This lecture, by Musical Director Gabriel Bata, is part one of three of the Lecture/Class/Performance titled
Yanvalou: The Haitian Voudoun Dance of Damballah. Be sure to view the Class led by Artistic Director and professor Julie Bata and the Simbi dance, choreographed by Novuyo Masakhane, as part of the African Dance & Drum Ensemble 2012 concert at the Heinen Theatre.