Dani
Spoken Word Artist in Charlotte, NC
Why hire Dani?
Known for her transparency and unapologetic honesty, Dani has become a strong female voice as a spoken word artist, writer, and performance poet. Becoming a signed author & publishing her book, The Rantings of Dani, is just one of the many feats this phenomenal artist has accomplished. From the world of competitive slam poetry to motivational speaking, Dani provides entertainment that borders on therapy through the sharing of her personal experiences detailed in spoken word. With a rare ability to share the most intimate thoughts and experiences, blend them with a "you gotta laugh not to cry" humor, Dani provides her audience with something with which everyone can relate.
Dani was utterly amazing, beyond her beautiful smile, she had charisma and when we spoke it silence the room. I remember looking at her as she spoke and shedding tears, she was so soulful. That night I let go of something but I picked up something(s) and it was exactly what I needed. Thank you so much Dani for your inspiration
Review by: Dashinka B.
Event Date: February 19th, 2011
Event: Private Party in New Bern, North Carolina
New Bern Civic Theatre prides itself on bringing quality shows that enhance, include, educate, and entertains the community, as well as introducing new artforms to the stage. Dani Cook's powerful performance left us in awe and was the perfect breath of fresh air that we needed. Weeks after her performance we are still getting feedback on the show's intensity, honesty, and thought provoking messages. Working with her on this special event was a wonderful experience and her professionalism is unsurpassed. I would be thrilled to have her grace our stage again in the future.
Hired by: Angelina H.
- Expertise
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Priced Fairly
- Adaptability
Organization: New Bern Civic Theatre
Event Date: February 18th, 2011
Event: Private Party in New Bern, North Carolina
Services provided: Spoken Word Artist
About
Dani was raised in the hills of northeast Tennessee. After almost five years of military service following high school, she moved back home where she got married and started her family. Now, Dani has moved to Charlotte with her two beautiful daughters and began pursuing her writing career. Spoken word was new to her in the beginning and while it was never her intention
to become a “poet”, she has found a home behind the mic relating to her audience about the issues of life.
Personally...
Known for her transparency and unapologetic honesty, Dani has created a reputation as one of the "realest" performers around. It's this realness that has catapulted her into the forefront of not just the poetry community, but as an entertainer and motivational speaker as well. While her professional accomplishments are to be appreciated, Dani is most proud of her personal achievements. As a witness to domestic abuse and survivor of sexual abuse as a child, a disable veteran, single mother successfully raising two daughters, and woman battling Graves' Disease, Dani realizes that words help even if they don't completely heal. The right words can help young women rethink hasty decisions, be aware of bad situations, and become inspired to know all is not lost. And by sharing her words in both spoken and written word, she hopes to not only have an outlet for herself, but to bring something real that all of her audience can relate to and understand. She apologizes to no one for her honesty and issues only one disclaimer, a warning if you will, when it comes to the reading of her work:
"Read, but don't take offense. Absorb, but don't judge. These are my words... not yours."
Professionally...
Becoming a signed author and publishing her book, The Rantings of Dani, in June 2010 is just one of the many feats this phenomenal artist has accomplished. As a member of the nationally ranked Charlotte Respect Da Mic 2009 Slam Team, SlamCharlotte December 2009 Slam Champion, and Respect Da Mic WOW (Women of the World) Qualifier Slam Champion, Dani has made her mark in the competitive world of slam poetry. She has extended her reach from published word and slam champion to featuring as an opening act for such artists as Grammy-nominated Calvin Richardson, Doug E. Fresh, and Natalie Stewart of Floetry. In addition, she has become a regular featured poet on Charlotte's Number One Station for Blazing Hip Hop & R&B, Power98FM on No Limit Larry & The Morning Maddhouse Spoken Word segment with two time Emmy winner, Bluz. Performing for such events as My Black is Beautiful, the Black Expo, and For Sister's Only as well as putting together a boundary-breaking spoken word theatre production, Confessions from Both Sides of the Fence, has earned Dani a solid place amongst the newest movement in poetry. Dani's latest literary venture is a contributor for Urban Tymes Magazine. Her column, I'm Just Sayin', is a refreshing look at life, love, & relationships from a perspective only Dani could give. With the launch of her new "Dani-ism" product line & latest CD/DVD, Dual Diagnosis, in November, Dani continues to break barriers and stretch the typical stereotype of a poet.
What to Expect
Typical Gig Duration: 30 - 120 minutes
Depending on the type of event, your overall experience may vary, but what will be consistent, is an open, honest, and real look at the issues that life throws at us. You will see material that you can relate to either because you have been through it yourself, or know someone who has experienced it. You may be touched, offended, made angry, made to laugh, or even sad. But no matter what emotion you feel, you will respect the work displayed in front of you because it will be honest in its presentation.
Stage/Setup Requirements:
Microphone & Speakers
Set/Song/Sequence List:
We Women
Can I Play for You
Court of Emotional Crimes
Kindred Spirits
Don't Turn Out Like Me
If You're A Good Guy
Our Love is Like Worship
I Don't Want to be Loved
Love Not War
Dysfunctional Dysmemberment
Love & Basketball
My Addiction
Dual Diagnosis
BlackSwan
I'm Real
Kindred Spirits
Self Aware
Inception
Scary
Repo Man
Love Letter
*This is not a complete set list & material can be written for a specific theme/subject upon request.*
Performance Schedule
Past Booked Dates:
03-24-2012 — Charlotte - Women's Empowerment Seminar
03-01-2012 — CIAA Taste of Charlotte
02-29-2012 — CIAA Taste of Charlotte
02-19-2012 — The Venue, Charlotte NC
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