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Makinde Gbolahan
(334) 476-1409
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.
IDAHO
Sandpoint
West African Djembe & Dunun classes
Every Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.
for info email Carrie.
As of 4-1-01, classes are postponed while a
new location is found. If you know of a place with reasonable fees, please contact
Carrie.
BOISE
Michael Denney
Boise, ID USA
PHONE: 208-794-1371
EMAIL contact:
MikeDStumpy@aol.com
Mike@thehealingdrum.com
URL
http://www.thehealingdrum.com
http://store.mixonic.com/origins
Class Schedule, Location & Fees:
Classes starting summer/fall 2003 - Boise, Idaho
please call for info:
208-794-1371
private lessons @ $30.00 per hour
group lessons @ $12.00
STYLE OF DRUM:
Traditional West African hand drumming.
Djembe and Djun-djun as taught by Babatunde Olatunji.
Traditional talking drum rhythms of Yoruba rituals and dance as taught by Master
Frances Awe.
Description of Drum Classes:
Introductory technique and Rhythms for the Djembe.
Intermediate and advanced technique and Songs.
Resumé of teacher (25 words):
Instructor Michael Denney has been resident drummer for "The Yoruba House
Drum Ensemble" Led by Master Drummer and Ifa Priest - Ayo Adeyemi and also "The
Nigerian Talking Drum Ensemble" led by World-renowned Talking Drum Master -
Frances Awe. Michael also teaches djembe and teaches "African Drumming for
Communication" for organizations and Companies. Michael is also founder of
"Trance Warrior" a tribal percussion group.
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Adelphi, MD,
PAINT BRANCH UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH
Stream Tomas Ohrstrom
Adama Rugo
905 Cleveland Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63122
Tel: 314-822-8457
AdamRugo@aol.com
Teacher of djembe and doundoun (Mande music). Also teacher of Afro-Cuban conga technique.
Teach group and individual lessons. Builds and repairs djembes, doundouns, and all kinds
of hand drums.
Marty Papizan
Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Reno area
Shakerman
Jim Arnold
JustDrum@aol.com
teaches basic African drumming on the djembe and ashiko, free.
Furnishes drums and teaches a few African songs.
JAHRUBA
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Moussa Camara (803) 782-1964. Columbia, SC Master Drummer Fode Moussa Camara (lead drummer for Ballet d'Afrique. Noire's production of Mandinka Epic) has relocated to Columbia, South Carolina. He will be offering weekly drum classes at Columbia Music Festival Association, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC 29201, beginning Monday, May 10, 6-7:00 PM. The classes are suitable for beginning to intermediate drummers. Classes are $15.00 per session.
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Joey Shokes 1403 Mc Arthur Ave. Columbia, SC 29204, USA Hm.(803) 787-2113 Fax (309)-210-0848 West African Drum classes every Thursday night at The Unotarian Universal Fellowship Church 2701 Heywood St. Columbia, SC 29205 (803) 799-0845. Classes are $5. Bring your own drum or use one of mine. Solomon Shokes began studying West African drums at the age of 8. He has served as Musical Director in several companies including, Lololi Drummers, Kokaye, Kilimanjaro, Djole Drum and Dance Co., Nia Productions, RBM, and Adande Dance Co. Solomon is currently a principal member of Borenya West African Drum and Dance Ensemble. Solomon Shokes brings the vibrant cultural arts of West Africa to children and adults through residencies, workshops and classes. Authentic instruments are used to teach intricate drum rhythms and ancient melodies. Solomon also offers corporate team building workshops. He believes the enthusiasm generated by the drums is contagious which is evident in his dynamic approach to teaching West African music and dance. Solomon's residencies hold students in rapt attention and generate an eagerness to learn more about these ancient percussion and dance traditions. Solomon Shokes provides djembe, doundoun and other authentic instrumental instruction for an intensive, hands on program. His residencies range from single day workshops to full week programs. Please contact Solomon Shokes for program possibilities |
Fred Simpson
(11/18/04
801-688-5688. He is a Tam Tam Mandingue graduate.
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