Dear African Dance & Drum Community,
Tomarrow, Thursday June 28th at the Regent Theatre in Arlington
we are fortunate to have the oppportunity to witness the increadible dance work of
Nailah Bellinger.
Please come out to support and experience her moving & transformative choreography.
Thursday, June 28th at 8pm
In Conversation...
A Roots Uprising Performance
choreographed by Nailah Bellinger.
Featuring dancers: Jean Appolon, Jossie Coleman, Toni Jackson, Jeffrey Louizia,
Stacy McIntyre, Jenny Oliver, and Delinda Sales.
At the Regent Theatre, 7 Medford Street, Arlington, MA
Tickets are $15, for more information visit www.RegentTheatre.com
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] Afro-Jazz Performance workshop with Marianne Harkless
Afro-Jazz Repertory Class
A Performance Workshop with Marianne Harkless
July 9 – August 12, 2007 Mondays 7:30-8:30 p.m.
At The Dance Complex, 536 Mass Ave, Central Sq., Cambridge
Performance & Picnic: Sunday, August 12, 1:00 p.m.
Workshop & Performance: $55.
This workshop is designed for students who are interested in preparing a dance piece for performance. This is an opportunity to work on one piece of choreography and take it further than is normally done in class. Please arrive warmed up and ready to dance. The entire class will be spent working on choreography. Afro-Jazz dance incorporates elements of West African, Afro-Brazilian, Caribbean, modern and jazz dance styles. We will work closely with the music to explore different rhythms, and how to bring out accents in the music through movement.
For more information and registration call (617) 838-2540
Monday, June 25, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] African healing dance series with Wyoma
Dear African Dance & Drum Community,
The pre-registration deadline for Wyoma's next workshop series at The
Dance Complex is fast approaching (description below).
The deadline is this Thursday, June 28th.
Please see below for information about this series. It has been
shortened to accommodate summer travel schedules. If you and/or anyone you know
is interested in pre-registering for this series, please email Wyoma at
wyoma_@hotmail.com or call her assistant, Amanda, at 812.345.9175.
KUUMBA (We are creators)
African healing dance workshop series at The Dance Complex
Thursdays, July 12, July 19, July 26, and August 2
8:00-9:30pm, $15/workshop
$60 for entire 4-week series
Pre-registration required by this Thursday, June 28th.
Call 812.345.9175 or reply to this posting to pre-register for the
series.
In this 4-week workshop series, facilitated by master dancer and
choreographer Wyoma, we will form a sacred circle for exploring who we
are
as creators through African healing dance. No dance experience is
necessary--this is the dance of life.
July 12: Elegba
July 19: Sun Salutations
July 26: Healing Animals
August 2: One Dance One Song
Celebrate the Power of Joy!
The Dance Complex
536 Mass Ave (Central Sq.)
Studio #1
WYOMA
[Wadabo_updates] African Contemporary Dance STARTS TOMARROW with Pape N'Diaye
Dear African Dance & Drum Community,
Pape N'Diaye will teach an 8-week
African Contemporary Dance Workshop Series
this summer at the Dance Complex!
Starts TOMARROW TUESDAY, JUNE 26TH, 6:00-7:30PM, $15
Do not miss this rare opportunity to experience his unique contemporary dance style as
he infuses his smooth African dance moves with modern style & technique
in this amazing summer workshop series! June 26th - August 14th.
What is African Contemporary Dance? "Africa's new contemporary (modern) dance movement is small but varied and dynamic. It reaches, at this point, a growing cadre of fellow artists and interested audiences in Africa, Europe, and North America. Rooted in the National Dance Company movement beginning in the 1950s and 1960s, international exchanges, and spurred on by internal and international competitions, Africa's new dance movement developed in the swiftly changing currents of urbanization and globalization of the late 20th century. Far from reinforcing (or inventing) a status quo of tradition or nationhood, contemporary dance grew with increasing diversity and youthful vigor in a response to internal and external artistic, cultural, and political influences. The movement has emerged in mostly urban hot spots, performing for, mostly, urban audiences. Rural audiences are increasingly exposed to the work through the efforts, for example, of choreographic centers such as L'Ecole des Sables in Toubab Dialaw, Senegal, or through such enterprising cultural movements as Festival Kaay Fecc which draws huge, diverse, and enthusiastic audiences in Dakar and beyond through ever-expanding networks and partnerships. As a form, contemporary African dance continues to upset and challenge multiple conventions and stereotypes, reframing rapidly shifting relationships and identities in its wake. Today the best of this scene unpacks a fresh set of perspectives on the inner and outer realities that Africans—and the world—face." (Exerpt from www.movementrevolutionafrica.com. Please visit this site for more information on contemporary dance in Africa and Movement (R)evolution Africa film)
Pape N'Diaye will teach an 8-week
African Contemporary Dance Workshop Series
this summer at the Dance Complex!
