[Wadabo_updates] Thurs @ Middle East - Schedule Change - Artist ADDED

Hello All -
I am pleased to announce that I'll be ceding my spot at the Middle East
on Feb 8th to a wonderful musician from Haiti, Gifrants. Some of you
have probably seen him in the subway performing, but he is a great
talent and it will be a wonderful show. The updated schedule for LIVE
African (and Diasporic!) music at the Middle East is below. See you there!

Thursday, February 1 - Bouba Diabate, from Mali (of Samba Lolo fame -
http://www.myspace.com/sambalolo)
Thursday, February 8 - Gifrants, from Haiti (http://gifrants.com/)
Thursday, February 15 - Fellyko, from the Congo
(http://fellyko.calabashmusic.com/ for previews of his sweet sweet music)
Thursday, February 22 - Mohamed Kalifa Kamara & Koliba, from Guinea
(http://www.myspace.com/koliba)

Details:
Cost: FREE
Time: 10:30 pm - 1:30 am
Where: the Corner (aka the bakery) on the first floor entrance at the
corner of Brookline St and Mass Ave at the Middle East
(www.mideastclub.com) in Cambridge, MA

p.s. - Deraldo and the Brazilian Center won!! Details below from the
good folks at the BCCNE:
Dear Friends,
We are happy to announce that the Brazilian Cultural Center of New
England has been granted the necessary approval from the City of
Cambridge Zoning Board to go forth (continue) with the construction
project started last winter. Deraldo had a lawyer with him who made a
very strong argument for the Center. Even more impressive was the
support from students, fans and members of the community. When the
Board asked who in the room was in favor of the project about 3/4 of
those present threw their hands in the air.
THANK YOU for your support!
We are looking very much forward to hosting you at the new and improved
Center when it is open!
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[Wadabo_updates] Live African Music at the Middle East

Hello All -
I'm pleased to announce that every Thursday Night, the Middle East
(http://www.mideastclub.com/) will be featuring Live music from Africa
from here on . . .

February's Line Up is power packed, so come on out!

Thursday, February 1 - Bouba Diabate (of Samba Lolo fame -
http://www.myspace.com/sambalolo)
Thursday, February 8 - dj misterE with special guests dancing & drumming
Thursday, February 15 - Fellyko (http://fellyko.calabashmusic.com/ for
previews of his sweet sweet music)
Thursday, February 22 - Mohamed Kalifa Kamara & Joliba Jazz
(http://www.myspace.com/koliba)

All shows are in the Corner (aka the bakery) on the first floor entrance
at the corner of Brookline St and Mass Ave, and will start at 10.30 pm
(with the exception of the DJ show, which will start at 9.30 pm). All
music goes until 1 or 1.30 am.

the best part is, all shows are FREE so come on our and support these
wonderful locally based artists.

peace.

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[Wadabo_updates] 'Joh' Camara at The Dance Complex!!

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Dear African Dance & Drum Community,

The Dance Complex is pleased to announce the
addition of Sidi Mohamed "Joh" Camara to the faculty.

Joh Camara will begin teaching
African Dance Classes at The Dance Complex
Sunday, February 4th, 3:00-4:30pm

The DC is excited to have Joh start at the Complex and
happy to continue African dance in the weekly Sunday Slot.

African Dance - Sundays 3:00-4:30 - Starts: 02/04/07
$12/class, $6 for children up to 16 years of age.

At The Dance Complex, 536 Mass Ave, Central Sq. Cambridge
www.DanceComplex.org / Central Sq. Stop on Redline

Contact: Joh Camara 617.822.3262, www.JohOnLine.com

Description: Students will learn a variety of West African Dances from Mali, Guinea and Ivory Coast regions. Students will learn the cultural and historical context for each dance. The class begins with a ½ hour warm-up, and progresses to energetic dancing to live drumming (djembe and djun-djun). Come experience one of the most skilled and enthusiastic master dancers/teachers and one of the premier West African classes in terms of energy. During class Joh tailors his teaching to accommodate all levels of dancers. Class is accompanied by live percussion by African drum masters. Clothing should be loose. Women may wear a lapa or sarong (cloth wrapped around the hips) but it is not required, bare feet.

