Storytelling is an oral art form as ancient as the civilizations of the world, yet, relevant to our time and place.
Denise Valentine's storytelling performance illustrates the power of story to transcend differences between people, inspire hope, and transform negativity.
She tells stories that emphasize the dignity of life, the power of the human spirit, and the interrelatedness of life. She tells stories of Freedom and Hope, opression and resistance. And she tells Lovestories, Stories to Heal the Heart, Stories of Divine Love, Sacred Love, Love & Respect for Humanity, Love for Mother Earth, and Father Sky, Higher Love, Tough Love, One Love.
"That was soothing, provocative, and inspiring, all at the same time." -- Ian Cross, MYX Gallery, Philadelphia
"Just exquisite -- your tone and lilting voice carried me off to another space, out of time and way into my heart." -- Janet Berkowitz, Earth Charter Summit participant
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Denise is a professional storyteller, teaching folk artist, writer and human rights advocate. She has a passion for researching history, then bringing it to life with her captivating voice! Denise has a special interest in African and African American folklore and historical narrative. She made her debut as a storyteller with Keepers of the Culture, Inc. (Philadelphias Afrocentric Storytelling Group), in 1997. Since then she has shared stories at schools, libraries, museums, community events and conferences. She developed storytelling programs promoting cultural literacy and diversity, conflict resolution, and recovery and empowerment for at-risk youth, teen parents, battered women, substance abusers and ex-offenders.
In 2004, Ms. Valentine traveled to South Africa as a "storytelling ambassador," with the National Storytelling Network, and People to People Ambassador Programs. She was awarded The Leeway Foundation of Philadelphia, Window of Opportunity Grant to study the preservation of folktale traditions and the influence of politics on contemporary oral stories in South Africa. Denise is on the roster of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Arts in Education Directory, and a member of the National Association of Black Storytellers (NABS).
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