Game- Hip Hop dance routine- performed by UDD Hip Hop dancers | Target Center Minneapolis, MN |
September 9th 2008 7:00PM |
| Performance: Afrifest 2008 UDD Company Ensemble will be performing West African Songs, Dances and Drumming and Modern Coupe’/Decalle’ dance routine | Minneapolis, MN. | August 15th 2008 10:00PM |
| Residency: Park Promise Summer Dance Program- Hip Hop dance instruction | Eden Park Apartments Brooklyn Park, MN. |
August 12th and 19th 2:45-4:30PM |
| Performance: Uptown Art Fair | 2841 Hennepin Avenue South (Located at Old Chicago) |
August 1st 2008 5:00PM |
| Workshop: Djembe’ to Krumpin’—African and Hip hop dance instruction with live drumming for the whole family. | Wayzata Library Wayzata, MN. |
July 30th 2008 3:00-4:00PM |
| Workshop: Djembe’ to Krumpin’—African and Hip hop dance instruction with live drumming for the whole family. | Eden Prairie Library Eden Prairie, MN. |
July 29th 2008 2:00-3:00PM |
| Performance/Demonstrations: 2008 Fallout Art Fest-Creativity, Community, Diversity | Minneapolis, MN | July 19th 2008 5:30-5:45PM Performance 6:00PM Demonstration |
| Performance: Djembe’ to Krumpin’—African and Hip hop dance performance with live drumming and music for the whole family! | Brookdale Library Brookllyn Center, MN. |
July 16th, 2008 2:30-3:30pm |
| Residency (6 days): Minneapolis Kids Summer Program (kids 6-12yrs old) African and Hip Hop dance istruction with live drumming | Lonfellow School, Minneapolis, MN. |
July 14th, 22nd, August 5th (2 hoiurs), 12th, and 19th- culminating performance on the 19th. |
| Workshop: Djembe’ to Krumpin’—African and Hip hop dance instruction with live drumming for the whole family! | New Hope Library New Hope, MN. |
June 30th 2008 7:00-8:00PM |
| Performance: 2008 Juneteenth Celebration on the Harriet Tubman “Hip Hop” Stage—UDD Hip Hop dancers | Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis |
June 21st 2008 12:45-12:55PM |
| Performance: 2008 World Refugee Day—UDD will perform a traditional West African dance with live drumming—including audience participation and dance demonstrations | Minnehaha Park Minneapolis, MN.http://www.tcworldrefugeeday.org/index.php?pr=Program (See pics of UDD performance last year) |
June 20th 2008 4:30-5:00PM |
| Performance: Presented by Minneapolis Kids–UDD Breakers, Poppers, and Hip Hop dancers | Washburn High School Minneapolis, MN. |
June 20th 2008 2:35-3:00PM |
| Worskshop: 4-H Leaders Program–Instruction in Hip Hop and West African dance connection | Camp Sallie Stacey, MN. |
June 19th 2008 8:00-9:00PM |
| Ramsey County Library-Anna @ Your Library Program: Hip Hop dance Instruction | Ramsey County Library Maplewood, MN. http://www.rclreads.org |
June 19th and 26th 2008 4:30-5:30PM |
| Half-time Entertainment: WNBA Minnesota Lynx Game- Hip Hop dance routine—performed by UDD Hip hop dancers | Target Center Minneapolis, MN. |
May 31st 2008 6PM |
| UDD Students Showcase | Hennepin Center for the Arts Minneapolis, MN. |
May 25th, 2008 7PM |
| Performance: UDD’s “Enfinity Dance Team” will perform various Hip hop pieces. | Seward Montessori School Minneapolis, MN. |
May 23rd 2008 7:30PM |
| Workshop (Minnetonka Girls Scout): Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop–West African and Hip Hop dance instruction with live drumming! | Scenic Heights Elementary Minnetonka, MN. |
May 22nd 2008 3:45-4:45PM |
| Performance: Family Nite—African Singing, Dancing,and Drumming featuring opening drumming presentation | Fair Oaks Elementary Brooklyn Park, MN. |
May 9th 2008 6PM |
| Park Promise After School Dance Program: Hip Hop dance instruction | Eden Park Apartments Brooklyn Park, MN. |
May 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, and 20th |
| Theater Production: AFRICAN ROADS, AMERICAN STREETS | University of Wisconsin-River Falls, WI. |
April 22nd, 2008 8:00-9:00PM |
| Residency: Hip Hop dance (2 groups-5th/6th graders) | Seward Montessori School Minneapolis, MN. |
Thursdays April 17th, 24th, May 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd (2:00-3:30PM). Culminating students performance on Friday May 23rd at 7:30PM featuring UDD company performers. |
| African Nite: Traditional West African drumming/dancing/and singing–Modern Social African dance | Gustavus Adolphus College St.Peters, MN. |
April 12th 2008 7PM |
| Residency: Djembe’ to Krumpin’ Enrichment Cluster (African and Hip hop dance instruction with live drumming) | Meadow Lake Elementary New Hope, MN. |
April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, and final culminating students performance on May 6th, 2008 1:30-2:30PM |
| Workshop: Djembe’ to Krumpin’—African and hip hop dance instruction with live drumming for the whole family! | Brooklyn Park Library Brooklyn Park, MN. |
March 26th 2008 2:30-3:30PM |
| Performance: Minnesota Social Service Association (MSSA) 115th Annual Training Conference and Expo—UDD performing “Salsa Extravaganza”—singing and dancing (featuring choreographers Abiola Lepe (of Diaspora) and Pam Plagge) | Sheridan Hotel, Bloomington, MN. |
March 27, 2008 from 12:00 noon-1:00 PM |
| Performance: Connection of West African Dance to Modern American HipHop | Edgewood Elementary Brooklyn Park, MN. |
March 13, 2008 6:30-8:00PM |
| Multicultural Dance Residency: variety of dance styles taught (African, Hip Hop/Basic Breaking, and Latin-Salsa/Tango) | King of Grace Lutheran Middle School, Golden Valley, MN |
March 10th, 12th,a nd 14th 11:00-3:00PM |
| Performance: African Nite—traditional African dancing/drumming and a Latin dance | University of Minnesota | March 10th 2008 7:00-7:30PM |
| Performance: Black History Month/Family Cultural Night—Modern West African social Dance | Zanewood Community School Brooklyn Park, MN. |
February 21st, 2008 Evening |
| Performance: Black History Month Celebration—Dance and drum | Birch Grove Elementary Brooklyn Park |
February 20th 2:00PM |
| Production: AFRICAN ROADS, AMERICAN STREETS | Michigan Technological University, MI.
