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Teachers Country of origin:
STYLE OF DANCE:
Description of Dance Classes:
LOCATION:
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PHONE
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Class Schedule & Fees:
Resumé of teacher (if available - 25 words)
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ARKANSAS

Drum Class

Kouakou Yao (Angelo)
PHONE 479-363-9373
EMAIL contact  Jennifer Clay  
Teachers Country of origin: Ivory Coast
STYLE OF DANCE: West African , Traditional Ivory Coast Dance with teachers influence
Description of Dance Classes: Beginning or Experienced, All ages welcome
LOCATION- Fayetteville, Massage School of Fayetteville,
 Eureka Springs, Unitarian Church
ADDRESS: Fayetteville - -Eureka Springs: email or call for directions
Eureka Springs. Arkansas 72632 USA
Class Schedule & Fees:
Fayetteville- Monday: Drum 5:30pm - 6:45
                              Dance  7:00pm-8:30.
Eureka Springs- Tuesday: Drum 5:30pm-6:45
                        Dance 7:00pm-8:30.
Resumé of teacher (if available) Former member of Koteba dance ensemble of
Ivory Coast, Cast of Geography and Director of Afrique Aya dance Company.
$8 per class.


DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (Washington, D.C.)

Kadiatou Conte
Teachers Country of origin: Guinea, West Africa
STYLE OF DANCE: Guinea
LOCATION: Washington, DC
MAIL ADDRESS:
PO Box 39268
Washington, DC 20016
T: 202 526 9241
EMAIL
www.balafon.org
Class Schedule & Fees: Tu/Thu

The Fitness Co.
1339 Green Ct NW
Washington, DC
202.216.9000
  Tue & Thu: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
  Sat: 12:15 PM
Balafon West African Dance Ensemble
Delivering Emotionally Charged West African Dance Performances!
For Booking Information Contact:
Kadiatou Conte, Artistic Director
PO Box 39268
Washington, DC 20013
(202)526-9241
web:
email:
    African Heritage Dancers and Drummers
S.E., D.C.
(202)399-5252

Wo'se Cultural Dance Center
N.W., D.C.
(202)291-9397

  Kankouran West African Dance Co.
N.W., D.C.
(202)518-1213
    Becky Umeh
1601 Argonne place nw, Washington DC 20009 USA
PHONE: 301-237-0565
EMAIL contact:
WEB: 
WEB
Class Schedule, Location & Fees:
2435 15th st nw Washington Dc 20009
Teachers Country of Origin and Village: Nigeria
STYLE OF DANCE: West African Dance, Choreography, Soukous, Egyptian style
Description of Dance Classes: All levels - great for beginners for either exercises or for performances.
Resumé of teacher:
 
 
     

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IDAHO

Sandpoint
Every Thursday 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
West African dance taught by River
Haitian dance taught by Tatina (occasionally)
North Idaho Arts Center
4th & Alder
Sandpoint, ID
Cost:  $3.00 per class
Contact phone: River  (208)255-5683
Contact e-mail:  Carrie 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ILLINOIS

Chicago

Uche Omoniyi. 
Black Passion Studio
11018 S. Halsted
Chicago, IL
African Dance Class For Beginners on Saturdays. 
Time: 4:30 - 6:00 PM (Most Saturdays)
e-mail :
djeli2@yahoo.com
Phone: (773) 445-8314

 

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ALYO Children's Dance Theatre
Kimosha P. Murphy, Artistic Director
FULLER PARK for classes & rehearsals
331 West 45th Street
Mail to
P. O. Box 198672
Chicago Illinois 60619
www.alyochildrensdance.com
alyocdt5@Aol.com

773 243 2566
 
Instructors for Dance:
Mesi Walton
Iyabo Williams
Aaluna Faye
 
Instructors for Drum
Eric Thomas, Apprentice Instructor
Michael Taylor, of Tam Tam Mandingue
Tallah Faye
 
Guests Artists
Alisco Diabate
Jalo Babu Atiba
 
 

If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor."

