Haitian Studies Association

Past Events

Haitian Dance, Drum, Culture Weekend (June 23-25, 2023)

Join Sebastien Duvilaire, Portsha Jefferson/Rara Tou Limen, and Marseille Jean in a weekend of workshops and sharing artistry, movement, music, and wisdom.


~ Friday June 23 ~ Film Screening, Performance, and Conversation @ Morehouse College – Ray Charles Performing Arts Center

12:00pm – 2:00pm : “Connecting through the Waters: Haiti, Africa, and Artistic Expression”

Lunch-and-Learn with Haitian culture bearers Jean-Sebastien Duvilaire and Portsha Jefferson. The artists will share their creative work that centers water and spirituality, connecting Haiti and Africa.


~Saturday June 24 ~ Healing Sounds and Movements of Haiti @ The Healing Environment 1675 Cumberland Pkwy SE Suite 202 Smyrna, GA 30080

4:30pm – 6:00pm :  Workshop facilitated by Jean-Sebastien Duvilaire and Marseilles Jean. $25


~ Saturday June 24 & Sunday June 25 ~ Dance and Drum Classes @ Dance Foundry 2977 E Ponce de Leon Ave Decatur, GA 30030

June 24 @ 11:00am – 12:00pm : Haitian Drum class with Marseilles Jean

June 24 @ 12:00pm – 2:00pm : Haitian Dance class with Jean-Sebastien Duvilaire and Portsha Jefferson

June 25 @ 12:00pm – 2:00pm : Haitian Dance class with Jean-Sebastien Duvilaire and Portsha Jefferson *In partnership with Djoli Kelen, Inc.*

$20 single class | $30 for two classes | $45 for all three classes

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