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Drums of Change

      "DRUMS OF CHANGE - DRUMS OF HEALING" 

                                                              

                                                
 

“Drums of Change/ Drums of Healing” 2008
A Traditional / Spiritual African Dance and Drum Workshop

 

Featuring Baba Aliou Diouf


Presented & Sponsored by: Laini Kuumba Ngoma Troupe & Kuumba House Theatre

 

Aliou Diouf, Master Drummer, Dancer, Choreographer, Composer, Costume Designer, Singer

and Director from Dakar. Senegal has over 25 years of professional experience, Aliou spent

many years studying under his elders in the bush areas of Senegal. Aliou's hands have the

touch of our Ancient Ancestor's. The rhythms his hands produce will warm your spirit and heal

your mind, body and soul.

 

Style of Dance and Rhythms to be Taught:
Bambara
Jola
Sarakola
Mandinko
Hasonka

 

Monday – April 21, 2008
Dance Workshop 6:30-8:00pm- Drum Workshop 8:15 – 9:30 pm

$15.00 each or take both drum and dance for $25.00 per session

 

Males and Females welcome
Tuesday – April 22, 2008 Master Drum Workshop 7-9:00 pm

$30.00

 

Wednesday – April 23, 2008
Dance Workshop 6:30 – 8:00 pm - Drum Workshop 8:15 – 9:30 pm

$15.00 each or take both drum and dance for $25.00 per session

 

Workshops Location:
Kuumba House Dance Studio
3001 Cleburne Street @ Ennis
Houston, Texas 77004

 

Need More Info:
Call: 713-523-4911 or
Email: lainikuumbangomatroupe@yahoo.com

Private group sessions available

 

Workshop:

Late registration will be held at 5:30 pm the days of the workshop.

 

Aliou Diouf is a Master Drummer, Dancer, Choreographer, Composer, Costume Designer,

Singer and Director from Dakar. Senegal. Specializes in the Djembe, Dundun, Sabar, Sorruba,

Bougaougou and Tama. He performs and teaches dances and rhythms from the Wolof, Serer,

Djola, Babata, Mandinko, Bambara and many other tribes of West  Africa. Aliou Diouf's first

journey to America was on tour  with "United  African Ballet" and "The Ballet D'Afrique Noir".

Aliou  tours year around performing and teaching at universities, college, museums local and

national schools K-12 grade across the USA. He is the Artist Director and Owner of "Ballet

Sangamar". Aliou will teach traditional rhythms and dance movements/forms along with brief

history and culture. Teaching drum hand techniques, breaks, complements, solo activities.

 

NO AUDIO OR VIDEOTAPING WILL BE ALLOWED!

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For the Months of May and June 2008
Drums of Change / Drums of Healing With Master Artist Aliou Diouf
 
Adults and Children ages (11 and up) 
Tuesdays and Thursdays Drum Class
6:30 to 8:00 pm
 
Class will be held at:
5120 Ennis Street, Apt 1,
Houston, Texas 77004
 
Need More Information Call:
713-523-4911
or Email:

 

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