Once Upon A Time In Haiti with Lucrèce Louisdhon Louinis

Through interactive storytelling, Lucrèce Louisdhon Louinis invites children to explore Haitian heritage and imagination, bridging past and present through powerful, personal tales.

Born in Petionville, Haiti, Lucrèce Louisdhon Louinis grew up studying ballet and folk dance. She moved to New York to pursue her degrees at St. John’s University, and after meeting Louinès, joined the Haitian Dance Theater, which took her across the United States, Canada, and Cuba. In 1998, the couple relocated to Florid,a where they continued to teach and create youth programs with a focus on literacy and cultural exchange. For over three decades, Louinès and Lucrèce Louinis have served as tireless cultural advocates, promoting Haitian music, dance, and story nationally. Together, they are recognized as pillars within South Florida’s Haitian community.