Mocko Jumbie performers dance on top stilts to festive music. Their displays blend athleticism with jumping-motions in elaborate choreographies. Jumbies are central to many festivals and …

A Moko Jumbie (also known as Moko Jumbi, Moko Jumby, or Moko Zumbi) is a traditional stilt walker or spirit dancer ingrained in the cultural heritage of the U.S. Virgin Islands for over 200 …

Moko Jumbies have become one of her favorite subjects. Mutiny Vodka at Sion Farm Distillery sponsored in in a one woman show. In 2020, CMCArts selected one of her paintings for the …

2023年5月3日 · Known as a moko jumbie in the West Indies, the stilt walker demonstrated his craft for Thomas-Bouzy and then urged her to try. “My heart and soul was just willing and …

2017年1月17日 · John’s group of stilt dancers, the Guardians of Culture Moko Jumbies, participate in public events and perform regularly at St. Croix hotels. John has been involved in …

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Mocko Jumbie dancing (or stilt dancing) is thought to have originated in West Africa. The art was brought to several Caribbean islands over 200 years ago and remains a traditional symbol of …

Mocko Jumbies are the stilt walkers which originatated in Ghana, West Africa. The word Mocko Jumbie means Good God, or Good Spirit. The art came about, according to one myth, when …

A Moko Jumbie is the spirit of Moko, the Orisha (diety) of fate and retribution who emphasizes that even as he endured centuries of brutal treatment he remains ‘tall tall tall’ . His head touches …

In the hands of experience trainers, we will teach our members the history, safety and skill of being a mocko jumbie. Kids and adults are welcome to join With LIMITED spots left