About us
Since ancient times, storytelling in many different cultures has been a way of passing on traditions, codes of behavior, as well as maintaining a strong community.
8thGeneration Storytelling is an Ottawa based storytelling company that uses the art of oral tradition as a tool for transforming and inspiring lives.
In each performance, the audience participates in the telling of stories by using, song, dance, music and rhythmic beats. Aiding in the development of multiple literacy, memory, team building, confidence, imagination, culture awareness, retelling, reflecting and relating.
Our storyteller
Born and raised in South Africa, Jacqui Du Toit is known for her animated stories from the mother land. By combining movement, dance, singing, facial expressions, and dramatic impersonations that spark the audience, Jacqui knows how to captivate the audience with more than just words.
Our Musicians
Since ancient times, storytelling in many different cultures has been a way of passing on traditions, codes of behavior, as well as maintaining a strong community.
8thGeneration Storytelling is an Ottawa based storytelling company that uses the art of oral tradition as a tool for transforming and inspiring lives.
In each performance, the audience participates in the telling of stories by using, song, dance, music and rhythmic beats. Aiding in the development of multiple literacy, memory, team building, confidence, imagination, culture awareness, retelling, reflecting and relating.
Our storyteller
Born and raised in South Africa, Jacqui Du Toit is known for her animated stories from the mother land. By combining movement, dance, singing, facial expressions, and dramatic impersonations that spark the audience, Jacqui knows how to captivate the audience with more than just words.
Our Musicians
What our listeners have to say |
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"We moved, we danced, we sang and we were captured by the presence of Jacqui Du Toit and her creative storytelling. Thank you Jacqui. If any of you are looking for a birthday party idea, a visit to your school or daycare, I recommend Jacqui. She will whisk you away to Africa and the stories of land." - Annie Boudreau ( Singing Trees Daycare)
'Jacqui and Jack are just awesome! Fantastic storytelling and so captivating!' - Zoe Guzman Poole (Early Childhood Educator)
'That was the best story I have ever heard' - four year old Emily, at the International Children's Festival