Starts TOMARROW TUESDAY, JUNE 26TH, 6:00-7:30PM, $15
Do not miss this rare opportunity to experience his unique contemporary dance style as
he infuses his smooth African dance moves with modern style & technique
in this amazing summer workshop series! June 26th - August 14th.
What is African Contemporary Dance? "Africa's new contemporary (modern) dance movement is small but varied and dynamic. It reaches, at this point, a growing cadre of fellow artists and interested audiences in Africa, Europe, and North America. Rooted in the National Dance Company movement beginning in the 1950s and 1960s, international exchanges, and spurred on by internal and international competitions, Africa's new dance movement developed in the swiftly changing currents of urbanization and globalization of the late 20th century. Far from reinforcing (or inventing) a status quo of tradition or nationhood, contemporary dance grew with increasing diversity and youthful vigor in a response to internal and external artistic, cultural, and political influences. The movement has emerged in mostly urban hot spots, performing for, mostly, urban audiences. Rural audiences are increasingly exposed to the work through the efforts, for example, of choreographic centers such as L'Ecole des Sables in Toubab Dialaw, Senegal, or through such enterprising cultural movements as Festival Kaay Fecc which draws huge, diverse, and enthusiastic audiences in Dakar and beyond through ever-expanding networks and partnerships. As a form, contemporary African dance continues to upset and challenge multiple conventions and stereotypes, reframing rapidly shifting relationships and identities in its wake. Today the best of this scene unpacks a fresh set of perspectives on the inner and outer realities that Africans—and the world—face." (Exerpt from www.movementrevolutionafrica.com. Please visit this site for more information on contemporary dance in Africa and Movement (R)evolution Africa film)
[Wadabo_updates] Bouba Plays TONITE in Jamaica Plain
Dear African Dance & Drum Community,
Boubacar Diabate & Samba Lolo TONITE
& EVERY MONDAY
Experience the irresistible, original rhythms of songmaster & griot, Boubacar Diabate - bringing exquisite compositions with Samba Lolo, spanning the traditions of Mali to the shores of Reggae, AfroBeat, and beyond. Tonite and every Monday Bouba presents an accoustic set at the Midway Cafe in JP. Come out and start your week the right way with Bouba unplugged.
At the Midway Cafe, 3496 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain
Boubacar Diabate & Samba Lolo TONITE
& EVERY MONDAY
Experience the irresistible, original rhythms of songmaster & griot, Boubacar Diabate - bringing exquisite compositions with Samba Lolo, spanning the traditions of Mali to the shores of Reggae, AfroBeat, and beyond. Tonite and every Monday Bouba presents an accoustic set at the Midway Cafe in JP. Come out and start your week the right way with Bouba unplugged.
At the Midway Cafe, 3496 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain
Directions
Located at 3496 Washington Street in the Jamaica Plain section of Boston.
Click here for Google Map and driving directions
Friday, June 22, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] Sekou Sylla - Guest Workshop for Fatou N'Diaye
Greetings everyone!
Fatou N'Diaye is pleased to announce that SEKOU SYLLA from Guinea will be teaching her class this weekend (Saturday, June 23rd) from 4:30 - 6 pm at the Dance Complex.
I don't know if you all remember, but not that long ago (2005), Sekou was seriously injured in a car accident, so we are overjoyed more than words that he will be back teaching us in Cambridge.
Please come out and dance and share in the joy that is part of Sekou's super speedy recovery!
Thank you, and see you at class!
Fatou N'Diaye is pleased to announce that SEKOU SYLLA from Guinea will be teaching her class this weekend (Saturday, June 23rd) from 4:30 - 6 pm at the Dance Complex.