view theater: http://www.rozsa.mtu.edu/ |
February 16th 2008 |
| Performance: for Black History month—Modern West African social Dance and Hip hop performance | College of St. Scholastica Duluth, MN. |
Feb.14th 2008 |
| Workshop: Woodbury Girls Scout–Hip hop dance instruction | United Methodist Church Woodbury, MN. |
February 9th 2008 11:00-12:00noon |
| OPEN STUDIO AT UNIVERSAL DANCE DESTINY—UDD is opening up all the classes to everyone who wants to try any of the classes that we offer on the 3rd for FREE!! Don’t miss your chance to take classes with some of the best dance instructors/choreographers in the Twin Cities. Just show up! No pre -registration required. | HENNEPIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS (Studio 5B only this Sunday) Classes will be in it’s regular studio 1 the following Sunday. | FEBRUARY 3RD 10:00-4:00PM (all classes run on an hourly schedule) Classes will go back to it’s regular schedule from 1:00-7:00PM on the following Sunday. |
| Performance: Djembe’ to Krumpin’ | Wayzata Library Wayzata, MN. |
January 19th 2008 1:30-2:30PM |
| Workshop: (for Sunday school) – Storytelling and Dance depicting creation, based on African folktales and legends | St. Paul Reformation Church St. Paul, MN. |
January 6th and 13th 2008 9:15AM-10:15AM |
| Workshop: Djembe’ to Krumpin’—African and hip hop dance instruction with live drumming for the whole family | St. Louis Park Library St. Louis Park |
January 2nd, 2008 1:00-2:00PM |
| UNIVERSAL DANCE DESTINY 3RD HOLIDAY SHOWCASE.–In it’s 3rd year, it has has grown to become a well-known event in the Twin Cities in which many look forward to. Event highlights featureda special surprise professional guest artist from out of town “Mixed Yute”! | Clara Barton Open School Minneapolis, MN |
December 19th 6-7:30PM |
| Fund raiser: Liberian Social Event—back-up closing dancers for famous Liberian recording artist, Sundayger Dearboy (Liberian/Ivorian/Congalese style) | Park Center High School Brooklyn Center, MN. |
December 15th 2007 6:00-11:00PM |
| Workshop: Girls Scout of Greater Minneapolis–Hip Hop (1-3rd graders) 9am-10:30 am, (4-6th graders) 11am-12:30pm | St. James Lutheran Church Crystal, Minnesota |
Dec. 15th 2007 and January 5th 2008 |
| Performance: Cultural Night—West African Coupe/ Decalle Dance to “Carolina” by Awillo and Hip Hop Dance mix | Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peters MN. |
December 6th 2007 5:30PM |
| Performance: International Day—UDD Culture Troupe performing traditional West African song, dance, drumming (and a modern Coupe’/Decale style dance) | North Hennepin Community College Brooklyn Park, MN. |
November 15th 2007 12noon-12:30PM |
| Opening Performance: for Sundayger Dearboy…famous Liberian recording artist featuring Edna Stevens and the Minnesota Coupe’ Boys | Robinsdale Middle School auditorium Robinsdale, MN. |
November 3rd 2007 9PM |
| Residency: Djembe’ to Krumpin’ Enrichment Cluster (African and Hip hop dance instruction with live drumming) | Meadow Lake Elementary New Hope, MN. |
November 1st, 9th, 16th, 28th, December 12th, 19th, January 9th, and final culminating performance on the January 16th |
| Residency: Hip Hop choreography taught to all the uppers in 7th and 8th grade to be performed at ongoing assemblies, school dances, and events (as seen in the movie “Step Up” | Clara Barton Open School Minneapolis, MN. |
October 26th, 29th, 31, and November 6th 2007 |
| Performance: African dance and, live drumming, for Diversity Week | Carlson Company Minnetonka, MN. |
October 25th 2007 12:30-1:00PM |
| Performance; Rollergirls pre-show—Catch UDD Breakers, Poppers, and Hip Hop dancers performing for the 2nd time at this event—(new company members will be performing also) | Roy Wilkins Auditorium St.Paul, MN. |
October 20th 2007 7:00-7:20PM |
| Workshop: Cuningham Group Architectures–traditional and social African dance | Capri Theater Minneapolis, MN. |
October 11th 6:00-7:30PM |
| Workshop: Hip hop choreography | Clara Barton Open School Minneapolis, MN. |
October 2nd 2007 12:50-1:45PM |
| UDD COMPANY AUDITIONS | Capri Theater 2027 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN. |
September 30th 2007 7:30PM |
| Workshop: University of St. Thomas Teaching Hip Hop/Breaking |
St. Paul, MN | September 29th 2007 10PM-12AM |
| “Afro Music Top Dancer Competition”–Intermission company performance (Coupe’/Decale, Hip hop, and Breaking) | Park Center High School Brooklyn Park, MN, |
September 22nd and 23rd |
| Workshop: African Dance Instruction w/ live drummer | Minneapolis Public Library North Regional Location Minneapolis, MN. |
September 22nd 2007 1:30-2:30 and 3:00-4:00PM |
| Performance: African singing, dancing, live drumming, performers solos, demonstrations, audience teaching and participation and African conga line. | American Family Insurance Eden Prairie, MN. |
September 19th 2007 11:45-12:45PM |
| Residency: (14 sessions including a final culminating performance): Hip Hop and African Dance | YWCA, St. Paul, MN. |
September 6th, 13th, 20th 27th, October 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, November 1, 15th, 29th, December 6th, 6:15-7:15 PM— rehearsal and final culminating performance on the December 13th |
| Performance: Back to School Rally—Ivorian and Hip hop dance | Boom Island Park Minneapolis, MN. |
August 30th 2007 5:30-5:45PM |
| Performance: Church Event—African song, dance, drumming, and audience participation | Elliot Park Minneapolis, MN. |
August 25th, 2007 12:30-1PM |
| Promo: Live Taping for Afrifest Fox 9 News–Ivorian, and Hip Hop dance | Cedar Culture Center Minneapolis, MN. |
August 17th 2007 6AM |
| Workshop (3 sessions): Hip Hop–Project Parks program | Eden Park Community Center, Brooklyn Park, M |
August 14th 2007 12:45-1:30PM (Advance), 1:45-2:30PM (Intermediate), 2:45-3:30PM (Beginner) |
| Performance: River Cess Association Ball–African song, dance, and drum | Higher Ground Academy St. Paul, MN. |
August 10th, 2007 9PM |
| Workshop: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop | Golden Valley Library Golden Valley, MN |
August 8th 2007 2:00PM |
| Residency (14 sessions including a final culminating performance): Hip Hop and African Dance | Emma’s Place St. Paul |
August 6th, 13th, 20th, 24th, 27th, 29th, and rehearsal and final culminating perfromance on on the 30th |
