The Fourth Edition of the “ AFRICADANCE CONFERENCE ”
will take place for the First time in Africa.
I have judged it necessary and significant to hold on to my original VISION and PURPOSE of this Conference, by bringing it to Africa. I was born in Cameroon*, therefore, it is natural, after been away for so long, to organize it there. It will be the launching of the NEXT CHAPTER of this Special Event; which, starting in 2009 will become a BIANNUAL Conference, taking place in a Country in Africa and Europe or state in America, chosen at random every year. Because, beside an EMERGENCY AND urgency to promote all Africa (53 Nations) Arts and Cultures, from the point of view of it real masters in the FIELD OF DANCE, this Conference was created to establish a real Cultural exchange Program between Teachers and Students of Dance from Africa to America and Vice Versa. Another possibility aiming at reconnecting with the Diaspora while continuing to Inform and share with the rest of the World.
 AFRICADANCE PROJECT IS MY MODEST CONTRIBUTION TO THE ART OF DANCE. THANK YOU…A BUNCH, TO OUR PRODUCER AND Former FOUNDER, Mme Debbie Allen, ALL THE SUPPORTERS, THE WONDERFULL FACULTY, VOLUNTEERS, SINCERELY.
Titus Fotso
AFRICADANCE PROJECT
Initiator, Director,
*Cameroon is located on the west coast of Africa, often called
“AFRICA IN MINIATURE” because of its great cultural, ethnical and geographical diversity.
INTRODUCTION:
The perception of Africa and it diverse Culture and Population have been strongly influenced by a construct of limited and one dimensional that do not accurately depict the true breath of each African Country experience. Africa is a Continent divided in 53 Independent Nations. The People born into each region, ethnic or language group share a unique and rich history, with age-old customs, beliefs and culture that distinguish them from other peoples.
AFRICADANCE CONFERENCE is a Journey through the Continent, through the myriad of regional musical and dance forms of “Yesterday” and “Today”. This Journey* provides a panoramic, authentic, and Original tableau of each country, redefined and Interpreted by a panel of professionals in Dance.
VISION:
The AFRICADANCE CONFERENCE serve as the premiere platform for all African master in the Arts of Dance and Choreography, from various Nations, ethnic and Cultural background, to gather, share and develop a UNIFIED VISION for a brighter FUTURE at home and abroad.
MISSION:
The AFRICADANCE CONFERENCE mission is to provide accurate information to all participants about History, Education, Cultural practices and Entertainment as well as discussions about issues that are impacting African Dancers and Choreographer as they try to integrate into the western Culture.
UTMOST PURPOSE:
• To encourage a unified Vision, Mission, Cohesiveness and understanding among African Artists in the field of Dance, Choreography and Musical theatre.
• To provide Valuable information on how to receive support through various processes.
• To have the Conference serve as a place for open dialogue between all participants, amateurs and professionals in the Art of Dances, Films, Music Video, Show busyness, Sponsors and Government agencies.
• To Re-energize and reward Creativity and Innovation in African Dance, thus, promoting a culture of excellence.
• To open a new veil on the, often ignored, large, diverse and Complex African Cultures, especially it Art of Dance.
• To Establish a Unique Program that truly makes an effort to explore, inform and promote the whole African Dance Spectrum.
• To provide a Harmonious and Serious Environment for a positive exchange among Youth and Elders, Teachers, Advance and Beginner Students. Local and International Artists in Dance. Thus, Enabling a new and real CULTURAL and EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM between Africa and the rest of the World.
• To create a new and unified curriculum in African Dance, in order to establish a unique and excellent African Dance Academy in Africa and it duplicates in majors metropolis or Selected dance Communities around the World: the “ AFRICADANCE INSTITUTE ”.
• To enable a more active participation and recognizable contribution in the Global contemporary Dance Network.
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More detailing Information and News on this AFRICADANCE and our CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM (A3)*, TBA soon.
If you are interested in Sponsoring, Producing this event in your
Community or to Support our effort in anyway, contact us........
Telephone: (310) 590-0016
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