Miami native, Inez Barlatier is a multifaceted performer of Ayisyen (Haitian) decent. In Ayiti: Stories and Songs from Haiti, she celebrates Haitian art and culture through energetic drumming and singing, colorful costumes and traditional dances, folktales and visual art. Songs and phrases in Creole explore themes of community and gratitude. Joined onstage by talented Ayisyen artists, Inez leads children on a journey to a land rich with history that has often been overlooked. “I never saw a show celebrating Ayiti as a child. Even in Miami, many children don’t know these stories. I want to change that, and share Ayisyen culture with children everywhere.”  inezbarlatier.com

Schedule of the morning includes:

• 10:00am  Lawn Opens with Community Partner Activities and Food Truck

• 10:25am   Yoga Warm-Up with Sanford FIT

• 10:30am  Ayiti: Stories and Songs from Haiti performance – show length is 45 minutes –  1 hour

Featured Community Partners/Activities:

• Visits with dogs from Therapy Dogs International

• Mobile Recreation Unit from Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation

• Dance/movement ambassadors from Move to Heal South Dakota

Featured food trucks:  Breaking Burrito

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