[Wadabo_updates] Special Gede Celebration Class with Jean Appolon 11/1

Hello Dance People!!

Jean Appolon is doing a special Haitian dance class this Saturday 11/1 to celebrate Gede (Day of the Dead).  Please come dressed in either, WHITE, BLACK OR PURPLE (or all three if you like).  

Also bring offerings and pictures for your loved ones who have passed on.  Jean will have an altar during the class. 

If you have hats or canes, sun glasess, and whatever else you want, bring them as props as well to make this even more fun.  

As usual, we'll have a strong line of drummers and additional musicians just for this occassion to bring down the house.  Looking forward it all.   PLEASE INVITE YOUR FRIENDS TO COME AND DANCE WITH US.   

Haitian Dance class with Jean Appolon

Saturdays, 1:30-3:00pm at the Dance Complex

536 Mass Ave, Central Square, Cambridge (www.DanceComplex.org )

The fee will be $15 for this special session.   

[Wadabo_updates] Public Lecture on Vodou by Manbo Maude Evans

PUBLIC LECTURE BY MANBO MARIE MAUDE EVANS

Vodou Priestess Maude Evans will talk about the 'real' Vodou

Manbo Marie Maude Evans, a Haitian Vodou priestess, will present a public lecture. Manbo Maude will discuss her experiences as a priestess of Haitian Vodou, and then take questions from the audience. Not to be missed!

LOCATION: William James Hall, Rm. 1 (in the basement), Harvard University, corner of Kirkland Ave. and Divinity Ave., Cambridge

WHEN: Thursday, October 30, 4:00PM-5:00PM

CONTACT: amcgee@fas.harvard. edu

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO FORWARD THIS ANNOUNCEMENT!

[Wadabo_updates] PROVIDENCE CLASSES: NO CLASSES THIS SUNDAY

Hi everyone,

NO CLASSES this Sunday. Hillel is not available.

I really think this is the only conflict with the space until
April.... so see you the following Sunday and other Sundays to follow!

Jori
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[Wadabo_updates] Music & Dance from Ghana with Nani Agbeli in November

Greetings! ThisWorldMusic is proud to present a series of performances and dance & music workshops with Master Drummer & Dancer, Nani Agbeli, in November in Eastern Massachusetts. Mr. Agbeli, who hails from the Ewe region of Ghana, West Africa, will be in Boston Nov. 15-Dec. 7 as an artist-in-residence at Tufts University.

Check out performances and music workshops in Milford and Longmeadow, MA, followed by New England Conservatory and the Boston Symphony Orchestra (for BSO info, click here). For dates, times and locations, you can check out our recently updated 2008-2009 schedule here.

Check out our series of 3 master classes on Ewe (EH-vay) dance from Ghana, taught by world-renowned Ghanaian Master Dancer Nani Agbeli, himself. Come join the party:

Wedneday Nov. 19, 6:00-7:30pm,

Sunday Nov. 23, 12noon-1:30pm

& Wednesday Dec. 3, 6:00-7:30pm

at The Dance Complex in Cambridge, MA. 

Whether you are new to West African dance, or simply looking to tackle a beautiful tradition that is normally hard to find in Boston, Mr. Agbeli's teaching will inspire and challenge all ability levels. Set to live drumming of top area musicians, including Jerry Leake and Jeremy Cohen, this is a major cultural event not to be missed! Discount with pre-registration: 1 class = $15 / 2 classes = $25 / all 3 classes = $30. To register or for more information contact Jeremy Cohen at: 617.833.5207

And then ThisWorldMusic goes to Africa! We will be putting the "World" in ThisWorldMusic with an intensive 3-week drum-and-dance cultural field study to Ghana, a West African nation rich in music and dance. The course, being run through UMass Amherst, is currently slated to take place late July-early August. More details to follow. 

So, keep checking our website for awesome pics, cool new videos and a continually updated workshop schedule. As always, keep it funky!

Sincerely,
Jeremy Cohen
Founder/Director, ThisWorldMusic
617.833.5207
www.thisworldmusic.com

[Wadabo_updates] Sadio Diatta Rosche teaches Friday

Dear West African Dance Community

Sadio Diatta Rosche will be teaching 

a Benefit African Dance Class 

at the Dance Complex 

Friday Oct. 24 6-7:30 PM

(Fatou Carol's class). 

