Performances & Workshop

Once we have been educated and can appreciate others culture it is time to celebrate.  Batingua Arts believe that cultural Arts Exchange should be a celebratory process.  This is evident in every workshop, performance and residency conducted by Batingua Arts.  Every workshop ends with a traditional African celebratory circle.  Every performance ends with a high energy, electrifying piece that gets the audience up on its feet, clapping, singing and dancing. 

Through our research we understand that it was with song, music and dance that our ancestors were able to hold on to bits and pieces of their traditions by masking them in celebrations.  During slavery in Africa and the Caribbean as well as the civil rights era right here in the U.S. people used songs and dance to keep them motivated, to persevere through the unbearable circumstances they had to endure.  Even today, despite many issues both personal and global that we face, the beauty of people in unity dancing, singing and drumming is a reason to celebrate.
                 

Batingua Dance & Productions LLC Workshops.

AFRICA SPEAKS

Understand African culture through its dances, drums and songs. Listen to the rhythm of the drums, thestory in the songs and watch the vivacious steps from the dances of West Africa (Ivory Coast, Guinea, Mali).  In this lively performance, students observe traditional Ivorian masks come to life on stage. Performance includes an explanation of the origin of each dance and audience participation.

CONNECTING CULTURES THROUGH THE ARTS

Experience a multitude of cultural dances all in one show. Travel to various regions such as France, Africa, Brazil, Haiti, Middle East and finally back home to America. Students explore dance styles and make connections throughout these varied regions.  Performance followed by discussion on the similarities and differences in cultural dance styles.

" I CAN DO THAT" - CULTURAL DANCE WORKSHOPS

Movement workshops for all ages and all levels. Can even be offered as a professional development to demonstrate how teachers can use movement in the classroom. Choose from a variety of dance styles:  West African dance and drumming, Haitian, tap, ballet, modern, creative movement, praise dance etc…,step, hip hop, Afro-Caribbean ....cultural dance workshops include history of dance styles and songs.

Let the Drums Tell the Story

West African Drum Workshop: Hear the sweet percussive sound of the Djembe Drum.  Learn how the drum is made, how it is used as a mean of communication and celebration in Africa and the connection between the drum and dance.  This workshop can be designed as a lecture, a drumming workshop or a little bit of both.  It is interactive, entertaining and enlightening.  Audience members will get a chance to touch and play the drums.

Batingua Dance & Productions LLC is committed to sharing and exposing African and Afro-Caribbean Arts to both children and adults.  Our performances are enthusiastic, fast paced and memorable.  They are guaranteed to keep the audience on their feet, moving, clapping and singing to the rich cultural beats.

Book Batingua Dance & Productions at your organization’s event today!!!!

There is still time to get a Black History Month Performance for your organization.  We will work with your budget.  Call or email us today    

Feb. 7th, 09 -  Batingua Dances at Caribbean Birthday Party in Brooklyn




Senator Shirley Hunt poses for photo with
Batingua's Artistic & Musical Director after
performance at Family Day Event.




COME SEE BATINGUA  ARTS IN ACTION AT OUR NEXT SHOW!





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SOME OF OUR PAST PERFORMANCES

PS 86 Bronx School Assembly, October, 2013
EduCare DayCare Center, August, 2013
Brooklyn Veterans Hospital, August, 2013
Brooklyn Childrens Museum , August , 2013
Brooklyn Museum, First Saturday Concert, August, 2013
Help to Morris Early Childhood Center, June 14th, 2013
Countee Cullen Library, June 29th 1:30pm
 Anne Arundel University, Diversity Event, April 15th, 2013 
Fordham University, Diversity Event, February 28th, 2013
FULTON SENIOR CENTER,  AUGUST 31ST, 1:30PM 
CUMBE CENTER FOR AFRICAN DIASPORA DANCE. SATURDAY AUGUST 18TH, 1PM
BROOKLYN DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER FOR DISABLED ADULTS, AUGUST 17TH, 1:30PM
CARIBBEAN HEALTHCARE NETWORK HEALTH FAIR,  AUGUST 8TH 2PM 
DOWNSTATE HOSPITAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FUNDRAISER EVENT, AUGUST 8TH, 12NOON
ST.BONAVENTURE PRAISE DANCE CONCERT, SATURDAY JUNE 9TH 5PM
METROPOLITAN CORPORATE ACADEMY FATHER'S DAY COOK OUT
AFRO CARIBBEAN DANCE WORKSHOP JUNE 16TH, 11-3PM
 EDUCARE DAY CARE/ BATINGUA DANCE PROGRAM RECITAl JUNE 16TH, 2012    
PS 86 BRONX NEW YORK  AFRO-CARIBBEAN DANCE ASSEMBLY, JUNE 15TH, 2012