| Theater Production: 2007 MINNESOTA FRINGE FESTIVAL: “THE SPIRITUAL BATTLE” presented by Universal Dance Destiny (view promotional postcard on top of page)
“Powerful Martial Arts, Afro Modern, Lyrical, Krumping and Hip Hop movements depict the battle between good and evil as drummers, dancers, singers and performers act out the struggle of the spiritual world that is unseen.” |
Southern Theater Minneapolis, MN. |
August 5th 4:00PM, 6th 8:30PM, 7th 5:30PM, 9th 8:30PM, and, 10th 7PM |
| Performance: Lutheran Social Service–African singing, dancing, live drumming, performers solos, demonstrations, audience teaching and participation and African conga line. | University of Minnesota Duluth, MN |
August 1st 2007 2:30PM |
| Workshop: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop | Penn Lake Library Bloomington, MN |
July 31st 2007 2:00PM |
| FUND RAISER/DANCE PARTY: TO PROMOTE OUR UPCOMING FRINGE SHOW—UDD 3rd Dance Party will serve as a fund raiser to promote our upcoming Fringe Show “The Spiritual Battle”. Items will be on sale! Classes will be auctioned off. Don’t miss your chance to meet our amazing cast and see a sneak preview of our show! | Capri Theater Minneapolis, MN. |
July 29th 2007 7:30PM |
| Performance: 2007 Carifest | West Bank Minneapolis |
July 28th 2007 6:30PM |
| Workshop (1st-4th graders): Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop | Minnesota Valley YMCA Apple Valley, MN. |
July 27th 2007 1:00-2:00PM |
| Workshop: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop | Hopkins Library Hopkins, MN |
July 25th 2007 2:00PM |
| Rondo Days Drill Team Competition Half Time Performance | Central High School football field St. Paul, MN. |
July 21st 7:30-7:45PM |
| Demonstration and Performance: Fall-Out Art Fest | Minneapolis, MN | Sunday July 21st 2007 Demo-Stage: 1:30-2PM Main Stage: 2:30-2:45PM |
| Workshop: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop | Ridgedale Library Minnetonka, MN |
July 18th 2007 1:00PM |
| Summer Hip Hop Clinic (5 days–3 groups): Beginning, Intermediate, and Advance groups | Classical Ballet Academay/ Ballet Arts St. Paul, MN. |
July 9th-13th 2007 9:30-10:45 Intermediate group, 11:15-12:30 Advanced group, July 10-12 Beginner group |
| Workshop: B-girl Be Teen Dance Class—guest instructor Yoda from Hawaii | Capri Theater 2027 West Broadway Avenue Minneapolis |
July 1st 2007 3:45-4:45PM |
| Encore Performance: B-girl Be 2007 “A Celebration of women in Hip Hop”—UDD will perform “Hip Hop Extravaganza” infusing Ballet and Lyrical dance in one of the pieces inspired from the movie “Step Up” along with Krumping and more! | Intermedia Arts Minneapolis, MN. |
July 1st 2007 3:30-5:00PM |
| Performance: B-girl Be 2007 “A Celebration of women in Hip Hop”—UDD will perform “Hip Hop Extravaganza” infusing Ballet and Lyrical dance in one of the pieces inspired from the movie “Step Up” along with Krumping and more! | Intermedia Arts Minneapolis, MN. |
June 29th 2007 7:00PM and 9:30PM (both shows) |
| Performance: Victims of Torture Organization featuring UDD Company Ensemble—African singing, dancing, and drumming | Minneapolis Healing Center Minneapolis, MN |
June 26th 2007 5:00PM |
| Performance: Fringe For All Sneak Peek Showcase: The Spiritual Battle
“Powerful Martial Arts, Afro Modern, Lyrical, Krumping and Hip Hop movements depict the battle between good and evil as drummers, dancers, singers and performers act out the struggle of the spiritual world that is unseen.” |
The Ritz Theater Minneapolis, M |
June 25th and 26th 2007 7:30PM |
| Performance: Global Girls Day Girls International Forum– Ivorian Dance | Weyerhauser Hall Macalester College St.Paul, MN. |
June 23rd 2007 4:00PM |
| Workshop: Global Girls Day Girls International Forum–African and Hip Hop Dance Connection | Macalester College St. Paul, MN |
June 22nd 2007 7:30-8:30PM |
| Performance: 2007 World Refugee Day–UDD Hip Hop and Ivorian dance | Brian Coyle Park Minneapolis, MN |
June 20th 2007 5:30PM |
| Performance: World Refugee Day–Traditional African dance with well known drummers from the Twin Cities | Brian Coyle Park Minneapolis, MN |
June 20th 2007 4:30PM |
| Workshop: African dance w/ live drummer—Bloomington Girl Scout Day Camp (right on the grass in the park)! | West Bush Lake Park, Bloomington, MN |
June 18th, 2007 2:00 – 2:45PM |
| Workshop: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop | Northern Clay Center Minneapolis, MN. |
June 18th 2007 9:00AM, 10:00AM, 11:00AM |
| 2007 Juneteenth Parade and Performance | Parade down Penn Avenue Performance s in Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis, MN. |
June 16th 2007 Parade 10:00AM, Performance on Dred Scott Stage 12:30 PM – Harriette Tubman Stage 2:15PM |
| Performance: West African traditional singing and social dance, Hip Hop/Krumping, and Breaking | Boston Scientific St. Paul, MN |
June 15th 2007 2:00PM |
| Performance: A.P.P.E.A.L Asian Pacific Partners for Empowerment and Leadership—African song, dance, and drum performance | 317 Washington Street St. Paul, MN. |
June 10th 2007 6-6:30PM |
| Promo: Live Taping for WCCO (Channel 4) News for the Minneapolis Mosiac Event—-UDD performing traditional dancing and live drumming of West Africa! | WCCO Station Minneapolis, MN. |
June 9th 2007 5:30-6PM |
| Performance: Opening Night for the Minneapolis Mosiac—Youth and adult drummers jamming in the street (join the drumming circle) than go over to the main stage and watch UDD Female Dancers (dancing to Ivorian music)! | Hennepin Avenue downtown between 7th & 9th Streets |
June 9th 2007 Drumming Jam Circle – 7PM Ivorian music dance – 8:50-9:10PM |
| Performance: AmeriCorp “VISTA Picnic”—UDD Female Dancers (dancing to Ivorian music)! | Como Midway Pavilion at Como Zoo St. Paul, MN. |
June 7th 2007 12:45PM (15-20 minutes) |
| Promo: Live Taping for Kare 11 News for the Minneapolis Mosiac Event—-UDD performing traditional dancing and live drumming of West Africa! | Intermedia Arts Minneapolis, MN, |
June 6th 2007 5:00-7:00AM |
| Birthday Party Entertainment:–UDD Liberian Female Dancers (dancing to Ivorian music)! | Plymounth.MN. | June 2nd 2007 2:00-3:00pm |
| Performance: UDD youth performers “Enfinity Dancers”–choreographed hip hop routines, krumping, freestyling, and ballet/ hip hop fusion–coordinated by Leah Nelson of Nubia | Northpoint Health and Wellness Center Minneapolis, MN 55411 |