I don't know if you all remember, but not that long ago (2005), Sekou was seriously injured in a car accident, so we are overjoyed more than words that he will be back teaching us in Cambridge.
Please come out and dance and share in the joy that is part of Sekou's super speedy recovery!
Thank you, and see you at class!
[Wadabo_updates] Boubacar Diabate & Samba Lolo TOMARROW - SATURDAY 6/23
Dear African Dance & Drum Community,
Boubacar Diabate & Samba Lolo - SATURDAY 6/23
This Saturday you can enjoy the supreme artistry & dig-able rhythms of
Boubacar Diabate & Samba Lolo:
THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 23RD
@ MATT MURPHY'S PUB
Boubacar Diabate & Samba Lolo – Come and experience the irresistible, original rhythms of songmaster & griot, Boubacar Diabate - bringing exquisite compositions with Samba Lolo spanning the traditions of Mali to the shores of Reggae, AfroBeat, and beyond. Boubacar Diabate is a man on his way up - Bouba was recently described by Toussaint, a local vocal hero, as having a "voice of an angel". Come and check out what the fuss is all about; You will not be disappointed with Samba Lolo's music for the soul and grooves for the booty at Matt Murphy's! No cover, music starts @ 10pm, food served until 10pm.
Matt Murphy's Pub is located at 14 Harvard Street, Brookline Village, Brookline MA.
www.MattMurphyspub.com
ALSO....
Come and experience Boubacar Diabate unplugged
as he presents an accoustic set in Jamaica Plain
EVERY MONDAY NIGHT!
At the Midway Cafe, 3496 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain
Boubacar Diabate & Samba Lolo - SATURDAY 6/23
This Saturday you can enjoy the supreme artistry & dig-able rhythms of
Boubacar Diabate & Samba Lolo:
THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 23RD
@ MATT MURPHY'S PUB
Boubacar Diabate & Samba Lolo – Come and experience the irresistible, original rhythms of songmaster & griot, Boubacar Diabate - bringing exquisite compositions with Samba Lolo spanning the traditions of Mali to the shores of Reggae, AfroBeat, and beyond. Boubacar Diabate is a man on his way up - Bouba was recently described by Toussaint, a local vocal hero, as having a "voice of an angel". Come and check out what the fuss is all about; You will not be disappointed with Samba Lolo's music for the soul and grooves for the booty at Matt Murphy's! No cover, music starts @ 10pm, food served until 10pm.
Matt Murphy's Pub is located at 14 Harvard Street, Brookline Village, Brookline MA.
www.MattMurphyspub.com
ALSO....
Come and experience Boubacar Diabate unplugged
as he presents an accoustic set in Jamaica Plain
EVERY MONDAY NIGHT!
At the Midway Cafe, 3496 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain
Directions
Located at 3496 Washington Street in the Jamaica Plain section of Boston.
Click here for Google Map and driving directions
[Wadabo_updates] Ndaje Festival Dance & Drum Class Registration ends TODAY!
The Ndaje Festival 2007 is almost here!
(The 1 st Annual African Drum and Dance Festival in Boston , MA - June 29th – July 1st)
Pre-Registration Ends
Friday, June 22 nd!
Pre-register for workshops online and receive discounts!
(See festival schedule below. Visit www.papendiaye.com for complete festival details!)
Also, tickets are now on sale for the Ndaje Festival Concert, Ndaje: It Takes a Village, (June 30 -8pm) featuring master artists from West African national ballets! Purchase tickets online now at www.ticketmaster. com/venue/ 8238 . Or, buy your tickets in person at the Somerville Theatre Box Office - 55 Davis Square , Somerville , MA 02144 .
After the concert, celebrate with us at the
Ndaje Concert After-Party!
Live drumming with world-renowned musicians!
Doundounba and Sabar rhythms!
Watch or join in!
