Ms. Afrika Abney - Professional Dance Consultant Branding Blog

Ms. Afrika Abney discovered the power of dance expression at NationHouse in D.C., where she learned West African dance, connecting with her community. She performed at Lincoln Middle School in January 1992 and is known for teaching art and dance to youth. Praised by Ms. Sylvana Juliet Christopher and Ms. Tanya Nuchols for her professionalism and dedication, she was recognized by Principal Bernida Thompson for her creativity and positive attitude towards learning and leadership. Ms. Abney’s dance style combines traditional and modern elements, inspiring people of all abilities and promoting confidence, self-esteem, and personal expression through dance.  Ms. Afrika Abney,  Professional Dance Consultant Promo Flyer created and designed by Ms. Abney -  afrikaabneydanceconsult.weebly.com/ Washington, DC 1981 to Present Ms. Afrika Abney, Professional Dance Consultant provides services to small businesses and non profit organizations. Among them include promoting dance classes,...

  I market myself as a professional dance consultant is through social media. "Developing your personal brand includes posting about topics that matter to you, highlighting your dance training and showcasing your performance and choreography. Another element of building your personal brand is networking." - afrikaabneydanceconsult.blogspot.com (Branding Blog) #communication #branding Flyers created by Ms. Afrika Abney, Professional Dance Consultant  I recently created a Facebook profile page for my dance consulting work only. It can be viewed at Afrika Abney, Professional Dance Consultant - FB Profile page

  "Portfolio sites and social media are usually the preferred outlets for artists to showcase their work and advertise their services to clients, but these aren't the only outlets available." I have posted to so far include: creatively. https://joincreatively.com/afrikaabneydanceconsult https://afrikaabneydanceconsult.weebly.com/

 G ood morning, I hope all is well with you. I have been doing extensive research on various ways and platforms that I can share information about my background as a professional dance consultant. I came across this link: https://joincreatively.com https://joincreatively.com/afrikaabneydanceconsult Ms. Afrika Abney has not returned back to Malcolm X Park since 2015. She has appeared at Malcolm X Park numerous times when she provided services for the Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers between 2001 - 2020. 

On September 17, 2011, I went to the benefit concert that took place at the Festival Center. "The Festival Center is a landmark in the Adams Morgan neighborhood in Washington DC, the Center is a home to numerous organizations and a generative source for movements for justice." I provided services for the Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers. Additionally, Bele Bele Rhythm Collective was present for the event.  I gave away the outfit shown in this photo.

Sounds of Hope is benefit concert series started in 2002 and was named by its co-founder, producer and host, Mary Shapiro. A teacher and performing songwriter, Mary also hosts the free monthly open mic (final Fridays of each month). I provided numerous services for the Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers who appeared at Sounds of Hope at Potter's House numerous times in the past.  I have given away the clothes depicted in the photos. 

 " Umoja House has been the home for community-wide events that brings the Pan African Nationalist community closer together and project the philosophy of Pan-African Nationalism to the broader Black Community. Umoja House has also been available to many other organizations to hold events and functions, at a low or no-cost basis, since 2008. It was established to help the community operate in concert with each other by providing a common facility for the 20 or more organizations that make up this community, to be able to work more closely together, in a low-cost facility that could be used by all of us to conduct meetings and have programs." The Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers performed numerous times at the Umoja House in the past. 

"African dances are performed in lines or circles of dancers. The body is used asymmetrically. All parts of the body articulate in African dance; arms, legs, and torso all appearing angular, bent, the body slightly forward. Shoulder and hip movement are notable." From 2009 - 2015, I went to Malcolm X Park. I have thrown away the clothing articles and jewelry in this photo and many other photographs of me when I was at the park. I left the park in 2015 and have not returned back since 2015. Drums are the main instruments in african dance. "Drums are the basic instrument for most African music. Each group of people uses a special type of its own. Though mostly of wood, drums can be gourds, turtle shells and clay pots. Drums have many uses in Africa."

In 2010, I went to provide services for an event and was hired by Ms. Kristen Arant, founder of YWDEP. "The Young Women’s Drumming Empowerment Project (YWDEP) was founded by Kristen Arant in 2005 on a grant from the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities. YWDEP organized a summer enrichment program for urban teen girls aged 8-18 from 2005-2018. Participants attended 12-14 weeks of weekly intensives with established DC artists who also served as positive female role models and mentors. The girls began by learning to play the djembe from Kristen, who taught them to use the drum as a tool for building self-esteem, self-expression, personal growth and healing. Young women opened up as they learned to drum, and were then guided to journal, write their own poetry and songs, choreograph dances and skits, and perform in front of live audiences. Each summer program ended with a final performance, which served as a rite of passage for young women who entered the program shy, apprehensi...