June 1st 2007 5PM |
| Choreography for—Crossing Over Ceremony “Best of America and Africa” by Edna Stevens for the girls of the “We Win” Program founded by Ms. Titilyo Bediako | Jordan Park Elementary Minneapolis, MN. |
May 31st 2007 6:00-8:00M |
| Performance: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop | Diamond Path Elementary Apple Valley, MN. |
May 29th 2007 1:30PM, 2:30PM |
| Workshop (2): “West African and Hip Hop Dance Connections” to aid in the audience’s understanding, evaluation, and discussion of the Flint Hills International Children’s Festival presented by Ordway Theater | Landmark Center, St.Paul MN. |
May 29th, 2007 9:15AM and 10:30AM |
| Dance Schools Showcase: Nineteenth Annual Minnesota Dance Festival–Students from UDD African, and Hip Hop dance classes will perform! | Fitzgerald Theater St. Paul, MN. |
May 20th, 2007 3:30PM |
| Master Class: Hip Hop—Nineteenth Annual Minnesota Dance Festival—lead by Edna Stevens | Fitzgerald Theater St. Paul, MN. |
May 20th 2007 12Noon-1:30PM |
| Performance: Nineteenth Annual Minnesota Dance Festival presented by Ballet Minnesota—(festival director, Andrew Rist) Featuring UDD professional company performers! | Fitzgerald Theater St. Paul, MN. |
May 18, 2007 10:00AM and May 19th, 2:30PM |
| Performance: “AmeriCorp State Kickoff” Event–UDD Hip hop dancers, Poppers and Breakers | Ausburg College Minneapolis, MN. |
May 14th 2007 3:00PM |
| Residency (K1, K2, and 1st graders): Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop | William Byrne Elementary Burnsville, MN. |
May 14th (3), 15th (5), 16th (5), 17th (5), 21st (3), 22nd (5), 223rd (5), 24th (4) 2007 8:30-AM, 9:30AM,10:30AM,12:10PM, 1:10PM Culminating student presentation May 24th at 9:30AM (1st graders) and 12:10PM (K1 and K2) |
| Performance: World of Whittier 2007 Community Event—UDD Hip Hop dancers and Krumpers | Whittier Park, Minneapolis MN. | May 12 2007 3:30 PM |
| Performance: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop | Chelsea Heights Elementary St. Paul, MN. |
May 3rd, 2007 9:00AM and 10:00AM |
| Residency (4 days): Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop | Chelsea Heights Elementary St. Paul, MN. |
May 1st, 2nd, 8th and 9th 2007, 9:00AM, 10:00AM, 1:00PM, 2:00PM |
| Dance Presentation and workshop: African and Hip Hop Dance Connection–Led by Edna Stevens and Joshua Stevens | Buffalo High School Buffalo, MN. |
April 23rd, 2007 2:30-4:30PM |
| Showcase: B-Girl Be fund raiser “Moxi Cut-a thon” | Moxi Hair Salon Minneapolis, MN. |
April 22nd 2007 slot time 4:00-5:00PM |
| Performance with WAI Company of New Zealand: Cultual fusion of traditional African, Indian Kathak, and Native American Dance! | Ordway Center for the Performing Arts St.Paul, MN. |
April 21st, 2007 Show time 7:30PM Check www.ordway.org for ticket price |
| Residency (4 days kindergarden to 6th grade): Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop | Emmet Williams Elementary Shoreview, MN. |
April 19th, 24th, 25th, and 26th 9:00AM, 10:00AM, 11:00AM, 12:30PM, 1:30PM 2007 |
| Collaborative Residency with WAI Company from New Zealand (3 days): Choreographers; Edna Stevens Talton (Traditional African Dance), Rita Mustafi (Indian Kathak Dance), Larry Lazzie (Native Pride/Fancy Dancer)—Each choreographer will bring their students to collectively blend their dance styles together to Wai original music | Orday Theater St.Paul, MN. |
April 16th, 18th,and 19th 4:30-7:30PM 2007 |
| Performance: Cultural Night—West African Coupe/Decalle Dance and Hip Hop Dance | Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peters MN. |
April 13th, 2007 5:30PM |
| Workshop (2 days): Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop | Royal Oaks Elementary Woodbury, MN. |
April 11th and 12th 9:00and10:00AM, 12:30 and 1:30PM |
| Performance: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop | Royal Oaks Elementary Woodbury, MN. |
April 10th 2007 8:10AM and 9:10AM |
| Performance: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop | Columbus Elementary Forest Lake, MN. |
April 9th 2007 9:30 and 10:30AM |
| Residency (week long 10 hours–same group): Hip Hop | El Colegio Charter School Minneapolis, MN. |
March 26th-29th 12:50-3:30 (ends at 3PM on the 27th) Culminating students performance on the 29th at 3-3:30PM |
| Performance: Macy’s Department Store African Flower Show- “Gardina Africans”–(1) Universal Dance Destiny Drum, Song, and Dance Ensemble——(2) UDD Female Dancers (dancing to Ivorian music)! | Macy’s Department Store Downtown Minneapolis |
March 23rd, 29th, 30th and April 5th 2007 11:00AM-1:00PM |
| Performance: Minnesota Social Service Association National Conference African Dance and Drum Ensemble |
Sheridan Hotel Bloomington, MN. |
March 22nd 2007 12 Noon |
| Workshop: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop | Edgerton Elementary Maplewood, MN. |
March 19th 2007 9:50AM |
| Master Class: for Boys and Girls Club National Keystone Youth Conference (Hip Hop –lead by James aka “Dizne” and Joshua Stevens Salsa –lead by Edna Stevens): | Minneapolis Convention Center Minneapolis, MN. |
March 17th 2007 2 sessions of each 2:30-3:30PMand 3:45-4:45PM |
| Performance: Boys and Girls Club National Keystone Conference—Dance time-line from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s—see some of the work of Twin Cities hottest choreography by “mom and son” team –Edna and Joshua Stevens. Catch Josh and Jake of the “Optimistic Crew” in the 70’s dance and also with the rest of the crew breaking in the 80’s piece! | Minneapolis Convention Center Minneapolis, MN. |
March 15th 2007 7:00PM |
| B-Girl Be Residency (11 days –7th and 8th graders in the “We Win Program” w/ Titilyo Bediako (sponsored by Intermedia Arts/ B-Girl Be) | Jordan Park Elementary Minneapolis, MN. |
March 15th-May 31st 2007 7:30-8:30AM |
| Workshop: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop | Crest View Elementary Brooklyn Park, MN. |
March 12th 2007 3:15PM |
| Performance: St. Louis Park H.S. Gala Universal Dance Destiny will open the event with African dance and drumming—-then close the event with a Hip hop performance |
St.Louis Park H.S. St.Louis Park, MN |
February 24th 2007 7:30-9PM |