STYLE OF DANCE: Traditional dance of Senegambia/Old Mali
Description of Dance Classes: see attached schedule
ALYO Youth Performance Company & ALYO Adult Ensemble available for bookings

Artistic Director recently returned from an International Programs African
studies tour with the Office of International Programs of Chicago State
University.


Moustapha Bangoura
Teachers Country of origin:
Guinea

STYLE OF DANCE:
West African Dance
Description of Dance Classes:
Traditional Guinea Dance

LOCATION:
Fridays
7-8:30pm
South Shore Cultural Center
7059 South Shore Drive
Chicago, IL
Fee: $10

Saturdays
2-3:30pm & 3:30-5pm
Cornerstone
171 N. Cuyler
Oak Park, IL
Fee:  $15

Sundays
3-4:30pm
Hamlin Park
3035 N. Hoyne
Chicago, IL
Fee:  $10

PHONE
773.752.5289
773.846.3831

EMAIL contact
smuham@aol.com 
bagatae@mail.com 


Moustapha Bangoura hails from the West African Nation of Guinea, home to the largest and most celebrated dance company from the Continent of Africa; namely Les Ballets Africains. Mr Bangoura is a 22 year veteran of Les Ballet Africains and is a Master, Dancer, Dounun drummer, and Choreographer with acclaimed performances in over 165 capitals worldwide. In addition to extensive international touring with the company, Moustapha has independently conducted music and dance residencies and master classes throughout Africa, Europe, Australia, South America and the United States. Mr Bangoura is of Baga and Sousou decent bringing you the culture of both heritages, including the dance, drum and song that originates from them.

 

 

 

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KANSAS

Saturdays
plus periodic classes
Shalia Ince
DanceTeachersE-Mail:
City in Motion/ universal fitness
Kansas City, MO 64109
West African Drumcircles
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KENTUCKY

Louisville

Yaya Diallo
Teachers Country of origin: Mali
ADDRESS: 410 Lindsay CT. #6
City/State/Zip Country Louisville, KY 40200
PHONE: (502)-895-9551
EMAIL contact:
diallo_yaya_harlina@hotmail.com
URL The URL of his first record producer is www.onzou.com
Class Schedule & Fees: Kindly contact Yaya Diallo
Resumé of teacher (if available): Kindly contact Yaya Diallo


 

 

MASSACHUSETTS

 

 

 

 




MICHIGAN

DETROIT

 

Art of Motion Dance Theatre of Detroit
Founded in 1986 by Artistic Director Karen Prall
IN RESIDENCE at First Congregational Church of Detroit, 33 East Forest at
Woodward Avenue
(313)831-4080.
(313)834-9501
Fax:  (313)834-3585  
  
          
email:  JKesly@aol.com
website:  http://erksnerks.com/aom/
Mail Address: P.O. Box 27749, Detroit, MI   48227
Traditional and Contemporary Congolese dance, modern, hip-hop, stepping
performed by young people.
Weekly classes for children and adults.  Drum and dance workshops and
classes with guest artists from the Congo, Paris, California, and Ann
Arbor, MI for adults and children.

SAGINAW

Every Tuesday night

4:00 to 7:00
CAGE, 211 Hamilton, (Old Town)
Saginaw.
 
Dance Class
For more info: Jenna Miller Bluenile2@aol.com  

 

 

 

 

 

MINNESOTA


TRADITIONAL WEST AFRICAN DANCE CLASSES
Ateya Ball, Instructor out of Washington,DC
The Cultural Center of Minnesota
3031 Lyndale Ave.,
South Mpls
612.827.0771
Adult classes are held on Thursday evenings 7-8:30pm
Guaranteed To Work Up A Sweat!!!
For more info on performances and or workshops email Ateyab@hotmail.com or
contact Ateya by phone 612.593.9864

Dance Roots
An up and coming vibrant West African Hip Hop Performing Dance Group based
in Minneapolis, MN. We are available for workshops and performances.


