Se Pam Collectives presents Haitian Folkloric Dances; one of the richest in the Caribbean. It inventories over 100 different dances; very specific and with deep significance. At Se Pam Collectives, we will concentrate on the most familiar ones; Kongo, Nago, Petwo, Ibo, and Yanvalou. The classes are conducted on recorded music, alternating as well with live drumming. A well-rounded approach has to include the musicality portion in order to understand the different rhythms, their purpose, context, and role in relation to the dances. The classes are conducted barefooted. We recommend comfortable gym closes.
LOCATION:
MM Fitness
8602 Temple Terrace Hwy, D36
Tampa, FL 33637
(Upstairs studio)
Also available online
Recommended attire: Comfortable clothes, gym attire.
Meet Se Pam Collective lead percussionist; Nicholas Spivey. Born in the USA, Nicho was introduced to the art of drumming at a tender age. He credits his mother for exposing him to the rich musical world that has been his life. Well-versed in multiple types of drumming, Nicho specializes in Djembe, and the various Haitian rhythms. Nich
Meet Se Pam Collective lead percussionist; Nicholas Spivey. Born in the USA, Nicho was introduced to the art of drumming at a tender age. He credits his mother for exposing him to the rich musical world that has been his life. Well-versed in multiple types of drumming, Nicho specializes in Djembe, and the various Haitian rhythms. Nicholas resided in Haiti for many years and became familiar with the different styles of drumming specific to Haiti. His nickname at Se Pa'm Dance Company is "The Translator". He is the Musical Director for Lumbé Performing Arts Company located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. When he drums, you listen.
Se Pam Collective proudly introduces Génia Guirand.
Génia has her degree in Psychology. She currently works as a counselor. She has years of experience as a performer and as an instructor. She was trained in ballet, jazz, hip hop, and Latin American ballroom prior to traditional African and Afro-diasporic dance. She was professionally tra
Se Pam Collective proudly introduces Génia Guirand.
Génia has her degree in Psychology. She currently works as a counselor. She has years of experience as a performer and as an instructor. She was trained in ballet, jazz, hip hop, and Latin American ballroom prior to traditional African and Afro-diasporic dance. She was professionally trained and mentored by Kwame A. Ross in the art of dance and performance, using Afro Cuban, Brazilian, and Haitian music and folktales. She recently opened Lumbé Performing Arts Company where she is the Artistic Director. LPAC is located in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Meet Alexander Spires. Born and raised in Tallahassee FL, Alex found his passion for percussion when he was 15 years old. He joined his local school drumline and his range of instruments only grew from there. He is skilled in instruments from marching band percussion to classical percussion. In 2017, he began his journey learning African
Meet Alexander Spires. Born and raised in Tallahassee FL, Alex found his passion for percussion when he was 15 years old. He joined his local school drumline and his range of instruments only grew from there. He is skilled in instruments from marching band percussion to classical percussion. In 2017, he began his journey learning African drums and is continuing his path as a FAMU graduate in the traditional arts of early music.
As a well-versed percussionist, we are proud to have Matthew "Pure" Bradley as a new addition to the Se Pam Collective. Under the leadership of Nicho Spivey, Matthew "Pure" Bradley is thriving in the new language of Haitian drumming.
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