| Workshop: Girls Scouts African Dance and Drumming | St. Louis Park Junior High school St. Louis Park, MN |
February 24th 2007 2:30-3:30PM |
| Workshop: Hip hop | Hopkins West Junior High School Minnetonka,MN. 55305 |
February 20th and 28th 2007 1:30-3PM |
| Performance: Black Student Association “Soulstice Event” celebrating Black History month- West African dance and drumming performance | University of Minnesota, Duluth Campus Duluth, Minnesota |
February 17th 2007 6PM |
| Performance: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop | Hillside Elementary school Cottage Grove, MN. |
February 15th 2007 9AM |
| Performance: “African dance, song, and drumming” Sheridan YMCA Beacons Program “Black History Month Celebration” | Sheridan Global Arts Magnet YMCA Beacons Division Northeast Minneapolis |
February 12th 2007 6PM |
| Performance: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop | Nokomis Montessori Magnet St. Paul, MN. |
February 12th 2007 9:45AM |
| Performance: Blue Cross and Blue Sheild | Eagan, MN. | February 8th 2007 11-30AM-12:30 |
| Performance: Connection of West African Dance to Modern American Hip Hop | Hopkins Senior High school Hopkins, MN. |
February 7th 2007 8:15AM |
| B-Girl Be Residency (10 days 7th and 8th grade): Hip hop Dance and History (Intermedia Arts) | Sheridan Global Arts Magnet Minneapolis, MN. |
February 5th, 6th, 8th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 26th, 27th and culminating student performance on March 15th 2007 |
| Workshop for Dance Educators: African rooted Hip hop dance | All-State Dance Education Summit at Peprich Center for Arts Education, Golden Valley, MN. | February 3rd 2007 2:15-3:30PM |
| Fringe Encore at the Guthrie: AFRICAN ROADS, AMERICAN STREETS RETURN | GUTHRIE THEATER https://secure.guthrietheater.org/guthrie/SelectShowL.asp?date=200702 |
February 1st 2007 7:30PM, 3rd at 1PM, 4that 3PM |
| Performance: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop | Burnsville Senior High School Burnsville, Mn. 55337 |
February 1st 2007 12:25 and 1:25 |
| Residency: (12 days including final student performance) West African and Hip Hop dance – Connection through movement | Saint Louis Park High School St., Louis Park, MN. |
January 30th, February 2nd, 6th, 8th, 9th, 13th, 15th, 16th, 20th, 22, and culminating student performance on the 24th from 6:30-7:30PM. |
| Workshop (2days): African Dance and Drums lead by Edna Stevens Talton and guest drummer | Guthrie Learning Center (inside the Guthrie Theater) 818 South 2nd Street Minneapolis, MN. 55415—-Opened to the public for$15 www.guthrie.org No Experience Necessary |
January 29th 2007 6:30-8:00PM and January 30th 2006 10:00-11:30AM |
| Residency (17days/4th graders) culminating student performance at 270 Dances | Eisenhower Elementary, Hopkins MN. | January 29th, 31st, February 5th, 6th, 7th, 15th, 26th, 27th, 28th, March 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 12th, 13th, 14th, and culminating student performance at 270 Dances at Hopkins High School on March 19th 2007 6:30PM |
| Performance: International Day | North Hennepin Community College Brooklyn Park, MN. |
January 29th 2007 11:45-12 Noon |
| Performance: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop | Lincoln School Beacon Boys and Girls Club Minneapolis, MN. |
January 24th 2007 6:15-7:05PM |
| Performance (2): Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop | Eisenhower Elementary, Hopkins MN. |
January 22nd 2007 9:15 and 10:15AM |
| Residency (Primarily Hip hop with an old school flavor): Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities |
Lincoln School Beacon Boys and Girls Club Minneapolis, MN. |
January 17th and 31st, February 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, March 7th, 14th (6:15-7:05PM), and culminating student performance March 15th 2007 at the Minneapolis Convention Center 7PM |
| Workshop: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop | Skyview Elementary, Oakdale, MN. | January 9th 2007 2:30PM |
| Workshop: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop | Crest View Elementary Brooklyn Park, MN. |
January 8th 2007 3:15PM |
| Workshop (4 workshops total): Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop (*YAMN) | Fair Oaks Elementary Brooklyn Park, MN. | January 4th 2007 9AM, 10AM, 1:30PM, and 2:20PM |
| Performance: Kwanza Celebration | Minnesota History Center St.Paul, MN. |
December 30th 2006 2:30PM |
| Dance Showcase: UNIVERSAL DANCE DESTINY 2ND ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOWCASE—-See a diverse showcase of professional and youth artist of different genres from around the Twin Cities. | Capri Theater | December 16th 2006 5:30-7PM |
| Workshop (8 workshops total): Girls Scout Hip Hop Dance | Crystal, MN. | December 16th 2006 and January 6th 2007 9:30-10:30AM, 10:30-11:30AM, 12-1PM, and 1-2PM |
| Performance: Plymouth Christian Youth Center/ Capri Theater Holiday Gift Sale Event | Capri Theater, Minneapolis MN. | December 9th 2006 1PM |
| Residency: (10 weeks 4 6th grade classes) Connection of West African dance to modern American Hip Hop | Gatewood Elementary Minnetonka, MN. |
November 29th, 30th, December 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, January 10th and 11th (9:45-12:40PM)—-Final culminating performance January 11th, 6:30PM at Eisenhower Community Center, Hopkins MN. |
| Performance: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop | Gatewood Elementary School, Minnetonka, MN. |
November 27th 2006 9:45 and 10:45AM |
| Performance: Choreographer’s Evening 2006 “Fusion of Cultures” choreographed by Edna Stevens Talton | Walker Art Center | November 25th 2006 7 and 9:30PM |
| Performance: Global Market Multicultural Performance (Hip Hop , Latin, Breaking/Popping and Locking and Free-styling) | South Minneapolis, MN. | November 18th 2006 5-6:15PM |
| Post- Show Performance for “Atigone” | Children’s Theater, Minneapolis, MN. | November 17th 2006 9:15PM |
| Workshop (2): Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop (*YAMN) | Lake Elmo Elementary School Lake Elmo, MN. |
November 16th 2006 6:30-7:20PM K – through Grade 3 7:30 – 8:20PM Grades 4-6 |
| Workshop: Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop (*YAMN) | Woodland Elementary, Brooklyn P’ark MN. |
November 15th, 2006 |