Saturday, June 30, 2007
10:00pm – 2:00am
$15 cover charge, $10 w/ concert ticket
@ the Cambridge YWCA
7 Temple Street ( Central Square )
Cambridge , MA 02139
Ndaje Festival 2007 Schedule:
Festival Location: Cambridge YWCA - 7 Temple Street , Central Square – Cambridge , MA 02139
Friday, June 29
TIME EVENT INSTRUCTOR
3:30 pm Welcome and Registration
4:00-5:30 pm Djembe Dance ( Guinea ) Abdoulaye Sylla
5:30-7:00 pm Kutiro Dance ( Senegal ) Malang Bayo
7:00-8:30 pm Sabar Dance ( Senegal ) Demba Sene
8:30-10:00 pm Djembe Dance (Senegal) Mariama Basse
Saturday, June 30
TIME EVENT INSTRUCTOR
9:00 am Welcome and Registration
9:30-11:o0 am Djembe Dance ( Guinea ) Sekou Sylla
11:05-12:35 pm Sabar Dance ( Senegal ) Babacar M'Baye
11:05-12:35 pm Children's Dance ( Guinea ) Dionne Thomas
12:40-2:10 pm Djembe Dance ( Mali ) Djeneba Sako
12:40-2:10 pm Sabar ( Senegal ) Lamine Touré
2:15-3:45 pm Sabar Dance ( Senegal ) Babacar N'Diaye
3:50-5:20 pm Djembe Dance ( Guinea ) Youssouf Koumbassa
8:00 pm Ndaje Concert - Somerville Theatre
10:00 pm Doundounba and Sabar Party - Live Music!
($15 cover charge, $10 with concert ticket)
Sunday, July 1
TIME EVENT INSTRUCTOR
9:30 am Welcome and Registration
10:00-11:30am Djembe Dance ( Guinea ) Youssouf Koumbassa
11:35-1:05 pm Kutiro Dance ( Senegal ) Ousmane Sall
1:10-2:40 pm Sabar Dance ( Senegal ) Rich Faye
1:10-2:40 pm Djembe Drum (Mali ) Moussa Traoré
2:45-4:15 pm Djembe Dance ( Mali ) Djeneba Sako
2:45-4:15 pm Songs from Casamance Fatou N'Diaye-Davis
4:20-5:50 pm Kutiro Dance ( Senegal ) Pape N'Diaye
5:55-7:30 pm Sabar Dance ( Senegal ) Marie Basse-Wiles
7:30 pm Closing Remarks – Pape N'Diaye
______________________________________________________
Vendor slots still available! Visit the website for complete festival details.
See you in Boston !
Ndaje Festival 2007
Email for press kit.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] African & Caribbean Art Show
Hey Everyone!
Dear African Dance & Drum Community,
Come to this wonderful event tomorrow!
African and Caribbean Art and Aesthetics
by artist Zucan Bandele
Art Opening /Reception
Friday 6PM
Cambridge Multi-Cultural Arts Center, 41 Second Street, Cambridge, MA
Exhibit continues through June 20th to Aug 10th
Zucan Bandele's exceptional exhibit includes masks and paintings of imagery stemming from the African diaspora and from Antigua in the Caribbean, from where he hails. A graduate of Massachusetts College of Art, Zucan's work is informed by his life actively steeped in African tradition through performance of dance, music and poetry. While an accomplished artist, he is also a master West African dancer, a teacher, performing artist, and poet.
Monday, June 18, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] Boubacar Diabate & Samba Lolo TONITE & SATURDAY 6/23
Dear African Dance & Drum Community,
Boubacar Diabate & Samba Lolo TONITE & SATURDAY 6/23
Come and experience Boubacar Diabate unplugged
as he presents an accoustic set in Jamaica Plain
TONIGHT AND EVERY MONDAY NIGHT!
At the Midway Cafe, 3496 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain
This Saturday you can enjoy the supreme artistry & dig-able rhythms of
Boubacar Diabate & Samba Lolo:
THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 23RD
@ MATT MURPHY'S PUB
Boubacar Diabate & Samba Lolo – Come and experience the irresistible, original rhythms of songmaster & griot, Boubacar Diabate - bringing exquisite compositions with Samba Lolo spanning the traditions of Mali to the shores of Reggae, AfroBeat, and beyond. Boubacar Diabate is a man on his way up - Bouba was recently described by Toussaint, a local vocal hero, as having a "voice of an angel". Come and check out what the fuss is all about; You will not be disappointed with Samba Lolo's music for the soul and grooves for the booty at Matt Murphy's! No cover, music starts @ 10pm, food served until 10pm.
Matt Murphy's Pub is located at 14 Harvard Street, Brookline Village, Brookline MA.
www.MattMurphyspub.com
Boubacar Diabate & Samba Lolo TONITE & SATURDAY 6/23
Come and experience Boubacar Diabate unplugged
as he presents an accoustic set in Jamaica Plain
TONIGHT AND EVERY MONDAY NIGHT!