[Wadabo_updates] Come support the Brazilian Cultural Center!

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Hello all -
Please find below a VERY important announcement. As you know, one of our prime locations for African Dance has been out of action for over a year. The Brasilian Cultural Center was demolished so that Deraldo could rebuild it with condos on top in order to actually keep the place open for decades to come.
However, the city of Cambridge has changed its mind about the building permit in MID-CONSTRUCTION!!!
Please come out and tell them to grant Deraldo the building permit so we can get back to dancing at the BCC!
Thank you.
erich


Subject: Reminder: Thurday Hearing for BCCNE (Come support the Brazilian Cultural Center)

Hi Everyone,

This is a reminder about Thursday's Hearing regarding the Brazilian Cultural Center construction project.
The reason it is SO important to be there in person is that on Thursday the Zoning Board will make a DECISION about the fate of the BCCNE project and ultimately about it's existence.
We want to show the Board that the Center is important to many people!  If you show up, this message will be crystal clear.

When: Thursday, January 25
Time: 7:00pm
Place: Central Square Senior Center
806 Mass Ave., Central Square, Cambridge (near the City Hall building)

Thank you for your support!  
abracos,
Rachel
rwerkman@hsph.harvard.edu

[Wadabo_updates] Class Cancellation: Fatou Keita Monday Class (Jan 22)

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Hello everyone -

First of all, a big THANK YOU to all who showed up to Fatou's class last night! And thank you for your generosity.

If you were there, you know that there was an electrical problem at Be One, which we don't anticipate will be solved by tomorrow.

So sadly, we'll have to cancel Fatou's class tomorrow (Monday) due to this problem, but we hope to bring her back to Boston for some guest workshops later this winter and spring.

Also, Joh will be back at class on Saturday, January 27th. He will be likely drumming that class as he would like to offer Fatou one additional class before he resumes his normal teaching schedule.

If you have any questions, please email fynexio@aol.com

Thank you!

 

[Wadabo_updates] Week in Dance: Sabar with Pape, Fatou Keita, Jean Appolon...

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Dear African Dance & Drum Community,

 BRRRRRR! Let's dance to get warm!
In this email:

 1 - Sabar with Pape N'Diaye this Thursday
 2 - Last 2 classes with Fatou Keita
3 - Classes with Jean Appolon


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1 - Lamine Toure presents Sabar Dance Classes
with Pape N'Diaye
Thursday, January 18th & January 25th 6:30pm-8:00pm (Lamine Toure's class)
Lamine is traveling at home in Senegal from the end of December through the middle of February 2007. During his absence, there will be Sabar dance classes with master teachers Paa Seck & Pape N'Diaye. Pape is scheduled to teach the next two classes. Classes are $12 per student &  will have live accompaniment by master Sabar drum artists. All are welcome. For more information please contact wadabo@gmail.com or visit www.DanceComplex.org

Pape N'Diaye is from Senegal, West Africa and has toured throughout Africa and around the world with the Ballet National L'Aliguère du Senegal, Cinquihme Dimension, Compagnie Jant-Bi, Ballet Sinomew, Forêt Sacrée, and the Manhattan Dance School. He has extensive training in all styles of traditional West African dance as well as in contemporary dance forms. In 2004 he made his home in Boston where he is known for teaching dynamic, high-energy djembe and sabar dance classes. Visit www.PapeNDiaye.com for more infomation.

Class is held at The Dance Complex, 536 Mass. Ave., Central Sq., Cambridge, Central Sq stop on the Red Line. www.DanceComplex.org / 617.547.9363

Paa Seck is scheduled to teach in February.
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 2 - LAST TWO CLASSES WITH FATOU KEITA!!
 