" Drumming Up From Poverty (DUFP)  founded by Kweku in 2007, works to improve the quality of life of street children living in Ghana by mentoring them in the art of traditional drumming and drum building.                                   Michael Kweku Owusu grew up in the Arts Center, a constructed community attached to Accra’s Centre for National Culture, where some of Ghana's most talented artists and craftspeople live and work. Around age 11, Kweku began to build drums. He learned by assisting experienced drum builders. At first, Kweku built drums so he could sell them in order to support himself along with his mother and four sisters. While learning this trade he also picked up drumming, since he needed to demonstrate the techniques of his creations. Soon, younger kids who lived on the streets of the Arts Center began to gravitate toward Kweku’s patient, caring ways. He involved them in his wo...

On July 2, 2015, I went to the World Children's Foundation presented by the International Child Art Foundation which took place on eclipse dc. I was hired by Ms. Katy Gaughan to provide services. World Children’s Festival "To provide a transformative experience that infuses children's creativity with empathy so they become "creative-empaths" working together for a better world." I gave away the jewelry and clothing articles shown in this photo. "Ms. Katy Gaughan is a drummer and drum circle facilitator whose mission is to bring people together to experience the positive vibrations of the drum. Through her organization Drumming for Wellness, Katy facilitates group drumming experiences for wellness, community building and celebration. Katy has been leading drum circles in the Washington, DC area for the past 15 years, most notably the Washington National Cathedral drum circle that went viral was seen by 400,000 people. Katy provides drum circles for schoo...

  January 1992, I was invited to appear at the school assemble which took place at Lincoln Junior High School in Washington, DC. I was 14 when this photo was taken. I have thrown away the clothes depicted in this photo many years ago. I was invited by principal Maria Tukeva. hashtag

I am busy doing research on some of my past services and work that I have provided as a dance consultant. I have had the opportunity to perform with Akoma Drummers who appeared at All Souls Church in Washington, DC on January 4, 2016 and The Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers performed at Tree of Life PCS many years ago. The clothes depicted in the photos have been thrown away.

On October 16, 2010, I went to the Market 5 Gallery located in Washington, DC for an event that honored the life of Mr. John Harrod.  " John Harrod  (1941–2010) In the early 1970s, John Harrod founded the Market 5 Gallery in the North Hall of Eastern Market.  In two 2009 interviews with Elizabeth Lewis, Harrod describes his early efforts to transform the North Hall from a storage facility for the Fire Department to the gallery, alternative arts space, and theater that served the Mayor's Summer Youth Program and hosted numerous other community events over 30 years. He also describes how the Gallery helped develop the North Plaza and its surroundings from an area that was deserted on weekends to the outdoor craft and flea markets that now thrive year-round."

I  went to Greenbelt Maryland between 2013 - 2015 to provide my dance consulting services for the festival. I have given away the outfit shown in this video. Thank you for the video. However, my name is spelled with a K.

  Back in 2013, I provided services at "Springfield Baptist Church “Kingdom Kids CDC” have competent, skilled, passionate, and of the best caliber and character to support children and families." I was hired by Seven okunfunmike sanu-t. The below photos depicts me demonstrating one of the dance movements. Interesting photos of how the students interpreted what I was doing. I have thrown away the clothing articles depicted in the photos several years ago.

 In 2014, I provided services for an event that took place at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens.  However, she gave away the outfit shown in the above photos taken by Mr. William Calbert.

I went to Greenbelt Maryland between 2013 - 2015 to provide my dance consulting services for the festival. I have given away the outfit shown in this video. Thank you for the video.

  I went to Greenbelt Maryland between 2013 - 2015 to provide my dance consulting services for the festival.. I have given away the outfit shown in this video. Thank you for the video. hashtag

In my research, I stumble across this video.  I have given away the items shown of me in this video. Thank you hashtag I have had the opportunity to provide numerous services for the Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers. 

  Flyer created and designed by Ms. Afrika Abney  The purpose of this blog is to share information regarding the dance consulting services and work that Ms. Afrika Abney offers and provides as a professional dance consultant.  Ms. Afrika Abney is a professional dance consultant with extensive experience in providing workshops, performances, and instruction in the field of dance. She has developed expertise in maintaining a productive classroom environment and dance studio. Ms. Abney has provided professional dance consulting services for numerous small businesses, dance studios, and nonprofits, including African Heritage Dancers and Drummers, Memory of African Culture, Soul in Motion Players, Inc, Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers, Akoma Drummers, M.O.M.1.E.S. TLC, Bele Bele Rhythm Collective, Young Women's Drumming Empowerment, Joy of Motion Dance Center, and Balafon Women's Ensemble. With a background in African dance instruction and experience as a substitute dance instru...