At the Midway Cafe, 3496 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain
Directions
Located at 3496 Washington Street in the Jamaica Plain section of Boston.
Click here for Google Map and driving directions
This Saturday you can enjoy the supreme artistry & dig-able rhythms of
Boubacar Diabate & Samba Lolo:
THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 23RD
@ MATT MURPHY'S PUB
Boubacar Diabate & Samba Lolo – Come and experience the irresistible, original rhythms of songmaster & griot, Boubacar Diabate - bringing exquisite compositions with Samba Lolo spanning the traditions of Mali to the shores of Reggae, AfroBeat, and beyond. Boubacar Diabate is a man on his way up - Bouba was recently described by Toussaint, a local vocal hero, as having a "voice of an angel". Come and check out what the fuss is all about; You will not be disappointed with Samba Lolo's music for the soul and grooves for the booty at Matt Murphy's! No cover, music starts @ 10pm, food served until 10pm.
Matt Murphy's Pub is located at 14 Harvard Street, Brookline Village, Brookline MA.
www.MattMurphyspub.com
[Wadabo_updates] African Contemporary Dance Workshop Series with Pape N'Diaye
Greetings African Dance & Drum Community!
Pape N'Diaye will teach an 8-week African Contemporary Dance
Workshop Series this summer at the Dance Complex!
Classes are every Tuesday, 6:00-7:30pm, $15,
starting June 26th (next week!) and ending August 14, 2007.
Do not miss this rare opportunity to experience
his unique contemporary dance style as he infuses his smooth
African dance moves in this amazing summer workshop series!
(Flyer attached, bio below)
About Pape N'Diaye:
Pape N'Diaye is a master artist who has trained and performed in numerous African contemporary dance companies in Senegal , including Kay Fecc, Jant-Bi, Manhattan Dance School , and Cenquihme Dimension. He has also contributed to various works in Boston including his most recent contemporary dance performance, Denizen, a Kinodance Company production. Also from the National Ballet of Senegal, Pape N'Diaye has an infectious energy that he exudes weekly in his traditional West African dance classes in Boston . More about Pape N'Diaye at www.papendiaye.com!
Dance Complex
536 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge , MA 02139
[Wadabo_updates] Drum classes this summer @ Drum Connection
Dear African Dance & Drum community,
This just in from the Drum Connection:
Hello Drummers,
Happy Summer to All!
We're already enjoying the great summer weather here in New England. A few
drumming ideas may help make this a summer to remember:
Our NEW Beginners Drumming Class
Just started in Arlington...not to late to join!
With Amy Caldwell
7PM – 8:30PM
DrumConnection DrumRoom
Arlington, MA
A great way to get into drumming in a warm, supportive, FUN way! Also for
people who want to repeat a beginners drumming class. A perfect fit.
also....
Dunun Drumming Workshops!
This Saturday, June 23rd :)
At The DRUMCONNECTION, Arlington, MA USA
The Heart of Guinean Drumming
Beginners 1PM-3PM $35 (includes drum rental, if needed)
Intermediate/Advanced 4PM-6PM $35 (includes drum rental, if needed)
If you have EVER wanted to learn to play these fantastic drums, today is
your day! Beginners at 1PM, Intermediate/Advanced at 4PM.
(Take both and get $10 off)
Register online today. http://www.drumconnection.com
Or call 781-316-8068
Advance registration required. Limited enrolment.
Great new friends, hot drumming, expert instruction will make this day a
memorable one.
Refreshments served.
Need the rental? Please email Pam at pam@drumconnection.com Directions and
Confirmations sent via email.
The DrumConnection Studios
Gibbs School (Tufts Street Side)
41 Foster Street
Arlington, MA 02474
also...
Last Call! Mamady Keita Boston 2007
June 28, 29, 30th and July 1st
Springstep Center for The Performing Arts
Medford, MA
Only a few spaces remain for the Master of the Djembe, Mamady Keita.
Beginner days, Intermediate days and Advanced days. ALL days with Mamady are
recommended and you will advance with your drumming and understanding of
djembe and dunun melodies.
