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H. Anyango Smith
Visiting Lecturer in Theater and Dance
Phone: (860) 297-5122 Office Location: Austin Arts Center
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Trinity College faculty member since 2009
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Degrees:
M.A., Ohio State Univ. (1991)
B.A., Colgate Univ. (1988)

H. Anyango Smith (known affectionately/professionally as Sistah Anyango) is currently the Founder of “FLYY” Fitness…Freedom to Love the You in You!  As a Dancer, Master Teaching Artist, Wholistic Health Consultant, and Fitness Professional, it is her goal to facilitate “Whole Self” experiences using the energy of movement as a vehicle for self expression! Sistah Anyango is an experienced Master Teaching Artist with over thirty years experience in various dance mediums.  She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Colgate University with a dual concentration in English and African American Studies.  Additionally, she holds a Master’s degree from the Ohio State University with a concentration in African American Studies.  She has traveled abroad to several African countries including: Senegal, Gambia, Kenya and Tanzania in order to study Afrikan dance and folklore. In order to expand the wholistic energy of dance to a broader population, she also holds Group Exercise certifications from The Aerobic and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) and the American Aerobic Association International (AAAI).  Additionally, Sistah Anyango is certified to teach Zumba Basics I, Zumba Basics II; Zumba Gold; Mat Pilates; Powerflex.  She is also certified in CPR/AED/First Aid; as well as to consult with clients regarding Wholistic Health and Wellness options for living!...So…in the words of Sistah Anyango…free up the energy in your body…love and accept yourself for exactly who you are…to discover and celebrate more of who you are…and Remember…Freedom to love the you in you…Who’s FLYY…?!