All proceeds will go to her schools in Guinea Bissau and Casamance, Senegal. She has three hundred students in some of the poorest regions of W. Africa and raises all funds on her own.  Please come and adopt a child, give a donation and/or take class.

We are asking a $15 donation for taking class.

See you there!

Fatou Carol Sylla

[Wadabo_updates] HEDDY MAALEM IN PROVIDENCE

Amazing performance in Providence on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21:

Compagnie Heddy Maalem: The Rite of Spring
October 21, 7pm, Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset Street, Tickets Are $18 - $38. Music is set ablaze as fourteen utterly distinct dancers from Mali, Benin, Nigeria and Senegal come together for Heddy Maalem's explosive interpretation of The Rite of Spring (Le Sacre du Printemps). 

There will also be an accompanying event on MONDAY, OCTOBER 20:

Artists-Up-Close FORUM with Heddy Maalem

October 20, 7pm Salomon 001, Brown University. Free.

For more information see www.first-works.org.

Hope to see you there!!!!

[Wadabo_updates] Fatou N'Diaye's West African Dance & Drum Conference Starts Tomorrow!

Quick Reminder - Fatou's conference starts tomorrow (Friday) at 5:30 pm!
Get your dancing feet on, and we'll see you there! Full schedule below. . .
peace.

October 17-19 At The Dance Complex, 536 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA.
www.DanceComplex.org - directions & info

PRICES:
Single Class: $15.00
15 classes: $225.00
10 classes: $150.00
7 classes: $105.00
5 classes: $75.00
Concert Tix: $20.00

SCHEDULE:
Friday, October 17, 2008
5:30-7:00 pm Malang Bayo (Kuitero)
7:00-8:30 pm Abdoulaye Sylla (Guinea
7:00-8:30 pm Moussa Traore (Drum class)
8:30-10:00 pm Mariama Basse (Sabar)

Saturday, October 18, 200
9:30-11:00 am Ousmane Sall (Kuitero)
11:00-12:30 pm Kissema Diabate' (drum class)
11:00-12:30 pm Babacar M'Baye (Sabar)
12:30-2:00 pm Marie Basse (Djembe)
12:30-2:00 pm Cheik M'Baye (Sabar drum)
2:00-3:30 pm Assane Konte' (Djembe)
2:00-3:00 pm Sadio Diatta Rosche (kids dance)
3:30-5:00 pm Rich Faye (Sabar)
5:00-6:30 pm Mar Gueye (Sabar drum)
5:00-6:30 pm Youssouf Koumbassa (Guinea)

8:00 pm – CONCERT -DanceComplex

10:00 –SABAR PARTY – Place TBA

Sunday, October 19, 2008
10:30-12:00 pm Kissema Diabate' (dance)
10:30-12:00 pm Ramon Sylla (Storytelling)
12:00-1:30 pm Ouseynou & Assane (Djembe)
1:30-3:00 pm Babacar N'Diaye (Sabar)
1:30-3:00 pm Thioho (drum class)
3:00-4:30 pm Youssouf Koumbassa (Guinea)
4:30-6:00 pm Assane Konte' (Kuitero)
4:30-6:00 pm Lamine Toure' (Sabar drum)
6:00-7:30 pm Babacar M'Baye (Sabar)
6:00-7:30 pm Ouseynou & Assane (dance)
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[Wadabo_updates] Rio Samba Dance Tour 2009

Don't miss this FABULOUS and UNIQUE samba experience in the "CIDADE MARAVILHOSA"!!
February 14 - 24, 2009

The Rio Samba Dance Tour includes:
*Hotel Accommodations for 10 nights (through Carnaval) in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
*Private Dance Workshops in Samba No Pé (with male and female samba school dancers), Afro-Brazlian, Brazilian Popular Rhythms (Frevo, Afoxé, Coco, Maracatu, etc.) and others!
*Dance Classes at local studios, including the Casa de Dança de Carlinhos de Jesus
*Entry to Mangueira Samba School Carnaval Rehearsal
*Beija-Flor Technical Rehearsal at the famous Sambadrome
*Local music events
*Transportation to/from the airport, classes, events and evening outings

All of this (and more) for $1,695.00

For more information, please email:
werkperson@gmail.com
sambabebe@hotmail.com

[Wadabo_updates] Fatou N’Diaye’s West African Dance & Drum Conference Updates!

