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Sherley St. Fort performs Haitian social dances zouk and compas before inviting the audience on stage Photo: Dixie SheridanSherly St. Fort - Haitian dance
Sherley St. Fort performs Haitian social dances zouk and compas before inviting the audience on stage Photo: Dixie Sheridan
Sherley St. Fort grew up in Brooklyn, home to New York’s largest Haitian community, where she danced Hatian social dances like compas, traditional folkloric forms and popular Caribbean dances like zouk. She is co-director of the Brooklyn-based Troupe Zetwal, which is Haitian Creole for “stars.”
In addition to performing and teaching dance for a Brooklyn after-school program, Sherley is working to establish a nonprofit organization to reinvigorate Haitian dance through youth development and community-based programs. Her classes are suitable for young and adult audiences. Live drumming can also be provided. La Troupe Zetwal is available for performances.
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In addition to performing and teaching dance for a Brooklyn after-school program, Sherley is working to establish a nonprofit organization to reinvigorate Haitian dance through youth development and community-based programs. Her classes are suitable for young and adult audiences. Live drumming can also be provided. La Troupe Zetwal is available for performances.
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