Kwanzaa is an American holiday created as a tool for healing, incorporating principles that promote affirming and positive messages that transcend ethnicity. Choreographer, author, dancer, Walter Rutledge’s Kwanzaa Dance Party incorporates the traditional elements of the holiday while introducing new movement, art, and music concepts. Joining Walter are percussionist Nathanial Steely and West African dancer Nubia Braithwaite. Together, they will introduce the principles of Kwanzaa through dance, singing, music, and art as part of a fun and engaging experience.
Workshops will be held at 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:30 pm 3:30 pm and are included with admission.