Chester, PA — February 8 — As part of the J. Lewis Crozer Library’s continuing celebration of Black History Month, the library is proud to welcome Commonwealth Speaker Angela Watson and her "Healing African Dance" presentation. This program will take place on Saturday, February 26th at 2:00p.m. at the J. Lewis Crozer Library, 620 Engle Street in Chester. The presentation is free of charge and open to the public. Registration is appreciated at (610) 494-3454.
Ms. Watson’s presentation will explore the healing aspects of African dance through lecture, video, and dance demonstration. Audiences will learn about social, folklore, and ritual African dances that are performed throughout African life—from births, to naming ceremonies, to weddings, to death. Audience members can participate by learning the movements of a dance. The presentation is appropriate for audiences for all ages. Families are especially encouraged to attend!
Angela Watson is a choreographer and storyteller who specializes in African dance. She conducted dance research as a Fulbright Scholar in Guinea, West Africa and holds a Masters Degree in Dance Therapy from MCP Hahnemann University. Watson is also a primary dancer and choreographer for Philadelphia’s own KùlúMèlé African Dance and Drum Ensemble.
The J. Lewis Crozer Library proudly continues its tradition of service to the Chester community through its print and electronic resources as well as year-round programming. This presentation is a program of the Pennsylvania Humanities Council supported in part by National Endowment for the Humanities. The Pennsylvania Humanities Council, a nonprofit organization, inspires individuals to enjoy and share a life of learning. For more information, visit www.pahumanities.org.
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