| Performance: Rollergirls Pre-show—-UDD “Enfinity Dancers” and the “Optimystic Crew” will perform Breaking, Popping, and Free-styling | Roy Wilkins Auditorium | November 11th 2006 Doors open 6:30PM Pre-show performance 7PM |
| Workshop: Traditional African dance with live drumming– with students from College of St. Benedict (14 participants) |
Hennepin Center for the Performing Arts Minneapolis, MN. |
November 3rd 2007 3:30-4:30PM |
| Workshops (all girls): Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop | Skyview Elementary, Oakdale, MN. | October 31st 2006 2:40-3:30PM |
| Performance: Global Market Multicultural Performance (African dance, African and Hip Hop drumming, Latin, and Breaking/Popping and Locking) | South Minneapolis, MN. | October 28th 2006 5-6:30PM |
| Performance: Youth Community Connection—Enfinity Dancers (Hip Hop) | St. Paul, MN. | October 12th 2006 5:45PM |
| Performance: West African and Hip Hop dance – Connection through movement | Columbia Heights High School, Columbia Heights, MN. |
October 25th 2006 9:40AM |
| Performance: Liberian Birthday Bash | Anoka Grand Armory | October 7th 2006 8PM |
| Workshop for Families (Harambee proram): Intergenerational Hip Hop Dance | St. Louis Park, MN. | October 8th 2006 3-5PM |
| Workshop for Families (Harambee proram): Intergenerational Hip Hop Dance | Duluth, MN. | October 1st, November 5th 2006 4-6PM |
| Performance: Connection of West African Dance to Modern American Hip Hop: | Blake Middle School, Hopkins, MN. |
September 22nd 2006 2PM |
| Residency: (6 mounths-younger group) Harambee Village Hip Hop dance | Bethany Luthern Church South Minneapolis |
Start date: September 18th 2006 6-6:50PM & 7-7:50PM |
| Residency: (year long) Liberian Culture, History, Music, Song, Dance and Clothing (*YA of MN) | Metropolitian Open House Charter School St. Louis Park, MN |
September 18th 2006 to June 8th 2007 1:30-2:15PM (Mondays except holidays and breaks) -Culminating Student demonstrations |
| Festival:Twighlight Celebration—-culminating performance by students in Edna Stevens Talton’s workshops audience welcomed to take part. | Center for Independent Artist Minneapolis, MN. |
September 16th 2006 6-9PM |
| Residency: African and Hip Hop Dance Connection | Center for Independent Artist and El Colegio Charter School minneapolis, MN. | September 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 4-5:30PM |
| Theater Production: African Roads, American Streets—-revised with half the cast and a few new performers | Center for Independent Artists Minneapolis, MN. |
September 10th 2006 7PM |
| Performance: Back to school Rally—-Sponsored by Achieve!Minneapolis, Minneapolis Public Schools and Minnesota Minority Education Partnership—-Hip Hop Dance | Boom Island Park, Minneapolis, MN. | August 30th 2006 5-5:30PM |
| Performance: Twin Cities Celebration of Hip Hop 2006 | Outside 1st Avenue Nightclub Minneapolis, MN. |
August 20th 2006 6PM |
| Fringe Encore Performance—Congrats to the cast and crew for being the most popular show at the Southern Theatre during the Fringe! | Southern Theater, Minneap[olis, MN. | August 13th 2006 8:30PM |
| UNIVERSAL DANCE DESTINY CLASSES 1 YR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION (division that offers classes) and FRINGE WRAP PARTY—-Students, Teachers, Cast, Family, Friends, and invited Guest only! | Royal Buffet New Hope, MN | August 13th 2006 Time 6PM |
| Residency: Hip hop Dance with an intro on the influence from West African Culture—culminates into a final performance (*YA of MN) | Jack Cornelius Boys and Girls Club South Minneapolis, MN |
August, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 31st from 3-5PM 2006. Final Performance on August 31st at 4:30PM |
| Performance: Connection of West African Dance to Modern American Hip Hop: | Jack Cornelius Boys and Girls Club, South Minneapolis |
August 8th 2006 4PM |
| Fox 9 News—taping to promote the Fringe Festival Shows | Fox 9 News Building, Eden Priarie | August 5th 2006 8:15 on air |
| 2006 MINNESOTA FRINGE FESTIVAL! UDD will be presenting “AFRICAN ROADS, AMERICAN STREETS”—produced, directed and choreographed by Edna Stevens with collaborative work from top choreographers in the Twin Cities such as: William Atchouelou, Chandara Penn, and youth choreography by Joshua Stevens (www.fringefringefestival.org) | Southern Theater 1420 Washington Ave. South, Minneapolis |
August 3rd 7PM, 4th 8:30PM, 10th 5:30PM, 11th 4PM, and 12th 8:30PM |
| Workshop: West African and Hip Hop dance: Connection through movement | Summit Academy, Minneapolis, MN. |
August 2nd 2006 2-3PM |
| Performance: Twin Cities Carifest 2006—UDD will perform a hardcore Caribbean piece–New York style (Calypso, Reggae/Dancehall) | West Bank of the Mississippi River (West River Rd.) | July 29th 2006 Time 4PM |
| Competition: Rice Street Dance Fest—3rd Place winners! | St. Paul | July 29th 2006 1:30PM |
| Workshop: MultiCultural Development Center (MCDC) Event honoring successful Liberian business owners—–dance “Liberian Grand March” lead by Edna Stevens | Brooklyn Center Community Center, Brooklyn Center, MN. |
July 26th 2006 7:30PM |
| Workshop: Fall Out Art Fest (Hip Hop dance steps demo showing the influence from West African dance) | South Minneapolis | July 22nd 2006 4PM |
| Performance/Demonstration:2006 Fall Out Art Fest (Hip Hop and African dance) | Minneapolis, MN | July 22nd 2006 2:30PM |
| Rondo Days Parade—UDD youth dancers participated in the televised parade | St. Paul, MN | July 25th 2006 10AM |
| UDD Fundraiser Event for our Fringe Show “African Roads, American Streets”—-meet most of the cast and see another sneak peek if you missed the “Fringe for All”! | Capri Theater | July 7th 2006 5PM |
| B Girl Be Dance Showcase Opening Performance—featuing UDD Female Revolutin Dancers, UDD Breakers “Optimistic Crew”, and the Enfinity Dancers | 1st Avenue Nightclub | July 1st 2006 7PM |
| Performance: B-Girl Be Hip Hop Dance Showcase—-featuring UDD Female Revolutin dancers, UDD youth Poppers and special guest by new youth female Popper | Intermedia Arts | June 30th 2006 7 & 9PM |
| B Girl Be Kick Off- “Hip Hop Herstory” featuring Roxanne Shante’—Closing performance by UDD’s Breakin’ instructor and Breakers “Optimistic Crew” and the Enfinity Dancers | Capri Theater | June 29th 2006 6PM |
