The Legacy Dancers of Total Dance/ Dancical Productions, Inc. (TDDP

Total Dance/Dancical Productions, Inc. (TDDP) celebrated 35 years of artistic service in 2020. Founded in 1985 by Artistic Director/ Cultural Arts Educator, Terrie Ajile Axam, the goal of the organization is to bring professional arts As an instructor and a performer, people are amazed by the technical proficiency I exude in various genres of dance. I know that I owe all of these accolades to the legacy program and Mojah. Mojah (Modern African) demands that one educate and excel their mind, body, and spirit. “I have been a member, student, mentee, and child of TDDP for over 20 years. After receiving my BFA from the University of Arts, having performed, toured, and instructed with major companies internationally and throughout the Tri-State area, I can declare that none and cultural arts to the — Adrienne Abdus-Salaam of the experiences have community. amounted to what I learned, received, or

One of TDDP’s significant programs is experienced from this company. Total Dance The Legacy Dancers. The Legacy Dancers and the family that I attained by way of it, are outstanding students who enter the have had a profound effect on my life in TDDP program between the ages of more ways than one. three and 15 and continue their training As an instructor and a performer, peothrough high school graduation. Most of ple are amazed by the technical proficiency I these students fulfill dreams as dance and exude in various genres of dance. I know that performing arts professionals and have I owe all of these accolades to the legacy accomplishments that include receiving program and Mojah. Mojah (Modern African) educational scholarships, performing/ demands that one educate and excel their leading professional dance companies, mind, body, and spirit. performing on Broadway, TV and more. Much of what I have gained as an artist

Adrienne Abdus-Salaam is one the and person; I received from TDDP. Terrie Ajile many Legacy Dancers who has succeeded Axam and others in the Legacy Program in her artistic career. Adrienne is currently have been my family since the Dance Director at New Manchester High I was four years old. I am School located in Douglasville, Georgia, and blessed to have an unparalshe attests to leled caliber of professionthe fact als from this organization that Total who have all been Photo by Shocphoto, Kikora Dance has had a positive impact on her life and career. instrumental in my life and career.” — Adrienne Abdus-Salaam