Our high energy multi-generational, multi-ethnic group highlights the richness and complexity of traditional dance and music of the African Diaspora. Our journey begins in Africa then travels across the ocean to the Caribbean and the Americas. Olivia Yasmin James has been studying West African and Afro-Caribbean dance and drumming since she was nine years old.
With a solid background in classical ballet, jazz, tap, and hip-hop, she strives to take traditional dance to a new level. She has studied extensively with master traditional teachers both here and in West Africa.
With a solid background in classical ballet, jazz, tap, and hip-hop, she strives to take traditional dance to a new level. She has studied extensively with master traditional teachers both here and in West Africa.
Services
Fenix programs are suitable for all types of educational institutions including schools, libraries, colleges, churches, camps, cultural holidays, etc. We also perform at weddings and other celebrations and corporate events. We will tailor to suit your event. Narrative, drumming and dance tracing the history of African-Americans from Africa to the New World.