Fordham University, Lincoln Center Campus, Dept of Multi Affairs, Dance Workshop March 22nd, 2012
Manhattan Proper HS, Black History Month Show, Feb.9th, 2012
Henry Street School , Black History Month Show, Feb, 15th, 2012
Stevens College, Black History Month Feb. 23rd, 2012
Queen Gateway to Health Sciences School, Feb. 28th, 2012
PS 127 Queens  Black History Month, February 29th, 2012
Stevens College Kwanzaa Show December 8th, 2011, New Jersey
John Jay College African Dance Workshops  October, 2011, NY NY
Washington Ave Rocks Street Fair, August 20th, Brooklyn, NY
Senator Hunt Family Fun Fair, Aug. 2oth, 2011, Queens NY
Jerk Festival, Roy Wilkins Park, July 24th, 2011, Queens, NY
Wedding:  Aminata and Earnest, July 4th, 2011, LI, NY
Amber 8th Birthday Party, July 2nd, 2011, LI, NY
Metropolitan Corporate Academy, Family Fun Fair, June 11th, 2011 Brooklyn, NY
Stony Brook University, HSO Creole Fest Show, February 28th, 2011, LI, NY
Afrikan Poetry Theater School Black History Month Show, March, 4th, 2011 Queens, NY
Schomberg Satelite High School, Black History Month show,  Feb.9th, 2011, Bronx, NY
Queens Supreme Court, Martin Luther King Show, Jan. 21st, 2011, Queens, NY
Martin Luther King Celebration, Laguardia College, January 10th, 2011, Long Island City, NY

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Afrikan  Poetry Theater - Kwanzaa show -  December 26th, 2010 - Rochdale Community Center

Stephens College - Black Student Union - Kwanzaa Show -  December 18th, 2010 

African Fashion Show, Saturday October 9th, 2010, Sheridan Hotel,  NY NY

Sunday Sept.22nd, Private Wedding , Sheridan Hotel, New Jersey 

Saturday August 14th, Senator Shirley Hunt, Family Picnic, Roy Wilkins Park NY

Thursday July 22nd, Windmuller Concert in the Park, Woodside Queens NY

Saturday July 3rd, Private Wedding, Brooklyn New York

Saturday June, 19th, Juneteenth Celebration, Farmers Market, Jamaica Queens NY

Friday March 26th. 2010, Central Islip Elementary School Black History Month Assembly

Saturday  March 13th, 2010  Bel Ti Fi Empowerment Luncheon - Haitian Benefit  Langston Hughes Museum

Saturday Feb. 27th, Haitian Benefit - Mirelles Restaurant - Long Island, NY

Wednesday Feb. 24th, 2010: Pfizer Corporation Black History Month Celebration- Manhattan NY

Monday Feb.22nd, 2010;  Haitian Student  Organization; Stony Brook University

Wednesday Feb. 3rd, 2010: Black History Assembly,  Williamsburg Charter HS - Brooklyn NY

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Sunday Dec. 27th, 2009: Kwanzaa Celebration- Rochdale Village - Queens NY

Friday Dec. 18th, 2009: Cultural Night Out - Afrika House Brooklyn NY

Saturday Sept. 12th, 2009: Caribbean Youth Festival - Prospect Heights HS

Saturday August 15th, 2009: Senator Shirley Hunt Family Fun Day at Baisley Park

Wednesday August 5th, 2009:  Grace Church Summer Camp Show

Saturday June 27th, 2009:  Talia's First Communion Party

Friday June 26th, 2009:  TGI Friday Hall:  Engagement Party

Wednesday Feb.25th, 2009: Brooklyn HS for the Arts:  Black History Assembly

Wednesday Feb. 4th, 2009:  ECC Central Islip:  Black History Assembly

Tuesday Feb. 3rd, 2009:  Williamsburg Charter H.S. - Black History Assembly

Saturday December 27th, 2008 :  Afrikan Poetry Theater Kwanzaa Celebration