| Summer Hip Hop Clinic (5 days–3 groups): Beginning, Intermediate, and Advance groups | Classical Ballet Academy/ Ballet Arts | June 26-30th 2006-9:30AM-10:45PM Intermediate group, 11:15-12:30PM Adavanced group, July 4th-6th Wed. 5:30-6:30PM Beginner group |
| Workshops (3hrs long-same group-age range 7-15): Connection of West African Dance to modern American Hip Hop | Northern Clay Center | June 22th 2006 9AM |
| Performance: Stone Arch Festival–A promo for B-girl Be | St. Anthony Main, City Pages Stage | June 18th 2006 11:30 AM |
| Workshop:Stone Arch Festival–Hip Hop dance demonstrations | Family Times Art Activities area Minneapolis, MN. |
June 17th 2006 3-4PM |
| Performance: Stone Arch Festival | St. Anthony Main, Star Tribune Stage | June 17th 2006 2-2:45PM |
| 2006 Juneteenth Parade and Performance on the Harriet Tubman Stage | Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis |
June 17th 2006 Parade: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Performance: 12:10PM |
| Outdoor Workshop: Hip Hop/ Breaking/ Popping/ Locking, for the Flint Hills International Children’s Festival—featured UDD’s director and youth performers | “Create and Learn” tent St. Paul, MN. |
June 3rd 2006 3:30-4:30PM |
| Performance: Spring Art Party | North Commons Park, Minneapolis | June 3rd 2006 12:45-1:30PM |
| Performance: Police Week Open House | The 2nd Precinct, Columbia Heights MN. | May 20th 2006 12:30 PM |
| Performance: What about us and Asian Media Access—UDD B-boys ” Optimistic Crew” along with instructors from UDD classes—Special featured female dancers from the “HDC Crew” | Capri Theater Minneapolis MN. | May 18th, 2006 6: 15PM |
| Workshops (4 within 3 days): (Sponsored by Ordway Theater) Explore the evolution from traditional West African dance to contemporary American Hip Hop (as a preparation for students to see the “Children of Uganda” performances at Ordway in June) | Longfellow Elememtary, Minneapolis MN. | May 16th 1:25-2:15PM ,18th and 25th 12:20-2:15PM |
| Performance: World of Whittier 2006 Community Event featuing the Enfinity Dancers youth group (Choreography for Whittier Community Ed after school Latin and Hip Hop dance classes—including choreography for Arizona Bridge Project girls) | Whittier Park, Minneapolis MN. | May 13th 2:30PM |
| Cultural Night—West African Dance and Drumming | Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peters MN. | May 12th 2006 4:20PM |
| Workshops (2): West African Dance and Drumming (with special guest artist, Christian Adeti) in connection to Modern day Hip Hop moves | Turtle Lake, WI. | May 9th 2006 1PM and 2PM |
| Connection of West African Dance to Modern American Hip Hop: | Turtle Lake Jr/ Sr High School, Turtle Lake WI. | May 9th 2006 1:00PM and 2:00PM |
| Cinco De Mayo Event—televised parade–performed Latin, Reggaeton, Hip Hop, and Reggae Dancehall for “Jóvenes de Salud” |
Parque Castillo Stage, sponsored by Target St. Paul, MN | May 6th 5:00-5:20 PM |
| Performance: Neighborhood House Grand Opening Celebration of the Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center: West African and Hip Hop dance: Connection through movement | Neighborhood House, St. Paul MN. | April 30th 4:15PM |
| Master Class: Hip Hop Dance (presented by Classical Ballet Academy aka Ballet Arts Minnesota) for Minnesota Dance Festival Event “Dancing in the Streets” | Minnesota Business Academy St. Paul MN. |
April 30th 2006 12-1:30PM |
| Dance Party at Universal Dance Destiny. A TIME TO MIX, MINGLE, and MOVE! Network with our instructors, students, and supporters. Meet our newest and talented members of our youth dance team. | Capri Theater, Minneapolis | April 30th 2006 7PM |
| Youth Summit—-featuring the Enfinity Dancers youth group and new UDD youth Breakers “Optimistic Crew” | Stewart Park, Minneapolis MN. | April 29th 11:30AM |
| Worhshops (2 groups): Hip Hop-culminates into a final routine. | Buffalo Community Middle School | April 28th 8:30-2:30PM |
| West African and Hip Hop dance: Connection through movement | University of Wisconsin-River Falls—at the Hagestad Student Center Mall | April 26th 2006 10-11AM |
| Universal Dance Destiny Latin students and instructor, song and dance performance for the 17th Annual Fiesta | University of Duluth | April 22nd 2006 6PM |
| Workshops (4 days): Hip Hop—including the history and basics of Popping, Locking, Breaking and Freestyling—3rd—8thgraders | Mounds Park Academy, St. Paul, MN. | April 10th 8:30-12:15PM, April 11th 11:10-12:15PM, April12th 11:10-2:40PM, April 13th 8:30-12:15PM |
| West African and Hip Hop dance: Connection through movement | Rockbridge Elementary, Duluth MN. | April 7th 2006 8:30AM |
| West African and Hip Hop dance: Connection through movement | Lester Park Elementary, Duluth MN. | April 7th, 2006 10AM |
| Workshop-Drumming: World Beat Students | Nettleton Elementary, Duluth MN. | April 7th 11:30-12:30PM |
| West African and Hip Hop dance: Connection through movement | Nettleton Elementary, Duluth MN. | April 7th 2006 2:30PM |
| Connection of West African Dance to Modern American Hip Hop–featuring newest members of the “Enfinity dancers” youth dance team (*YA of MN) | Morris Bye Elementary | April 3rd 2006 1:30 and 2:30PM |
| Workshops (3days): Reggae Dancehall/Hip Hop dance with influences from the movie “Rize” (students painted their faces and displayed serious Krumping/Clowning technique) |
El Colegio Charter School Minneapolis, MN. | March 27th, 28th, and 29 2006 Performance on March 30th at 6:30 and 7PM |
| Workshops (2 days): Hip Hop/Reggae Dancehall | West Junior High School (All girls group) | March 21st and 23rd 2006 1:15-2:30PM |
| Comminingle Urban Hip Hop Fashion show–featuring dancers and instructors from Universal Dance Destiny | Fine Line Music Cafe, Downtown Minneapolis | March 21st 2006 7:30PM |
| West African dance and drum performance at Give Us Wings Event-“Building a Village”, an organization dedicated to helping people of Uganda and Kenya | McNamara Alumni Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis MN. | March 18th 2006 5:30-10:00PM |
| Workshop: Hip Hop | Hopkins High School | March 14th 11:00-12noon |
| Cooper Talent Show special guest performance company–West African and Hip Hop | Cooper High School New Hope, MN. | March 10th 7PM |