William Atchouellou
Teachers Country of origin: Ivory Coast
STYLE OF DANCE: Traditional African Dance
LOCATION: Pillsbury House
ADDRESS: 3501 Chicago Ave. S
City/State/Zip Country Minneapolis, Mn

Description of Dance Classes: Dance students of all levels are welcome to attend and learn traditional and contemporary West African dance movements complete with live drum accompaniment. Classes begin with a warm-up, progressing into detailed breakdown of choreographed dance steps and finishing with high energy across the floor movement.

PHONE N/A
FAX N/A
EMAIL contact:
WEB
Class Schedule & Fees: Tuesdays 7:00 - 8:30pm. $10/class

 

 Fatawu Sayibu
PHONE: 612-600-4405 OR 612-990-0788
Teachers Country of origin: Ghana
STYLE OF DANCE: Traditional Dance (Northern Region & D'AGOMBA)
Description of Dance Classes: Both Traditional and Contemporary African Dance for Students of all ages and skill levels!
2012 Sheridan Ave South
Minneapolis 55405
FAX: N/A
EMAIL contact:
URL N/A

Class Schedule & Fees: Group or Solo Instruction Available by Appointment
Dance Class Solo: 1.5 Hours: 25$ OR 5 Classes for $110. Group of 3 or More: 1.5 Hours: $15 PER PERSON

FATAWU SAYIBU

Experience
Having come from a "Drumming Family" I have been exposed to and taught traditional tribal drumming and dancing since the age of 4 years old. I have taught students from all over the world, this is my passion so I make sure that all of my students have a wonderful,


 

 

 

NEW JERSEY

Old Bridge Plainfield
Youssouf Koumbassa
www.westafricandance.com
Musical Theatre Works
Former principal dancer of Ballet Djoliba, the National Ballet of Guinea
teaches traditional Guinean dance.
Teaches in New York but may offer classes in New Jersey.
Febronie Koumbassa, in Old Bridge, NJ, phone # 732-316-1335 they might be able to point you toward Youssouf, tho
Join us at the Neighborhood House

Fridays @ 7:30pm
West African Dance
644 W. 4th St.
Plainfield, NJ
908-757-7100
or 973-371-3375
email
All Ages, adults & children
Join Audrey, & Yewande
and our Djembe Orchestra for sweat, fun, & dance

 

 

 

Montclair Bordentown
WEST AFRICAN DANCE

Spread the word! Dance from the heart!
Yewande's African Dance classes @
Sharron Miller's Academy of the Performing Arts
427 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ
 

Weds @ 7:45pm
Thurs @ 7:30pm

For more info call 973-655-9819
For all levels
West African djimbe orchestra
(occasionally sabar and kutiro orchestra)

 

The DRUM & DANCE LEARNING CENTER
Route 206 & Elizabeth Street,
Bordentown, NJ 08505
PHONE (609) 324-7383
EMAIL
www.drumdancecenter.com
Class Schedule, Location & Fees: see web site

STYLES OF DANCE:  West African; Puerto Rican; also ZUMBA classes taught by Kim Leary

The next West African dance class is starting on July 2. It runs every Wednesday night in July 8:00-9:30. The instructor is Audrey Davis and we will be learning Soli. There will be live drumming for the class.
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Visit www.drumdancecenter.com  for information on classes, workshops and private instruction as well as performance dates and booking.





 

 

 

 

NEW MEXICO

Santa Fe
Elise Gent
505 982 3516
Railyard Performance Center (right next to Tommasito's Restaurant)
Monday Wednesday and Saturdays  
African Drum and Dance.  Elise teaches West African dance.

Las Cruces
Marie Warren
West African/World Dance Class Wednesday 6pm to 7:00 pm
Mesilla Park Community Center, 402 West Bell
From El Paso or Deming, University Exit, make a left on main st., right
on Conlee (first light), two blocks to left. Call (575) 523-0664 for
information.

