Current Dance Workshops and Class Schedule
2008-2009
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FALL 2008 CLASS SCHEDULE






West African Dance Classes For Kids
Ages
6-16
taught at
PROPHECY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
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uesdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm
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West African Dance Classes For Toddlers
Ages 2-
6
taught at
PROPHECY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Tuesdays 5:
45-6:30 pm
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Dance Instructor Information:

During 2008, Ms. Tahembi Simmons (T. Bhakti Orismekusa) will be teaching West African Dance classes for Kids
at the Prophecy School of the Arts, ages 2-16. Currently, she is also available to teach dance workshops and on-
going classes in the community at local summer camps, dance camps and daycare summer programs. Ms.
Simmons is a dancer, choreographer, teacher and researcher who has been working with youth from Florida to
Costa Rica for more than ten years. Prior to this summer, she has been teaching the youth in the Los Angeles
community since 1998. It is her mission to share the cultural legacy of the African Diaspora with young children and
teens in order to promote cultural awareness and creative expression. Through creative and cultural songs, dance,
music and exercise, Ms. Simmons hopes to provide a positive and fun foundation for our children’s future.

Concurrently, she is also teaching a unique dance workshop “Roots of Hip Hop”. Tahembi Simmons has developed
an exciting and enriching learning experience which highlights the African Diaspora roots of hip hop dance, music
and culture. The class series and/or presentational workshop incorporates dance from West Africa, Brazil & hip hop
with historical background and optional material and open discussion. This ground breaking interactive format was
specifically designed for students in age groups:
5-6, 7-9, 10-13, 14-19.

If you are interested in more information and scheduling an appointment to discuss further details and
arrangements, please call (310) 866-9506 or forward all correspondence to:

Email: bhakti@sistayureveda.com
Via Mail: 1809 Nena Hills Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32304


For more information, please call
310- 866-9506
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OPEN ENROLLMENT

African Aerobics Dance Classes
&
West African Dance Classes For Mature Adults
Ages 40+
The West African Dance Class for Mature Adults is tailor made for those who want to learn West African dance at
a slower pace.
We are looking at scheduling the classes on Saturday or Sunday afternoons or evenings.
To be taught at
PROPHECY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Please call us if you are interested in participating.

Contact the studio via email prophecyarts@embarqmail.com or phone
850-222-8085 or click on the banner below to go their website.
DYNAMIC CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS 2008-2009





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 During the month of May 2008, Ms. Tahembi Simmons (T. Bhakti Orismekusa) attended the 4th Annual  BOCA
F
est (Belly Dance for women of Color) in Washington D.C. She was honored to study with and bring back new
choreography from her mentors
Khalidah*, Tarik Sultan, and Lotus Niraja* .
Please join us on Saturdays from 6:30-7:30 pm  and
get your shimmy on!
BOCA Bellydance (Fusion)Class Description:
Each session will focus on the foundation of technique and provide stimulating exercise. There will be hip scarves and DVDs available for purchase in each
class. Also included in the class is reading material and articles that students will be given to take home or books that will be available.

*both pictured above
Classes are held at:
PROPHECY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Please call us if you are interested in participating.

Contact the studio via email
prophecyarts@embarqmail.com or phone
850-222-8085 or click on the banner below to go their website.






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ONGOING DANCE WORKSHOPS








Ms. Tahembi Simmons (T. Bhakti Orismekusa) is currently submitting Ongoing Dance workshop proposals. She
is available to teach 45 minute to  2 hour dance workshops and on-going dance classes in the community at
local recreations centers, after-school programs and daycare centers. It is her mission to share the cultural
legacy of the African Diaspora with young children and teens in order to promote cultural awareness and
creative expression. Through creative and cultural songs, dance, music and exercise, Ms. Simmons hopes to
provide a positive and fun foundation for our children’s future.

Her unique dance workshop “Roots of Hip Hop”,an exciting and enriching learning experience which highlights
the African Diaspora roots of hip hop dance, music and culture is also available for the workshops. The
presentational workshop incorporates dance from West Africa, Brazil & hip hop with historical background and
optional material and open discussion. This ground breaking interactive format was specifically designed for
students in age groups:
5-6, 7-9, 10-13, 14-19.

If you are interested in more information and scheduling an appointment to discuss further details and
arrangements, please call (310) 866-9506 or forward all correspondence to:

Email: bhakti@sistayureveda.com
Via Mail: 1809 Nena Hills Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32304
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