Fatou N'Diaye's West African Dance & Drum Conference Updates!

Conference Being Held:

October 17-19 At The Dance Complex, 536 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA.

www.DanceComplex.org - directions & info

1 - New Registration info - REDUCED Prices & Register ONLINE!

2 - Revised Schedule and Participating Artists List!

3 - Volunteers NEEDED!

1 - New Price Reductions!

At the Door Online Reg.

Single Class:  $15.00 N/A

15 classes:  $225.00 $200.00

10 classes:   $150.00 $135.00

7 classes:  $105.00 $95.00

5 classes:  $75.00 $70.00

Concert Tix:  $20.00

Register Online at  HYPERLINK "http://www.silimbo.com" 

www.silimbo.com

(Last date to register online is Oct. 14)

2 - Revised Schedule:

Friday, October 17, 2008

5:30-7:00 pm   Malang Bayo (Kuitero)

7:00-8:30 pm   Abdoulaye Sylla (Guinea

7:00-8:30 pm   Moussa Traore (Drum class)

8:30-10:00 pm  Mariama Basse (Sabar)

Saturday, October 18, 200

9:30-11:00 am   Ousmane Sall (Kuitero)

11:00-12:30 pm  Kissema Diabate' (drum class)

11:00-12:30 pm  Babacar M'Baye (Sabar)

12:30-2:00 pm  Marie Basse (Djembe)

12:30-2:00 pm  Cheik  M'Baye (Sabar drum) 

2:00-3:30 pm   Assane Konte' (Djembe)

2:00-3:00 pm   Sadio Diatta Rosche (kids dance

3:30-5:00 pm   Rich Faye (Sabar)

5:00-6:30 pm   Mar Gueye (Sabar drum)

5:00-6:30 pm   Youssouf Koumbassa (Guinea)

8:00 pm – CONCERT -DanceComplex 

10:00 –SABAR PARTY – Place TBA

Sunday, October 19, 2008

10:30-12:00 pm  Kissema Diabate' (dance)

10:30-12:00 pm  Ramon Sylla (Storytelling)

12:00-1:30 pm   Ouseynou & Assane (Djembe)

1:30-3:00 pm    Babacar N'Diaye (Sabar)

1:30-3:00 pm   Thioho (drum class)

3:00-4:30 pm   Youssouf Koumbassa (Guinea)

4:30-6:00 pm   Assane Konte' (Kuitero)

4:30-6:00 pm   Lamine Toure' (Sabar drum)

6:00-7:30 pm   Babacar M'Baye (Sabar)

6:00-7:30 pm   Ouseynou & Assane (dance)

Special Guests

Sadio Diatte Rosche

Seynabou Diouf

Maimouna Diallo

Lankandia Kouyate

Hattap Cissokho

Abdou Sarr

Paa Cheik Gueye

Demba Sene

Mamadou N'Diaye

Seydou Coulibaly

Cairo Diallo

Joh Camara

Pape N'Diaye

Master Teachers

Marie Basse

Youssouf Koumbassa

Rich Faye

Mariama Basse

Malang Bayo

Assane Konte

Babacar M'Baye

Abdoulaye Sylla

Ousmane Sall

Babacar N'Diaye

Ouseynou & Assane

Master Drummers

Seykou Sylla

Cheik Tairou M'Baye

Moussa Traore

Maguette Sow

Samba Guisse

Mar Gueye

Lamine Toure

Paa Seck

Mamadou Dioux

JameMurrell Stanley

Thioho

Sory Diobate

Boubacar Diobate

Mamadou Guisse

Babacar Seck

Daniel

Drum Coordinators

Lamine Diallo

Malang Bayo

Seykou Sylla

Mamadou Guisse

Mohammed Camara

Master Drummers of Silimbo

Samba Pape Cisse

(Musical & Artistic Director)

Mamadou Cisse

(Assistant Artistic Director)

Nko Small

(Junior Assistant)

3 - WE NEED YOUR HELP! COME AND VOLUNTEER ...

For Information or to volunteer call:

Wendy Bivens: 617-524-4081

Bringing together the finest dancers and drummers from West Africa and the African Diaspora to share their artistry and culture.