By Donation, Drums Available for use, wear loose clothing for dance
Community Drumming and Dancing and Performing in Las Cruces for the past 15 years! With numerous special workshops throughout the year from visiting West African Drum and Dance Masters! Always a great time!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


NO. CAROLINA
West African Drum Teachers

 

Charlotte

LeShea Stukes
Spirit Square
345 N. College Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
PHONE: (704) 293-2462
EMAIL contact:
Teachers Country of origin: USA
STYLE OF DANCE: West Guinean
Description of Dance Classes: Cardio & Culture, all levels, live drumming

Class Schedule & Fees: $15 adults (18 and up) $5 teens (12-17)
*Group Rates Available*
Spirit Square - Tuesdays 7:00-8:30 pm
Resumé of teacher (if available - 25 words)

 

Oneaka Dail
PHONE: 704-299-7432

EMAIL contact:
Teachers Country of origin: USA
STYLE OF DANCE: Guinea, Senegalese, Caribbean
Description of Dance Classes:
Beginning Level
Private Lessons: Children 12 & Under- By Appt.
University City YMCA: Adults & Teens – Fridays 7:00-8:00 pm

LOCATION: University City YMCA Mallard Creek
10421 Yellow Rose Lane
Charlotte, NC 28269


Class Schedule & Fees:
Resumé of teacher (if available - 25 words)
Studied Traditional African dance for over 13 years under Master Teachers: Shona Sharif (Deceased) of Pittsburgh, PA. Kauna and Kibibi Majamal, Sankofa African Dance Theater, Baltimore, MD and Babacar Ndiaye of Return to Goree, Baltimore, MD. Described as patient, compassionate, and inspiring.


Oneaka Dail
Analyst - Customer Analytics
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
1000 Lowe's Boulevard • Mooresville, NC 28117
704.758.3414 • * Oneaka.D.Dail@Lowes.com

DURHAM

CHUCK DAVIS
One Staurn Court
Durham, 27703 
Ngcdnw@aol.com
(h) 919-596-0713
(O) 919-560-2729 + FAX 919-596-3076      
(Cell) 919-656.3269

Style of Dance taught???    Many different styles from the continent of Africa and the African Diaspora including modern and jazz............. no     formal classes at this time .... only company classes. I am available for                   master classes and workshops.

 

GREENSBORO

Mohamed DaCosta
Teachers Country of origin:   Guinea West Africa
STYLE OF DANCE:          Djembe Dance and Drumming class
Description of Dance Classes: Intermediate/ Advance level classes originating from Guinea West Africa
Greensboro NC
336 274-8940
Class Schedule & Fees:         $10.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OKLAHOMA
Tulsa


Yawnie Knox-Jones
 262 East 30th Street North
 Tulsa, OK  74106

PHONE                 please contact via mail or via email.... Thank you!
EMAIL contact            
TRUBLKQUEEN@MSN.COM
STYLE OF DANCE: - Beginning West African Dance
Class Schedule, Location & Fees:   
Lacy Park Community Dance Class
at Lacy Park located on Virgin Street between Cincinnati and Peoria on the North side of Tulsa.  Classes are every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. unless there is a holiday.  Classes are free to the community.
 
NGOMA UZURI - a group of local dancers - Yawnie is the lead dancer
 


 


 

 

 

 

 

 

PENNSLVANIA

Pittsburg
There is an African dance and drum ensemble at the
University of Pittsburgh.  Take a look here:

http://www01.srv.cis.pitt.edu/~bjgrier/program.htm

Philadelphia
Jeannine Osayande
Class Schedule:
Please contact for current schedule (04/20/08)
email: dunyapac@mac.com
phone: 484 431-4378
teaching West African Dance (Old Mail Empire)
The University of the Arts. The classes are also open to the public.
The University of the Arts
School of Dance
211 S. Broad Street 4th floor
Phila., PA
For class information: 215 717-6110

Aboubacar "Oscar" Camara
Teachers Country of origin: Guinea
STYLE OF DANCE: Traditional African - full repertoire
Dance Alloy Theater
Description of Dance Classes: all levels with live accompaniment
LOCATION: Pittsburgh, PA
ADDRESS: Several Locations e-mail for information
 Pittsburgh, PA 15206
PHONE (412) 583-1799 or (412) 327-6446
EMAIL contact
camara.oscar@yahoo.com
Class Schedule & Fees: fees vary per session: drop-ins at St. Andrew's church, and other locations, e-mail to inquire.
Resumé of teacher (if available - 25 words) world-renown dancer and choreographer of international acclaim: danced and served as lead choreographer with Ballet Africain, in Guinea, Ballet Koteba D'Abidjan in Ivory Coast and Ballet Afrique Noir, in Senegal . Extensive teaching experience in schools, studios, conference workshops. Also master of drums.


