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| Tama & Talli Jackson are brothers. They're also the soul behind the sounds of Smokin' Spoken Wordz Productions. These talented youth percussionist (at only 17 & 15yrs old) are already masters of West African Drum Beats, as well as other instrumental sounds. Inspired by their father Glen, an accomplished musician and managed by their mother Peggy, they have been drumming for nearly all their lives. But wait there's more. This talented duo are skilled jugglers, stilt walkers and general circus enthusiasts. Simply put, they are something to see, hear and feel. |
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| On April 25th, 1998 a family took a big step by moving from the Bronx to Monticello, NY Christian Giunta, the tap dancer of The 4th Uni-Verse of Colliding Worlds and only child of that family has beendancing almost ever since. A former student of Sherma Alexander, owner of Main Street Dance in Liberty NY & SSW Family Member, Christian, who also plays the trombone dances because he loves it. Inspired by legendary hoofers like, Gregory Hines, Fred Astair, Gene Kelly & Dein Perry, this 15 year old up and coming star hopes to follow in their footsteps with a career in dance. |
| Our Youth Division is Growing! |
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| TAP A Collab by L. Monique w/Christian Toes tap heals click Mr. Bojangles skips across the stage slide - glide flying high the Nicholas brothers dazzle the eye reach for the sky Sammy sings leaps and whirls Toes tap heals click Sandman never slips Gregory grips - attention! calling the director of funky red sneakers and all kinds of shoes star of tap turning dark days into white nites he calls us to witness ageless talent known to women, men, boys & girls talent now found in another world because it’s a soul thing Jan 2004 |
| NU TRIBE MOVEMENT TROUPE In March of 2004 SSW Productions expanded the youth division to include the Nu Tribe Movement Troupe. Nu Tribe is a unique step team (and a free program) that blends captivating step routines with drum beats, poetry and other African and African American art forms. Starting with only 7 members the group now has 24 enthusiastic youth members. The majority of Nu Tribe Members are middle school (JHS) students however, members range from 8 to 20 years old in age. The group is under the direction of SSW founder L. Monique. Local resident and college student Misty Smith serves as Captain by instructing and inspiring the group with captivating routines. MOVEMENT WITH PURPOSE - Nu Tribe Pride! Boosting cultural pride and esteem comes from self knowledge. Well run team oriented environments strengthen those attributes. That in mind, Nu Tribe is not purely about learning synchronized movements. Time and attention to the importance of unity, the origins of step and their influence on African-American culture and the arts is stressed. Participating members of Nu Tribe are consistently being groomed to become professional performers capable and ready to perform for various audiences both locally and out of the Sullivan County area. As members of the SSW family, annual venues are readily available via SSW productions. *Group photo coming soon What Has Nu Tribe Been Doing? Come Check Us Out! 6/19/04 - Breaking Chains Juneteenth Celebration; produced by SSW Productions 8/29/04 - Monticello's BiCentenial Celebration @ DaHoyas Park 9/18/04 - The Reading; An art opening & welcoming reception for visiting Nigerian Chief Z.O. Oloruntoba @ Nuyorican Poets Cafe in New York City 11/18/04 - WordSkilz Poetry Slam Opening Act @ SCCC's Seelig Theater in LochSheldrake, NY 12/21/04 - A Kwanzaa Production at Rutherford Elementary School in Monticello, NY 4/2/05 & 4/30/05 - HIR Voices, Mnds & Souls (A Womyn's Hirstory Month Prod. @ SCCC's Seelig Theater 6/18/05 - Breaking Chains; 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration |
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