Johns Hopkins University ’ s
ODYSSEY PROGRAM
Personal Enrichment Courses , Lectures , Workshops
SPRING OFFERINGS INCLUDE
> Jonathan Palevsky with Prokofiev ’ s “ Peter and the Wolf ”, February 22 , March 1 with performance by the Hopkins Symphony Orchestra , Saturday , March 4 , 2017
> Emily Dickinson and Dorothy Parker come alive with Colleen Webster ’ s A Living History , March 23 & 30
> James Harp talks on Rossini ’ s Semiramide with performance by Baltimore Concert Opera Sunday , April 9 , 2017 , Engineers Club
> Over 60 courses offered
To request our Odyssey Spring 2017 catalog , please call 410.516.4842 or visit our website to view our online catalog .
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Jakari Sherman
Jakari Sherman is a passionate choreographer , ethnochoreologist , and performer whose experience extends over 20 years . Rooted in the African American tradition of stepping , his work has sought to push the boundaries of percussive dance as a communicative medium by challenging conventional paradigms and exploring the use of technology , storytelling and diverse musical scores .
As the Artistic Director of Step Afrika !, Mr . Sherman has brought new life to the folkloric tradition of stepping locally and across the globe . Under his creative guidance , the company has won awards for excellence in an artistic discipline , innovation in the arts and outstanding new work . Mr . Sherman has also received Metro D . C . Dance Awards for outstanding emerging choreographer and excellence in sound design and original composition .
Mr . Sherman served on the faculty of Chicago Human Rhythm Project ’ s Rhythm World , and has performed and taught all across the country and throughout the world . He got his start performing and coaching for champion competitive teams , and launched his professional career as the founding director of the National Basketball Association ’ s first permanent step ensemble . He is also Founder of Ordered Steps , a Houston-based nonprofit devoted to teaching stepping as a tool of youth outreach and community development .
Mr . Sherman received a Master of Arts in Ethnochoreology from the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at the University of Limerick . Through his studies and research , he is undertaking groundbreaking ethnographic work and historical archiving of stepping in the United States . Mr . Sherman is a member of the Congress on Research in Dance and the International Council on Traditional Music , and has lectured on stepping throughout the world , including Greece , Kazakhstan , the UK , and Belgium .
Step Afrika !
Founded in 1994 by C . Brian Williams , Step Afrika ! is the first professional company
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