HAITIAN FOLKLORIC DANCE CLASSEs

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 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 drums and is continuing his path as a FAMU graduate in the traditional arts of early music.