Introducing Prajje 1983

Haitian born Boston bred designer Prajje Jr. Jean creates feminine, classic looks for his line Prajje1983. He has dressed celebs such as Wyclef Jean, and his lattest creations include fun yellow slacks (that are perfect for summer) and a classic, flowing white dress, also great for the season.

For more info, visit http://www.prajje1983.com/ as well as his gofundme page at http://www.gofundme.com/Prajje-1983-Haiti.

About Last Friday: Me and Tasia Attend The 4th Annual Flavors & Colorsof Haiti

So Friday was the 4th Annual Flavors & Colors of Haiti Show at the Rialto Theater featuring the world premiere performance of AYIKODANS, a Haitian dance troop.

Tasia and I made a night out if the whole show. I met her downtown to do dinner at Hooters.

Then we went to The Westin across the street for drinks and selfies. 

Afterwards, it was off to the show which highlighted Haitian culture through original dance. The troop was amazing! The music, the colors, the movements- all if it was awesome! My only regret is that I was not more seasoned on Haitian culture to have been able to better understand all the cultural references in the show.

Even with my lack of understanding, I found the abilities of the dancers to be breath taking, and even found myself dancing along during some of the numbers. Tasia told me to stop. She said she can't take me anywhere. True dat. 

After the show I got to speak briefly with Jeanguy Saintus, the founder of AYIKODANS. I was so honored! I hope he and AYIKODANS Asteroid able to return to Atlanta soon:)

AYIKODANS Is Coming To Atlanta!

Jeanguy Saintus, Haitian-born choreographer, educator and his AYIKODANS Dance Company, will be premiering two new dances, Rasanble and Ranmase, at the 4^th Annual Flavors and Colors of Haiti on December 11 at the Rialto Center for the Arts in Atlanta.

Rasanble will consist of eight dancers from the AYIKODANS dance troupe who will use some very interesting and unusual props including brooms, plates and chairs. In their second act, they will dance Ranmase, a new work by Johnnoiry Saint Philippe. During the evening, the audience will enjoy Haitian music and drumming, as well as the talents of internationally acclaimed singer James Germain.

AYIKODANS is part of a movement towards a contemporary Haitian aesthetic. AYIKODANS has danced on stages throughout the world including Latin America, France, Spain, The Netherlands, Panama, the Dominican Republic, Japan, Canada and the US to rave reviews.

Tickets to the 4^th Annual Flavors and Colors of Haiti range from $47 to $57 and can be purchased at the Rialto Center for the Arts web site:http://bit.ly/1zfoc4L.

The 4^th Annual Flavors and Colors of Haiti is presented by the Consulate General of Haiti in Atlanta. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Haitian & Haitian-American Student Internship Program at The Coca-Cola Company in Haiti. This new initiative is a partnership between the Consulate in Atlanta and The Coca-Cola Company, and provides hands-on learning opportunities for students interested in giving back to their communities and building a brighter future for Haiti.