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Dale Largent 711 NW Broadway Bend, OR 97701 (541) 389-5466 dalelargent@hotmail.com www.drumessentials.com Let's Drum! Dale provides both private and group instruction on hand drums and percussion specific to the African and Latin American clutures. After many years of experience and education in Western percussion, Dale discovered the exciting and rewarding world of hand drumming. Immediately converted, Dale has built a teaching reputation in Central Oregon based upon 25 years of performance and study. Specializing in Djembe, Ashiko, Conga, and hand percussion, Dale insists on good technique and a development of each individual's inherent rhythms. Furthermore, Dale taps into his Western musical education and college music theory providing students with a deep intellectual awareness of rhythm and music. If you are interested in becoming a hand drummer who is also a musician, contact Dale for information on group or individual lessons! Additionally, call Dale if you are in Central Oregon and need drum repair, reheading, or are interested in purchasing high quality drums.	Aliou Diouf (541) 461-5421 email: sangamar@efn.org Style of drumming: W. African -- djembe/djunjun, sabar, souroba, bougarabou Individual Fees: Ongoing classes $10/class teaches West Afrcan dance. Aliou Diouf--Master drummer and dancer from Senegal, West Africa. Aliou Diouf is currently the director of Ballet Sangamar, a dance troupe based in Eugene, Oregon. Ballet Sangamar performs traditional dances and rhythms from Senegal, Guinea, and Mali, West Africa. Aliou Diouf is a master of djembe, djun-djun, sabar, boukarabou, and kutiro. In addititon to directing Ballet Sangamar, Aliou offers on-going dance and drum classes. For more information, contact Aliou Diouf at Visit Ballet Sangamar's website at http://www.balletsangamar.com	Nii Ardey Allotey Ghanaian master drummer and dancer teaches traditional Ghanaian dancer. More information can be found at: http://www.anansibeat.com
	MEDFORD Ryan M. Camara 2629 Tahitian Ave. Medford, OR 97504 USA PHONE: 541-621-1815 FAX: 541-245-4336 EMAIL contact: fore-fote@fore-fote.com URL: <http://www.fore-fote.com> Class Schedule, Location & Fees: Level I--Mondays, 7:30-9:00 p.m. at the Ashland Community Center, 59 Winburn Way, Ashland, OR. $65 for Six-Week Series. Level II--Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Ashland School of Music, 3175 E. Main St., Ashland, OR. $70 for Six-Week Series. Level III--Mondays, 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the Ashland Community Center, 59 Winburn Way, Ashland, OR. $75 for Six-Week Series. Teachers Country of Origin and Village: Ryan was born in the USA but has been adopted into the Susu family of his teacher, M. Lamine "Dibo" Camara. He works and studies every year for five years now in the village on the island Roume. STYLE OF DRUM: Traditional and ballet style Djembe and Dunun. Description of Drum Classes: Whatever level you're at in your drumming, we've got a class for you. Ryan is talented, knowledgable, and patient and communicates the music in a way that makes it easy for anyone to learn the traditional rhythms of Guinea. Level I teaches technique and some basic rhythms to get people started on the djembe. Level II introduces students to the all important dundun parts and some simpler solo techniques. Level III offers more advanced solo technique and how to play for the dance, which, of course, is what this drumming is all about. Resumé of teacher (25 words): Ryan is an award-winning instructor. Please see his bio on the fore-fote website through the following link. <http://www.fore-fote.com/Framesets/bioframeset.html>