 

 

 

Rhode Island

Seydou Coulibaly
Award-Winning Master Dancer and Choreographer
(401) 431-6544
Every Sunday from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at...
Brown University's Ashamu Dance Studio (class open to the public)
Between Brown and Thayer Streets just off of Waterman Street; follow the
walkway -- located next to the greenhouse -- onto the green
email:  Kdjosse@aol.com
website:  http://hometown.aol.com//kdjosse/Seydou.html

    Seydou Coulibaly is uniquely qualified to teach and demonstrate West
African dance and culture. Unlike many Africans who emigrate to the United
States today, Coulibaly was educated according to ancient tradition: 
Coulibaly received his education from village elders, traditional rituals,
initiations into secret societies, and master dance teachers in the Segu
region of Mali. As a result of his studies, all of Coulibaly's work is
thoroughly researched and heavily steeped in folkloric tradition.
        Seydou is available to teach workshops and master classes throughout
the country.  Whenever he teaches a class, he brings a djembe player to teach
a drum (djembe) class as well.  He has also reestablished Troupe Komme Djosse
in America, having originally founded the performance group in Mali.  Komme
Djosse performs throughout the United States in the genres of dance,
drumming, traditional music, and contemporary music which draws on Malian
traditions.

 

 

 

 

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SOUTH CAROLINA

Gail Glover
Teachers Country of origin:  USA
STYLE OF DANCE:  West African
Description of Dance Classes:  Beginner and Intermediate classes
LOCATION: LyBen Dance Studio
ADDRESS:
Columbia, SC 29210
PHONE
FAX
EMAIL contact
LaNelle Owens
Class Schedule & Fees:  Every Saturday; 1pm; $10 per class


 

 

 

 

 

VERMONT    

Jeh Kulu Drum and Dance Ensemble.
Burlington, VT
(802) 862 6727.
Classes are facilitated by the Jeh Kulu Dance & Drum Troupe.
(Traditional West African Drum & Dance)
Location:
Memorial Auditorium loft
Dance Classes:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday (Th & F - 'Beginners' Class')
Time: 5:30 pm
Saturday Morning (not sure of time)
West African Drum Classes

 

 

 

 





 

 

 

 

WASHINGTON

Bellingham

Michelle Wurth
YMCA 4th Floor (call for location change after May 15th)
Bellingham, Washington
PHONE 671-8760
Teachers Country of origin: U.S.A.
STYLE OF DANCE: West Afrikan; Griot families of drummers and dancers from Senegal, Cote d'lvoire, Guinea, Mali, Ghana; classes are respectful of preserving the rhythms and dances of the Bambara, Fulani, Mandigue, Susu, and Baga cultures
Description of Dance Classes: Warm up followed by 2-3 different dance rhythms. Live drummers accompany.
EMAIL contact
Class Schedule & Fees: Dance TUESDAYS 7:00-8:30
Drum MONDAYS 5:00-6:30 call for location
Resumé of teacher (if available)
Michelle Wurth is a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship Recipient in Dance and traveled with the NEA Artist in the Schools/Communities Program for 9 years. She has performed in Spain, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Chicago and Seattle with Afrikan and Flamenco companies. She has a background in ballet, modern, and jazz as well. She has taught for 25 years at the University and community level. Griot families of drummers and dancers from Senegal, Cote d'Ivorie, Guinea, Mali, Ghana, and Liberia have been the source of her joy, inspiration and knowledge. Her classes are respectful of preserving the rhythms and dances of the Bambara, Fulani, Mandigue, Susu, and Baga cultures.

