Meet Angela Gibson | Founder and Artistic Director of Libation African Dance

We had the good fortune of connecting with Angela Gibson and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Angela, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
My thought process behind starting my own business is the absence of traditional African dance in our community. I was also wanting to work for myself and leave my children a legacy that they can be proud of.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I have a traditional West African Dance company and I have been dancing in this genre for over 20 years. It is a difficult journey and it has not been easy. Being in a genre that requires you to be a forever student is difficult because of the lack of accessibility for additional education is very limited in this area. I plan to over come these challenges by being a hub in my community where others like myself will have access to additional training in this genre.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
If I had a friend visit, I wouldn’t have a clue on where to take them! I work a full-time job during the day, and work on my business on the weekends and evenings. This life literally leaves me no time to socialize.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I would like to recognize EVERYONE who has been involved in the Libation journey. African dance is not a genre that is out in the forefront. I am appreciative to those that place it there intentionally.

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