[Wadabo_updates] Seydou is back, Uhuru Afrika Saturday

A couple quick notes:

1) Seydou Coulibaly is back after his annual
learning/teaching/taking-a-group-to-Mali trip to Mali and then
teaching a series of master classes in Japan. As always, his class is
at 7:30 - 9 pm at the Dance Complex (536 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA -
Central Square stop on the Red Line). Class is $12, and drop-ins are
always welcome. Live drumming from the best drummers in town accompany
the class.

2) Uhuru Afrika's monthly dance party amazingness is happening this
busy busy weekend. Come by after seeing some of your friends dance.
All Asia, Central Square. Details here:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=175229728826

- dance well.
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[Wadabo_updates] Boubacar Diabate & Sambalolo Play this Saturday, Nov 21

Boubacar Diabate & SambaLolo play Saturday, November 21

Bull McCabe's | 10pm no cover 21+ | 366 A Somerville Ave, Union Square, Somerville | 617.440.6045 www.bullmccabesboston.com

 

On Saturday, November 21, 2009, Boubacar Diabate and his band, SambaLolo (meaning Peace Star), will be headlining an evening of music at Bull McCabe's in Union Square, Somerville.  Through the age-old West African tradition of Griot storytelling, Diabate combines traditional rhythms with modern influences to create his own infectious style of music with trips to Jazz, Blues and Reggae.  Singing in Mandeng, Bamanan and English, Diabate tells stories of common shared human experiences such as of love, life and humanity.  From the first note, Diabate and SambaLolo deliver a mesmerizing and memorable performance.   Diabate hails from Bamako in Mali, West Africa and is now a resident of Somerville. 

 

For more information on Boubacar Diabate and SambaLolo, visit

www.sambalolo.net

http://www.myspace.com/sambalolo

[Wadabo_updates] New Afro-Fusion Modern Repertory Class

New Afro-Fusion Modern Repertory Class
starting with Melissa Alexis

beginning Monday, November 16*
8:00-9:30pm
Studio #3, The Dance Complex

For: Open level, adults, young adults, teens. Some dance experience is
necessary. *Class alternates every other Monday.

The Dance Complex
536 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-547-9363

Class Fee: $13 (drop in)

Explore what moves you…

The movement combines the spirit and technique of West African, Afro-Caribbean,
Afro-Brazilian and contemporary dance styles. Wear comfortable clothing and bare
feet (or flat dance shoes).
Repertory class structure will include opportunities for student showings.

Contact:
617-224-7213

[Wadabo_updates] Beat Tree Dance Performance This Weekend

Beat Tree Dance Presents

WHEN WE ARE TOGETHER: Dances from the Branches of Beat Tree

8pm: November 20-21, 2009

7pm: November 22, 2009 

Julie Ince Thompson Theatre/Dance Complex
536 Massachusetts Ave.
Central Square
Cambridge, MA 

$15/Advance $18/at the door

To reserve tickets email us at beattree@gmail.com or call 617.750.5931.

beat tree dance company

Beat Tree is an ongoing and diverse collaboration between choreographers, dancers and artists. An undying reverence to African dance, the mother of all dance, is what brings this unique group of artists together. Beat Tree is committed to exploring all forms of dance, rhythm, poetry, and performance art while staying true to African roots. Beat Tree is proud to offer their talents to support a number of global and community causes. We recognise that dance and music are good ways to pull people together and inspire change.

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[Wadabo_updates] MARCH 2010 Benefit shows Organizational meeting /gathering !!!

MARCH 2010 Benefit shows Organizational meeting /gathering !!!

*Sunday December 13th  @ 6pm* to 7pm  at Third Life Studio  Union Sq. Somerville MA


All are welcome- invite anyone who would like to lend their talents and energy for a great cause!
Come hear what we have planned so far
Come give your ideas and imput
Come to decide how you want to plug in-
dance, music and more!