FEDERAL WAY

DELLA WESTERFIELD 
PHONE (253) 838-4260
EMAIL contact rukiya46@aol.com
LOCATION: Dumas Bay Center at Knutzen Family Theatre
ADDRESS: Dumas Bay Center, 3200 SW Dash Point Road
Federal Way, Washington  98023


                       GIFT OF RHYTHM AFRICAN DANCE STUDIO
Teachers Country of origin: USA
STYLE OF DANCE: West African Dance and Drumming
Description of Dance Classes: Beginners - Advance for ages 5-adults. Teach the Basic meaning of the traditional dances and songs with live drumming. I teach the dances in a simply way so each student, whether beginners or advance can learn. I teach dancers to listen to the beat of the drums, letting it connect with their spirits so that they can feel the music and express it through the art form of movement.

Class Schedule & Fees: Every Tuesday @ 7:00-8:00; $9.00 per class and $5.00 per class for disadvantage children and adults. My goal and desire is to reach out to families with children who are considered high-risk, poverty, level and disadvantage. I want to make my classes affordable so that these children and adults can have the same opportunity as families of middle and upper class families who experience the beautiful artform of West African dance and its' rich culture.

Resumé of teacher:  DELLA WESTERFIELD, OWNER AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

   Born and raised in Denver, Colorado Della Westerfield, mother of four first took modern dance at age twelve; she began her African dance career later in life. She relocated to Augusta Georgia and began studying West African dance under the Acclaimed Artistic Director Sala Adenike of Body and Soul African Dance Studio.  Less than eight months later, Della was chosen to perform with the company, the Abatsu Dance Troupe, which performs throughout Georgia and the CSRA (Central Savannah River Area) as well as in South Carolina.  A member of the company for four years Della also assisted the Director in dance workshops.
 
    In the summer of 2001, Della relocated to Federal Way, Washington where she founded Gift of Rhythm African Dance. She has taught African dance to children and adults for the City of Federal Way Parks and Recreation and for the Federal Way  School Districts' three elementary schools' after school and summer school  program called Successful kids. She has also taught students at the Southeast Youth and Family Services in Seattle. She's taught dance classes for Just Dance Company, located in Federal Way, Washington. Della's goal is to build her own dance studio, GIFT OF RHYTHM AFRICAN DANCE as a strong pillar in the community for disadvantage children.
   
   Her desire is to guide students into the art form of African Dance, thru steps and movement. To teach them self-awareness, self esteem, accomplishment and self-expression.  Della's ultimate goal is to establish an African Dance Studio in Federal Way, Washington, Colorado, or Georgia for under privileged and high-risk children.  

    Della's goal is to continue to educate herself in the art of African dance and choreography, in order to be fully equipped to instruct her students.  She currently trains at Spectrum Dance Studio in Seattle Washington.  She believes that her talent and dream of dancing is truly a gift from God and her greatest influence and mentor is Director Sala Adenike who told her, "To be and excellent teacher you must be a student for life."


Seattle

AFRICAN SABAR DANCE CLASS
with Master Drummer/dancer THIONE DIOP from Senegal, West Africa.
Velocity Dance Studio
911 Pine Street
Seattle
Saturdays:  4:30pm-6:30pm
Tel: (206) 525-1296 / (206) 365-3767
Tel: (206) 525-1296 / (206) 365-3767
PRIVATE LESSONS ALSO AVAILABLE
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL:
or email kirs@u.washington.edu

PERFORMANCES!
Yeke Yeke West African Drum Ensemble
Tuesday Nights:  9:30pm-12:00am
Bohemian Cafe
111 Yesler Way
Seattle
206-447-1514




  










 

WISCONSIN

Madison

Kanopy Dance
133 E. Johnson
Madison, WI 53706
PHONE: 608.243-9533


for more info contact Otehlia at <okiser@tds.net >

Otehlia Kiser
West African
Description of Dance Classes: All-level class emphasizing the dances of Guinea and Mali. Come dance in a fun and non-competitive environment! Live drumming by Jean Sene and Begue Sathiossane.
MONDAYS 7:30-9 pm. $12.00 per class or 4/$40.00.
Resumé: Otehlia has studied West African dance for over eight years in the United States and Guinea and Mali, West Africa. She has been teaching West African dance for three years.
(updated 11-20-02)

