Erika “Big Red” Stowall is an aspiring dance artist and teacher residing in Detroit, MI. Native to Detroit, MI; Red started dancing at the age of 4 in the styles of African and Caribbean. She continued her training in jazz and tap at the age of 8 and started ballet and modern /contemporary at the age of 10. Her passion for dance grew throughout her teens and she was given many opportunities to enhance her technical ability. She attended Martin Luther King High School and the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. After her studies, Red stepped back from performing and started teaching at a charter school in Detroit, MI. Now, after two years of being an educator, Red has returned to performing and choreographing many works around the Detroit area.

More information on Erika Stowall
Heritage Works website
 
Music:
Yoruba Adventure - Westar Music
Original Music Performed by Idy Ciss and Assane M'baye

We would like to thank our funders:

McGregor Fund

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan

The Kresge Foundation

Fred and Barbara Erb Family Foundation 

Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs