Danielle Daniel 1579 Stillwater Ave. Saint Paul MN 55106 (651) 772-9006 (651) 778-9659 magicteller@aol.com Work Samples Video: video clip 1 (higher bandwidth, DSL, ISDN, T1) video clip 1 (lower bandwidth, 56K) video clip 2 (higher bandwidth, DSL, ISDN, T1) video clip 2 (lower bandwidth, 56K) To view the work samples, Windows Media Player is required. If you do not have it installed, you can download it for free here: Download Windows Media Player

Danielle Daniel and Co. African, African-American storytelling Hear spellbinding folktales, stories, jokes, riddles, folk songs, and blues handed down through generations, "stories containing the wit and wisdom of the ages for all ages." Danielle's stories combined with Alphonse Bolden's unique blend of music will captivate and transport you on an exciting journey filled with adventure, suspense, and drama. Danielle believes the power of storytelling can heal and unite communities. She uses her performances as a bridge between cultures, reminding audience members of the importance of sharing their own stories. Performance can be solo or group, informal or fully-staged theatrical productions. Workshops in storytelling, creative writing, and theater arts also are available. Never stilted or dull, Danielle's workshops and performances are entertaining, educational, and inspiring. Experience the magic! Available: Year-round; morning, afternoon, and evening times available; no mileage restrictions Space: No space requirements; need two microphones Fee: Negotiable

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Danielle Daniel skillfully shares tales, stories, riddles, and jokes handed down through the generations.

Throughout history, people have told stories to entertain, teach, challenge, and inspire each other. Some of the stories that are still told today have been passed down for thousands of years. Nevertheless, one of the marvelous things about good traditional storytelling is that each telling is different, so that even ancient stories are kept fresh and interesting for new audiences. African and African American stories are often accompanied by drums and dancing, which take spoken words to an entirely different level.

Danielle Daniel tells stories from a variety of different cultures. Early on, growing up in the Louisiana countryside, she was inspired by tales she heard in church and from her relatives. She also took a special interest in stories that had come from the local plantations. After she moved to Minnesota in the early 1980s, Danielle became involved in local theater. Audiences and critics recognized that she had a special gift as a storyteller, so in 1988, she decided to bring this to the forefront of her work. Danielle's performances take the audience on journeys filled with suspense and drama, giving people the experience of going to different places and times. She tells tales of tricksters and wise people, stories that are often hilarious and moving. Danielle is a great listener, and she is constantly learning stories from elders, musicians, in churches, and in many unexpected places. She keeps these stories alive, adapting them to each audience. As a result, no two of her performances are alike.

Danielle uses her performances as a bridge between cultures. By sharing stories from African and African American traditions, she helps audiences to learn about and connect with her heritage. In classrooms and workshops, she encourages participants to tell their own stories as well. The format of her performances is flexible -- they can be informal or fully staged, and she can appear solo or, ideally, accompanied by at least one musician. Performances can be organized around particular themes or geared to any age group. In any form, Danielle Daniel's storytelling is an entertaining, magical experience.