| West African drum and dance Residency (10 days) : culminating into a final performance for “270 Dance Show” | Hopkins High School, Hopkins MN. |
March 1st to 20th 2006 |
| Workshop: West African dance-Girls Scout group | New Brunswick United Methodist Church, New Hope MN. | February 25th2006 11-12noon |
| Hennepin County Library’s “One World” Program -See Press page for article |
Eden Prairie Library | February 18th 2006 11AM |
| Connection of West African dance to Modern American Hip Hop | Middleton Elementary, Woodbury MN. | Februray 16th 2006 1PM and 2PM |
| Black History Month choreography for students performance | Valley Middle School, Apple Valley MN. | February 14th and 16th 3PM |
| West African and Hip Hop dance: Connection through movement | Webster Magnet midddle School | February 13th 2006 11:05 and 12:05 |
| Performance: Black Student Association “Soulstice Event” celebrating Black History month- West African dance and drumming performance | University of Minnesota, Duluth Campus Duluth, Minnesota |
February 11th 2006 6PM |
| Workshop for Educators: Arts for All (Sponsored by Ordway Theater)–Explore the evolution from traditional West African dance to contemporary American Hip Hop | Battle Creek Middle school, Saint Paul MN. |
February 11th 2006 2-3PM |
| Hennepin County Library’s “One World Program” | Ridgedale Library | February 11th 2006 11AM |
| Residency (10 days): Connection of West African Dance to Modern American Hip Hop (*YA of MN) culminating into a final performance for “270 Dance Show” | Eisenhower Elementary, Hopkins MN. | February 9th to March 20th |
| Performance: Connection of West African Dance to Modern American Hip Hop | Eisenhower Elementary, Hopkins MN. | February 7th 2006 9:15 & 10:15AM |
| Hennepin County Library’s “One World” Program | Brookdale Library | February 4th 2006 11AM |
| Multicultural Dance Residency: Hip Hop (2 days), African, and Waltz | King of Grace Lutheran Middle School, Golden Valley, MN | February 1st, 2nd, 6th and 8th 2006 |
| Best Buy’s “Celebration of Black History Month” kickoff performance | Best Buy Corporate Campus Richfield, MN. |
February 1st 2006 11:30AM |
| Universal Dance Destiny Holiday Show | Capri Theater | December 11th 2005 4:30PM |
| Choreographers Evening 2005—“Young Dancers Groove” | Walker Art Center | November 26th 2005 7 & 9:30PM |
| Fall Church Festival (Holding Forth the Word of Life Ministries) | West Broadway, Minneapolis, MN. | September 24th 2005 1PM |
| Youth Day | Fairview Park, Minneapolis, MN. | September 17th 2005 2:50PM |
| Twin Cities 4th Annual Celebration of Hip-Hop | 1st Avenue Night Club, Downtown Minneapolis, MN. | August 21st 2005 4:30PM |
| Performance: Allianz Life Diversity Week–Influence of West African dance evolving into Modern America Hip Hop | Golden Valley, MN. | August 18th 2005 12noon |
| Performance: Metris Uptown Art Fair | Uptown (Corner of Lake and Hennepin), Minneapolis, MN. | August 6th 2005 2:15PM |
| Performance: Minneapolis Peace Games | Capri Theater, West Broadway, Minneapolis, MN. | August 2nd 2005 7PM |
| Performance Showcase: 9×22 Dance Lab-A Choreographer’s Showcase and Discussion | Byrant Lake Bowl, Minneapolis, MN. | July 27th 2005 8PM-9:30PM |
| Performance/Lecture/Demonstrations: Fallout Art Fest-Creativity, Community, Diversity | Fallout Urban Art Center (outside), Minneapolis, MN. | July 23rd, 2005 11AM |
| Twin Cities Carifest | West Bank of the Mississippi River (West River Rd.) | July 23rd, 2005 12noon |
| B-Girl Be Summit – A celebration of Women in Hip-Hop | Intermedia Arts, Minneapolis, MN. | Sunday June 5th at 12noon |
| Arizona Bridge Project Annual Recital | Old Arizona Theater, Minneapolis, MN. | May 19th 2005 at 7PM |
| Zenon Dance School Annual Spring Concert | Zenon School of Dance | May 15th 2005 at 7:30PM |
| “International Day” Cultural Performance | Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn Park, MN. | April 31st, 2005 |
| Annual meeting of Whittier Neighborhood Assoc. choreography/performance w/ ABP preteen & teen girls | Whittier Middle School, Minneapolis, MN. | March 31st, 2005 |
| Hip-HopWorkshops (3 days): Project Parks program | Eden Park Community Center, Brooklyn Park, MN. | December 21st, 28th, and 30th 2004 at 12:30-3:30PM |
| Choreography for “Community Day” performed by Liberian AGILE program teen girls | Brian Coyle Center, Minneapolis, MN. | December 21st, 2004 |
| Choreography for “African Worlds Day” performed by Liberian AGILE program teen girls | University of MN. Minneapolis, MN. | December 11th, 2004 |
| “International Day” Cultural Performance | Hennepin Technical College, Eden Praire, MN. | November 17th, 2004 at 1PM |
| Workshops (2 groups): Luthern Girls Scout “Stay Up All Night Event”,Funk/Hip-Hop culminating into a final performance. | St. Louis Park, MN. | November 12th, 2004 7- 9PM |
| Performance: “Africa Today” cable show | NWTC network Brooklyn Park, MN. | November 12th, 2004 at 4 – 5PM |
| Hip-Hop Dance Instruction & Performance: A.G.A.P.E. (Adolescent Girls and Parenting Education) | St. Paul, MN. | November 11th, 2004 1:20PM -2:20PM |
| Performance with Nimely’s Pan African Dance Troupe | M.I.T. University, St. Paul | September 25th, 2004 |
| Opening Act for a famous African singer, Meiway, from Ivory Coast. | St. Thomas University. St. Paul MN. | September 10th, 2004 at 9PM |
| Performance: African American Parent Appreciation Day | Franklin School, St. Paul MN. | February 9th, 2004 at 10:50AM |
| Workshop & Dance Party: Cha-Cha, Salsa, Swing, Hip Hop | Roseville Dance School | January 10th, 2004 |
| Performance: Celebration dance reflecting Kwanza | Oakview Elementary School | December 13th, 2003 |
| Performance: RESOURCE, Inc, Annual Staff Recognition Event | Temple Israel, 24th & Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis | December 10th, 2003 2:00-4:30PM |
| Performance: Minnesota African Women’s Association… presents An African Holiday Celebration | Cedar Cultural Center, Minneapolis MN. | December 4th, 2003 4PM |
| Performance: Successful Academic Family Empowerment S.A.F.E, a Liberian Cultural Celebration | Northwest Suburban Integration School | November 19th, 2003 6PM |
| Performance: Women Achieving New Directions… presents “Celebrating Single Moms Who Raise the Roof” | Zuhrah Shrine Auditorium | June 21st, 2003 9:00AM |