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Afterschool Live Arts with 92Y: West African Dance

Courtney Thompson

May 7, 2020


Get ready to visit Africa without a passport. We will explore the rhythms and movement of traditional and modern West African dance with 92Y Teaching Artist and professional dancer Courtney Thompson.

92Y’s Afterschool Live Arts Series invites students and families to celebrate the end of the school day with free live performances and art-making activities led by 92Y’s expert Teaching Artists. Tune in on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 pm ET to explore different art forms and artistic traditions. Recommended for ages 5+.

Courtney Thompson

Courtney Thompson

An avid lover and promoter of the African Diaspora, Courtney Thompson expresses her African Roots through her first love: dance …

Courtney Thompson

Courtney Thompson

An avid lover and promoter of the African Diaspora, Courtney Thompson expresses her African Roots through her first love: dance. She has performed on professional dance teams and for a range of organizations since the age of four. As a student at Howard University, she was captain of the celebrated Omoge dance troupe. Courtney studied dance at Alvin Ailey (NY) and gained certification in Kukuwa African Dance Fitness. She teaches dance to children of all ages at various charter, public schools and preschools and has expanded her offerings to include family classes and classes for seniors. She joined 92Y as a Teaching Artist for the Center for Arts Learning & Leadership in 2019.

Categories: Dance


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