As many of you know we have a FEMALE African dance teacher from Mali
 with us now while Joh Camara is in Mali. Her name is Fatou Keita and she 
travels by bus all the way from NYC to teach us here in Boston. 
Her classes as of late have been small 
 compared to her immense talent and grace, 
AND SHE IS ONLY HERE WITH US FOR TWO MORE CLASSES!! 

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20TH, 6:30-8:00PM
 & MONDAY, JANUARY 22ND, 7:30-9:00PM
AT BEONE STUDIO 62 WARREN ST., DUDLEY SQ., ROXBURY
 As always, classes are $12, with LIVE percussion 
by local drum masters
 
PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT FATOU AND 
EXPERIENCE THIS RARE OPPORTUNITY TO
 STUDY MAILIAN FEMALE DANCE STYLE.

********************************************************************
 3 - CLASSES WITH JEAN APPOLON THIS WEEKEND:

Jean is traveling to Montreal this weekend and will not be with us.  

PATRICK CASKY WILL TEACH JEAN'S HAITIAN DANCE CLASS ON SATURDAY, 01/20 
(1:30-3:00pm, $13 per student)

 MODERN TECHNIQUE CLASS IS CANCELED ON SUNDAY, 01/21

Classes will resume as per ususal next weekend, 01/27 & 28.  

Patrick Casky  is a gifted dancer who trained with Lavinia Williams, 
 among other Haitian dance legends, so lets come out and support him!
Thanks in advance to Patrick for teaching us and allowing our beloved 
Haitian dance vibe to continue uninterrupted. 

 Classes are at The Dance Complex, 536  Mass Ave, Central Sq, Cambridge
www.DanceComplex.org / 617.547.9363 for directions
Central Sq stop on the Redline 

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[Wadabo_updates] Reminder: Dance for Alex Ferdinand at Dance Complex

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Dear African Dance & Drum Community,

Jean Appolon is dedicating his
Haitian Dance Class
Saturday, January 6th, 1:30-3:00pm
At The Dance Complex, 536 Mass Ave, Central Sq. Cambridge

to the memory of our friend, the late
Alex Ferdinand

It is our intention to remember and celebrate
Alex's life with positive energy through dance & music!!
Please bring photos, sentimental items, flowers, or any offering for a memorial altar.
Please arrive on time at 1:30pm so we will have time to set up the altar
and dedicate it to Alex.

This event is open to all in the miriad of communities that Alex lived, worked and danced with who want to honor her.
Former students of Alex are particularly encouraged to participate -
All EnMotion or other former students are $10
All others $13.00

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the
Alexandra Ferdinand Memorial Fund.

If you would like to donate to the memorial fund please contact:
Cambridge Teacher's Federal Credit Union
459 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139
617.492.3212 tel.
Any money given will be donated to a charity that her family feels Alex would have supported.

If any more information surfaces about these or other events I will post another email.
Peace to all, keep Alex and her family in your thoughts & prayers.
Darya

Please visit www.DanceComplex.org or call 617.547.9363 for directions

[Wadabo_updates] Dance in Honor of Alex Ferdinand

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Dear African Dance & Drum Community,

Jean Appolon is dedicating his
Haitian Dance Class
Saturday, January 6th, 1:30-3:00pm

to the memory of our friend, the late
Alex Ferdinand

It is our intention to remember and celebrate Alex's life with positive energy through dance & music!!
Please bring photos, sentimental items, flowers, or any offering for a memorial altar.
Please arrive on time at 1:30pm so we will have time to set up the altar and dedicate it to Alex.

This event is open to all in the miriad of communities that Alex lived, worked and danced with who want to honor her.
Former students of Alex are particularly encouraged to participate -
All EnMotion or other former students are $10
All others $13.00

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Alexandra Ferdinand Memorial Fund.

If you would like to donate to the memorial fund please contact:
Cambridge Teacher's Federal Credit Union
459 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139
617.492.3212 tel.
Any money given will be donated to a charity that her family feels Alex would have supported.

If any more information surfaces about these or other events I will post another email.
Peace to all, keep Alex and her family in your thoughts & prayers.
Darya