Dancer and instructor Sauda Jackson demonstrates the type of dances that have evolved from the African diaspora and shares a practice for finding peace and harmony that she calls "The Universal Hug." Sauda is a dancer, visual artist, Women’s group facilitator, Storyteller, and writer. She has studied and performed with world re-known African dance artists & musicians. Developed a unique dance and teaching style, armed with a spirit of service & divine guidance, she has mastered what she terms “dance channeling”. A performing and teaching artist for over 25 years. Sauda has a BFA in Visual Communications/Illustration from American Intercontinental University. She believes in utilizing Music, Dance and Visual Arts as Healing modalities. When she developed the Universal Hug it was a means to end classes with a short mindfulness exercise. 20 years later, it is a transformative tool to collectively ground, breath and allow for a moment of gratitude. Currently living in Sanford, Florida, rocking White outfits on Fridays, Mama to one daughter and Auntie to many. Sauda’s forthcoming book; Not the Mama: A Healing Guide for Aunties; shifting a generational paradigm of trauma relationships. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]

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