Please register online for great drumming classes: http://www.drumconnection.com
---------------------------------------------------------------------
The DrumConnection
PO Box 1311 Arlington, MA 02474-0021
781-316-8068 info@drumconnection.com
http://www.drumconnection.com
This just in from the Drum Connection:
Hello Drummers,
Happy Summer to All!
We're already enjoying the great summer weather here in New England. A few
drumming ideas may help make this a summer to remember:
Our NEW Beginners Drumming Class
Just started in Arlington...not to late to join!
With Amy Caldwell
7PM – 8:30PM
DrumConnection DrumRoom
Arlington, MA
A great way to get into drumming in a warm, supportive, FUN way! Also for
people who want to repeat a beginners drumming class. A perfect fit.
also....
Dunun Drumming Workshops!
This Saturday, June 23rd :)
At The DRUMCONNECTION, Arlington, MA USA
The Heart of Guinean Drumming
Beginners 1PM-3PM $35 (includes drum rental, if needed)
Intermediate/Advanced 4PM-6PM $35 (includes drum rental, if needed)
If you have EVER wanted to learn to play these fantastic drums, today is
your day! Beginners at 1PM, Intermediate/Advanced at 4PM.
(Take both and get $10 off)
Register online today. http://www.drumconnection.com
Or call 781-316-8068
Advance registration required. Limited enrolment.
Great new friends, hot drumming, expert instruction will make this day a
memorable one.
Refreshments served.
Need the rental? Please email Pam at pam@drumconnection.com Directions and
Confirmations sent via email.
The DrumConnection Studios
Gibbs School (Tufts Street Side)
41 Foster Street
Arlington, MA 02474
also...
Last Call! Mamady Keita Boston 2007
June 28, 29, 30th and July 1st
Springstep Center for The Performing Arts
Medford, MA
Only a few spaces remain for the Master of the Djembe, Mamady Keita.
Beginner days, Intermediate days and Advanced days. ALL days with Mamady are
recommended and you will advance with your drumming and understanding of
djembe and dunun melodies.
Please register online for great drumming classes: http://www.drumconnection.com
---------------------------------------------------------------------
The DrumConnection
PO Box 1311 Arlington, MA 02474-0021
781-316-8068 info@drumconnection.com
http://www.drumconnection.com
Saturday, June 16, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] abdoulaye sylla TODAY w/Balafons!
hello all -
just a quick note.
ABDOULAYE SYLLA will be teaching Fatou N'Diaye's class today at the
dance complex (4:30 - 6 pm) and he is bringing with him Balafon players,
so the class will be accompanied by balafon! don't miss this rare chance
to dance with an awesome accompaniment.
peace.
just a quick note.
ABDOULAYE SYLLA will be teaching Fatou N'Diaye's class today at the
dance complex (4:30 - 6 pm) and he is bringing with him Balafon players,
so the class will be accompanied by balafon! don't miss this rare chance
to dance with an awesome accompaniment.
peace.
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Thursday, June 14, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] save a life - register to be a bone marrow donor
hi all -
this post to the list is not dance related, but i hope you'll forgive
me. my sister's friend Vinay is a 28 year old physician in boston who
has AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia). he needs a bone marrow donation
urgently. the other major problem is that he is south asian (family from
southern india) and the number of non-white donors who are registered is
very very low.
this post to the list is not dance related, but i hope you'll forgive
me. my sister's friend Vinay is a 28 year old physician in boston who
has AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia). he needs a bone marrow donation
urgently. the other major problem is that he is south asian (family from
southern india) and the number of non-white donors who are registered is
very very low.
Vinay's friends and family are organizing a number of drives around the
country, and there are a couple in boston this week (tonight, tomorrow,
saturday). the drive is to sign up potential bone marrow donors. it is a
simple process (fill out a form, swab your cheek). it is free for people
of color, minorities, non-whites.
if you or your friends are south asian, then you/they stand the highest
likelihood of saving Vinay. however, if you have some other non-white
racial background, please also come register, as you may be able to save
someone else's life.
