Heidi + Oumar Keita
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: heidiwaegele@gmail.com
Phone: 9165328678
Organization (if applicable):
BACKGROUND
Art Form: Dance/Creative Movement
Experience: -Privately studied dance in Guinea west Africa with members of Ballet Saamato for 6 weeks.
-Has been a dancer and teacher for 20+ years.
-Has participated in Guinean dance camps and has helped sponsor visiting teachers.
-Went to Guinea twice and traveled within the county.
RAPID-FIRE Q/A
Three words to describe you? Fun, articulate, organized.
What was your first arts "aha" moment, including how old were you? My first arts “aha” moment was watching my sister dance on national tv at Disney World. Her dance teacher, Patti Baker (and later mine) won the National Teachers award. They students went to Florida for her to accept the award. At that point, I knew I wanted to dance all through high school. I was about 11.
Why are you a teaching artist? I believe that through dance, one can learn about culture. This exposure can help create a more just world.
In five words or less, why do you love your art form? It is representative of a culture
Finish the sentence: "Because of Arts Ed..." Students get more opportunities for enrichment
What does success look like during your residency? students learning about another culture while having fun through dance
What’s an important life skill you gained through the arts? Working with others
Who is an artist that changed your life? Manimou Camara
If you were entering a talent show, what would be your specific talent? I would play the piano
Do you have a secret (or not so secret) obsession? Gardening
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: Oumar31keita@gmail.com
Phone: 4065522011
Organization (if applicable):
BACKGROUND
Art Form: Music
Experience: -In Guinea, I was a member of Ballet Saamato and Wofa Percussion.
-Worked in schools to share the arts.
-In Guinea, many art forms go together- Music, Dance, Storytelling, Song. I am well versed in all.
-I am multilingual.
-Can play many traditional instruments.
RAPID-FIRE Q/A
Three words to describe you? Experienced, warm, easy-going.
What was your first arts "aha" moment, including how old were you? My first “aha” moment was learning to sing with my mother, who was a dancer in a local ballet. I would go to her rehearsals with her too. I was about 5.
Why are you a teaching artist? To share my culture
In five words or less, why do you love your art form? It makes me happy
Finish the sentence: "Because of Arts Ed..." Children become smarter
What does success look like during your residency? That students have fun
What’s an important life skill you gained through the arts? Responsibility
Who is an artist that changed your life? Mamady Keita
If you were entering a talent show, what would be your specific talent? Magic trick
Do you have a secret (or not so secret) obsession? Soccer