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Welcome to I-Am-Traci-Bartlow.com
My company's name, Starchild Enterprise, is based on the African Adinkra symbol Nsoroma. This image of a star translates to mean, 'my illumination is merely a reflection of God'. As Starchild's Founder and Creative Director I am grateful and inspired to use all the talents I have been blessed with as a performance and visual artist. My work spans as a director, choreographer, educator, gardener, lecturer, photographer and, owner/operator of B-Love's Guest House.
Starchild Enterprise is the umbrella company for my many creative endeavors. There are 3 enterprises Starchild houses. 1. I am a Praise dancer, conduit of the African diaspora. From Lindy Hop to Hip Hop I speak black dance. As a performer, teacher, choreographer, director, curator, event producer, and lecturer my mission is to document and preserve black dance and culture. 2. As a self taught photographer my many years of dance and theater has helped develop for my eye for composition and ability to capture brilliant moments on film. Previewing August 2018 is, Oakland Picture Lady: Tales of a 90's Girl is an exhibition of photographs, collages, podcast, and short stories from my days as a Hip Hop photojournalist from 1993 - 2000. Full show premieres 2019. Currently there are a few images of this collection on display at the Oakland Museums up coming Hip-Hop exhibition March 24 - August 12, 2018. 3. Founded in 2008 B-Love's Guest House is a short term housing service in West Oakland, California. As the owner and operator this guest house is based on my lifestyle of wellness and creativity. |