Aug 17th – Muhanamwe: Guinean Durmming and Dance Workshops
July 30, 2010
Workshop 2 Tuesday 17th August 7pm-9pm
Muhanamwé: Guinean Drumming Workshop
Facilitators: Aliou Sylla and Mohamed Camara from Muhanamwe
Guinean master drummers Aliou Sylla and Mohamed Camara from Muhanamwé will lead this energetic and fun workshop in traditional West African drumming. Learn the basic techniques of djembe playing, as well as a traditional rhythm comprising both accompaniments and solos. BYO drum, no experience necessary!
Length of Workshop: 1 hour
Participants: Maximum 30, BYO drum, no experience necessary
(BEMAC have a limited number of drum available for hire @ $5)
Guinean and West African Dance Workshop
Facilitator: Aicha Keita, accompanied by Muhanamwe percussionists
Description: Guinean master dancer Aicha Keita will lead an exciting, energetic workshop in traditional West African dance. Learn the basic techniques and skills specific to this style of dance, as well as a full traditional dance from Guinea. Accompanied by live drumming! No experience necessary.
Length of Workshop: 1 hour
Participants: Maximum 30, no experience necessary
Cost: $15 for both
Venue: The Centre Room @ BEMAC, 120 Main Street, Kangaroo Point.
Free parking on-site
Phone: 3391 4433 mon-thurs to book.
Aug 11th – Mandinka Sound Workshop
July 30, 2010
Free workshop 1 Wednesday 11th August 7pm-9pm
One Africa: Body Percussion Workshop (dance and vocal)
Facilitators: King Marong and Lamine Sonko
Experience the high energy grooves and funky afro moves of One Africa in this fun and interactive workshop. People of all levels of experience are welcome to participate in this workshop that includes variety of West African drumming styles, African songs and traditional and contemporary African dance.
Workshop length: 2 hours (1 hour drumming and one hour dancing)
Cost: $15
Participants: BYO drum and comfortable clothes for dancing, no experience necessary
(BEMAC has limited drums for hire @ $5 for the session)
Venue: The Centre Room @ BEMAC, 120 Main Street, Kangaroo Point.
Free parking on-site
Phone: 3391 4433 mon-thurs to book.
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