This year's shows are Saturday evening March 27th in Harvard MA and Sunday March 28th in Concord MA--
2 big stages and auditoriums-  there is room for more lively entertainment=
--proceeds go to build schools in Mali W. Africa (#4)

please RSVP to Judy at jmlorimer@juno.com or
Alice at aliceheller@comcast.net

[Wadabo_updates] Fw: Fatouo-Carol's class and Thanks from Sadio

 

Sadio and Fatou-Carol would like to sincerely thank all those who supported Sadio's work in Guinea Bissau.  The money she raised from her two benefit classes will pay to ship clothes and supplies by boat.  Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you all.

 

Fatou-Carol's class continue on Friday nights at 6PM.  Tomorrow night she will continue teaching Gueredone/Sunu.

 

On Friday Nov. 13  Lila Sylla, a special guest teacher, will be teaching class.  Come and take the opportunity to dance with Lila before she heads to Senegal where she will be performing for the President of Senegal.

[Wadabo_updates] Lila Sylla Guest teaching Nov 13

Special Guest Teacher Lila-Charlotte Sylla will teach Fatou-Carol's West African dance class Friday Nov. 13, 6 - 7:30 PM at the Dance Complex

 

This is an opportunity to experience the grace, power, clarity and fun of Lila's dancing and teaching.

Come and enjoy a great class on Friday the 13th!!

 

 

 

 

[Wadabo_updates] Fatouo-Carol's class and Thanks from Sadio

Sadio and Fatou-Carol would like to sincerely thank all those who supported Sadio's work in Guinea Bissau.  The money she raised from her two benefit classes will pay to ship clothes and supplies by boat.  Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you all.

 

Fatou-Carol's class continue on Friday nights at 6PM.  Tomorrow night she will continue teaching Gueredone/Sunu.

 

On Friday Nov. 13  Lila Sylla, a special guest teacher, will be teaching class.  Come and take the opportunity to dance with Lila before she heads to Senegal where she will be performing for the President of Senegal.

[Wadabo_updates] Drum & Dance classes w/ Pape Ba & Thiokho Diagne this week!!

Dear sabar enthusiasts,
We are excited to announce that this week, Pape Ba and Thiokho Diagne
will be in Boston teaching dance and drum classes!  Many of you have
seen Pape & Thiokho perform as part of our Griot Festival back in
february -- we are really happy to welcome them back this week
teaching the following classes:
Thursday, October 22  -- 6:30-8:00pm -- Dance Complex
Kutiro dance class with Pape Ba (during Paa/Lamine's regular time slot)
$12 per class
Saturday, October 24  --  Drum classes with Thiokho Diagne at the MIT
World Music Room (265 Mass Ave)
12:00-1:30pm -- Sabar drum
1:30-3:00pm -- Kutiro drum
$10 per class
Elhadji Mamadou Ba/Also known as "Pape Ba," is a Master Drummer and
Dancer from Senegal, West Africa. He performed with and was one of the
leaders of Les Ballets Africaine de Sangomare, a premier African dance
troupe in West Africa. Pape Ba is also a dynamic and spirited teacher
who has taught dance to people traveling to Senegal in order to learn
the traditional music and dance culture of West Africa. A talented
teacher and choreographer, Pape currently resides in Burlington, VT.
Ibrahima "Thiokho" Diagne is a Master Drummer from Senegal, West
Africa.  Born into a family of artists, he dedicated his life to the
studying drumming very early. He is a multi-talented percussionist who
specializes in the Senegalese Sabar drum. Thiokho toured with several
artists in West Africa, Europe, the United States, and with Les Ballet
National Du Senegal before moving to New York City. He currently tours
internationally as percussionist for four time Grammy nominee,
Angelique Kidjo.
We hope you will come check out these classes by these wonderful
artists!!!!  Please feel free to forward this email and help spread
the word.
Best,
Patty
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[Wadabo_updates] PROVIDENCE CLASSES

Hi all,

Leah sends word of how Sunday dance class is working as the Tap Room at RISD is in a locked building:

"Here's the scoop- Michelle Is going to be at the door to Memorial Hall at 12:45 to let non-RISD folks in. You cannot enter the building without a pass. If this becomes the permanent spot we'll have to work that one out. Issa is back so he will be drumming."

See you Sundays!