LITERATURE + LECTURES

The Jung Center of Houston presents What's Different about Haiti? An Expression of Culture and Mythology through Word and Movement.  In this lecture and workshop, psychology professor Madeleine Wright explores through art and dance the vibrant culture of Haiti. LECTURE: Thursday, October 28, 7:30 - 9 pm.  WORKSHOP: Friday, October 29, 7 - 9 pm.

Experience Haitian archetypes and mythologies and learn about their connection to the African Diaspora. The unique religious amalgam of Haiti will be discussed as it relates both to its African roots and its commonalities with religion and culture in Bahia, Brazil, and New Orleans.

This cultural investigation will be illustrated with Haitian and Brazilian art. In the workshop, participants will learn basic Haitian dance movements and the place of dance in the Haitian culture.

Madeleine Wright earned her PhD from the University of Michigan and teaches psychology at Houston Community College. She directed the African Dance Society for ten years and is a board member of The Jung Center, where she has served previously as the Director of Expressive Arts.