Lisa O'Connor
 2326 E. Johnson St.
 Madison, WI  53704  United States
(608)246-2714
E-mail: LisaO@terracom.net
Class Schedule location and fees:  Sunday evenings 6:30-8:00p.m.
Class is held at Kanopy Dance Studio, 133 W. Johnson St. $12
Teachers country of origin:  United States
Style of dance: Guinea/Mali W. Africa
Description of Class:  Class open to all levels and drop ins.  Dance and music of Guinea and Mali, W. Africa.  Live drumming on djembe and dunun lead by Shawn Barry and Jean Sene.  Class begins with 20min. warm up incorporating yoga, pilates, and aerobic exercises.  Two dances taught each class, moving in lines through the studio.  Class concludes with a solo circle and warm down.  Come Sing, Dance, Sweat, and Celebrate Life with Lisa in this fun, challenging class!
Resume of Dance Teacher:  Lisa began dancing at age 3 with ballet, devoting the past 5 yrs. to W. African Dance.  She has studied with Michael Markus, Mustapha Bangoura, Habib Iddrissu, and member of Les Percussion de Guinea.

 

 Maya Kadakia
 Madison Multicultural Dance Center
1421 S. Park St. (enter on Beld, studio has a red door)
 Madison, WI
PHONE 608 216 5332
Teachers Country of origin: USA
STYLE OF DANCE: Guinea, Mali
Description of Dance Classes: Learn dances from Guinea and Mali. Drumming by Djembefola Mandjou Mara and Auguste Camara of Guinea.

EMAIL contact
Class Schedule & Fees: Tuesday nights- beginning 6-7:30, open-level 7:30-9 Drop-in $12, blocks $60/6 classes, $85/10 classes
Resumé of teacher (if available - 25 words)
Maya Kadakia has been doing W. African dance for over 10 years. She studied in Guinea and Mali- 13 months June 2006- July 2007, 3 weeks winter 2005-2006, 5 weeks summer 2005. She is part of performing groups Limanya (Madison) & Ayo (Chicago).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                   


 

 

Burkina Faso

Troupe Kandiŕ
bp. 522 Bobň Dioulassň Burkina faso
EMAIL contact miriyagnouma@libero.it
URL http://bolomakote.overweb.org
Class Schedule, Location & Fees: Bolomakotč, bobň dioulassň, burkina faso.ěin collaboration with ass. Cult. Miriyagnouma
Teachers Country of Origin and Village:burkina faso
STYLE OF DANCE:traditional ritual manding bobň dance
Description of Dance Classes: personal classes 2 $ for 1 hour.
Resumé of teacher: solist of 1st troupe of Burkina Faso. Balafon,djenbč,dundun master

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Netherlands

Rosa Maria
The Netherlands
PHONE: 0031 (0) 23 5366811
EMAIL contact: rosamaria44@hotmail.com
URL: www.rosa-maria.nl
Class Schedule, Location & Fees:
Teachers Country of Origin and Village: Angola
STYLE OF DANCE: African dance, Belly dance, Brazilian dance
Description of Dance Classes:
http://www.rosa-maria.nl/dansworkshopEnglish.html
Resumé of teacher:
Rosa Maria has been bewitched by and fallen under a spell of dance since her early childhood. As a primarily African dancer she remains faithful to her roots, but besides she has also familiarized herself with dance styles from other cultures, like oriental dance and Brazilian samba. Rosa can pride herself on a successful international career. Besi
des a performing artist, she is also a qualified dance teacher with an enormous inspiration, who can pass on to her pupils the benevolent harmony between body and mind, that dance brings about.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SENEGAL

DAKAR

Mamadou Ba
Phone:  011-221-582-7175
Email: 

Teacher’s Country of Origin:  Senegal
Dances with African Ballet of Songomar
Style of Dance:  Teaches Traditional West African
Dance from Senegal, Guinea, Mali
Description of Dance Classes:  All levels - beginner
to advanced; private or group lessons

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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