Welcome to the Nia Network: A Program Bureau, a division of Celeste Bateman & Associates. The program bureau features visual and performing artists, historians, writers and motivational speakers of African descent who present in various venues nationally and internationally. CB&A has compiled a roster of extraordinarily talented individuals who are available to perform and present at colleges and universities, performing arts centers, schools, churches, corporations, festivals, trade shows, etc. What makes this program bureau unique is that all of the participants present topics and art forms pertaining to the African Diaspora.
Nia is the Swahili word for ‘purpose.’ Our purpose is to promulgate what is rich and positive about African, Caribbean, and African-American culture, history, heritage and art. For booking information, email us at info@celestebateman.com or call 973.705.8253.
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to take on additional artists/speakers at this time, but please feel free to forward your information for future consideration.
Nia is the Swahili word for ‘purpose.’ Our purpose is to promulgate what is rich and positive about African, Caribbean, and African-American culture, history, heritage and art. For booking information, email us at info@celestebateman.com or call 973.705.8253.
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to take on additional artists/speakers at this time, but please feel free to forward your information for future consideration.
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Gallman’s Newark Dance Theatre
Gallman’s Newark Dance Theatre (GNDT), under the direction of founder Alfred Gallman, is an exciting company of 10 professional dancers whose repertoire incorporates ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop and modern dance. Their high-energy performances consistently bring audiences (nationally and internationally) to their feet. Alfred Gallman, not only has a reputation as a first class choreographer, but heads an organization with a legacy of service and dance training of the highest quality.
"Alfred Gallman has absorbed the lesson of his years as a student at the Alvin Ailey Dance Center and as a dancer with the Fred Benjamin Dance Company...and he has used them to create something of his own."
Jennifer Dunning
The New York Times
The Dance Conservatory's prestigious faculty includes Adrienne Armstorong, formerly with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; Maurice Chestnut (Bring in Da Noise, Bring in the Funk); Karen Love, founder/director of Umoja Dance Company; Fauzi Ra-off (Salt & Pepper and Queen Latifah); Samaiyah Simpson, formerly with the Newark School of the Arts; Endalyn Taylor, Aida and The Lion King, and Alfred Gallman.
GNDT has been a source of hope and inspiration to the metropolitan area since 1978. GNDT’s primary mission is to provide professional training to students who might not otherwise afford it. GNDT is available for performances with the professional and/or junior companies. Mr. Gallman is available for panel discussions and programs on the history of Black dance.
"Alfred Gallman has absorbed the lesson of his years as a student at the Alvin Ailey Dance Center and as a dancer with the Fred Benjamin Dance Company...and he has used them to create something of his own."
Jennifer Dunning
The New York Times
The Dance Conservatory's prestigious faculty includes Adrienne Armstorong, formerly with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; Maurice Chestnut (Bring in Da Noise, Bring in the Funk); Karen Love, founder/director of Umoja Dance Company; Fauzi Ra-off (Salt & Pepper and Queen Latifah); Samaiyah Simpson, formerly with the Newark School of the Arts; Endalyn Taylor, Aida and The Lion King, and Alfred Gallman.
GNDT has been a source of hope and inspiration to the metropolitan area since 1978. GNDT’s primary mission is to provide professional training to students who might not otherwise afford it. GNDT is available for performances with the professional and/or junior companies. Mr. Gallman is available for panel discussions and programs on the history of Black dance.