for more info, check out vinay's website: http://www.helpvinay.org/
DRIVES:
Thursday, June 14, Boston MA, 6 - 10 pm (plus dance party thrown by some
DJ friends of Vinay)
Caprice
275 Tremont Street
Boston, MA, 02116
Contact: Nelly Ganesan: (240) 472-5601
Friday, June 15, Boston, MA, 9 am - 5 pm
The Indian Entrepreneurs Conference
Hynes Convention Center
900 Boylston Street
Boston, MA- 02115
Saturday, June 16, Massachusetts, 3:30 - 7 pm
Building Blocks, a Nrityanjali Dance Program
Acton Middle School Auditorium
For info call Priti 510 364 9698 or e-mail priti.radhakrishnan at gmail.com
peace.
erich
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Wednesday, June 13, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] In Conversation...The work of Nailah Bellinger
Dear African Dance & Drum Community,
On Thursday June 28th at the Regent Theatre in Arlington
we are fortunate to have the oppportunity to witness the increadible dance work of
Nailah Bellinger.
Please come out to support and experience her moving & transformative choreography.
Thursday, June 28th at 8pm
In Conversation...
A Roots Uprising Performance
choreographed by Nailah Bellinger.
Featuring dancers: Jean Appolon, Jossie Coleman, Toni Jackson, Jeffrey Louizia,
Stacy McIntyre, Jenny Oliver, and Delinda Sales.
At the Regent Theatre, 7 Medford Street, Arlington, MA
Tickets are $15, for more information visit www.RegentTheatre.com
On Thursday June 28th at the Regent Theatre in Arlington
we are fortunate to have the oppportunity to witness the increadible dance work of
Nailah Bellinger.
Please come out to support and experience her moving & transformative choreography.
Thursday, June 28th at 8pm
In Conversation...
A Roots Uprising Performance
choreographed by Nailah Bellinger.
Featuring dancers: Jean Appolon, Jossie Coleman, Toni Jackson, Jeffrey Louizia,
Stacy McIntyre, Jenny Oliver, and Delinda Sales.
At the Regent Theatre, 7 Medford Street, Arlington, MA
Tickets are $15, for more information visit www.RegentTheatre.com
Friday, June 08, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] Joh Camara Class at Boys&Girls Club Cancelled (TONIGHT ONLY)
Hello everyone -
Joh wishes to let everyone know that due to another activity taking
place at the Boys & Girls Club tonight (Friday, June 8th), there will be
NO CLASS.
Normal class schedule resumes on Sunday (Dance Complex) and Monday (Boys
& Girls Club).
Thank you!
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Joh wishes to let everyone know that due to another activity taking
place at the Boys & Girls Club tonight (Friday, June 8th), there will be
NO CLASS.
Normal class schedule resumes on Sunday (Dance Complex) and Monday (Boys
& Girls Club).
Thank you!
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Thursday, June 07, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] Ndaje Festival Dance & Drum Class Registration
The Ndaje Festival 2007 is almost here!
(The 1st Annual African Drum and Dance Festival in Boston , MA - June 29th – July 1st)
Only 15 more days
to pre-register for workshops online at great discounts!
(Festival Schedule Below)
( Pre-registration ends June 22, 2007)
Festival Schedule
Location: Cambridge YWCA - 7 Temple Street , Central Square – Cambridge , MA 02139
Friday, June 29
3:30 pm - Welcome and Registration
| Time | Class | Instructor |
| 4:00-5:30 pm | Djembe Dance ( Guinea ) | Abdoulaye Sylla |
| 5:30-7:00 pm | Kutiro Dance ( Senegal ) | Malang Bayo |
| 7:00-8:30 pm | Sabar Dance ( Senegal ) | Demba Sene |
| 8:30-10:00 pm | Djembe Dance ( Senegal ) | Mariama Basse |
| Saturday, June 30 9:00 am - Welcome and Registration
|
| 8:00 pm - Ndaje Concert - Somerville Theatre 10:00 pm - Doundounba and Sabar Party - Live Music! ($15 cover charge, $10 with concert ticket) Sunday, July 1 9:30 am - Welcome and Registration
Classes are for all levels so beginners and experienced artists are welcome. Wear comfortable clo the s and come ready to dance! |
Vendor slots still available! Visit the website for complete festival details.
Also, tickets are now on sale for the Ndaje Festival Concert, Ndaje: It Takes a Village, featuring master artists from West African national ballets! Purchase tickets online now at www.ticketmaster.com/venue/8238. Or, buy your tickets in person at the Somerville Theatre Box Office - 55 Davis Square , Somerville , MA 02144 .
See you in Boston !
Ndaje Festival 2007
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