WEST AFRICAN DANCE & DRUM WORKSHOPS WITH MABIBA BAEGNE IN SPOKANE,
WASHINGTON!

National Ballet Of The Congo ...
Internationally acclaimed teacher of traditional and contemporary
African dance ...
Mabiba was born in Congo Brazzaville and initiated into dancing by
her grandparents at the age of 8. In addition to the traditional
dances of Central and West Africa, Mabiba has extensive study in the
techniques of Merce Cunningham, Katherine Dunham, and Martha Graham.
Mabiba's choreography credits include the International Festival of
Fashion, the film "Climbing Stars" with Laurent Chevalier and the
contemporary African show "Ya Ya", as well as her own solo
show "Libota".

Mabiba has extensively studied West African dunun drumming with
master drummer Famoudou Konate in Guinea. Mabiba is Famoudou's
adopted daughter and she was the first woman to teach this form in
the United States. Mabiba is also an acclaimed singer and has toured
and recorded with Salif Keita, master drummer Mamady Keita, and Samba
Nago. Mabiba currently resides in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is one
of the most in demand African Dance & Drum instructors today. Don't
miss this opportunity to study with an amazing teacher!

There will be six workshops offered, no experience is necessary.
Mabiba is very adept at teaching to all levels in combined classes,
beginning dancers and drummers are welcome and encouraged to attend!
You will be HAPPY!!
COME & DANCE & DRUM!!!

DATES: April 12th & 13th

LOCATION: Ballet Arts Academy
416 West Sprague
Spokane, Washington U. S. A.

TIMES: (note - same schedule both days)
Dance 1: 12:00 - 1:30PM
Dance 2: 2:00 - 3:30PM
Dunun (drum): 4:00 - 5:30PM

TUITION:
1 class: $20
2 classes: $35
3 classes: $45
4 or more classes $10 each!

CONTACT:
Michael 509/624-7573
moonbear15@...

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Don't forget ... Mabiba will be in Seattle, WA. on April 11th!
(see below)
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WEST AFRICAN DANCE WORKSHOPS WITH MABIBA BAEGNE IN SEATTLE,
WASHINGTON!

There will be two workshops offered, no experience is necessary.
Mabiba is very adept at teaching to all levels in combined classes,
beginning dancers are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Live drumming will be provided by some of Seattle's finest players
(and Mabiba's gonna' make them work for it)!
You will be HAPPY!!
COME & DANCE!!!

DATE: April 11th

LOCATION: Freemont Drum School
(under the Aurora Bridge)
900 North 34th Street
Seattle, Washington U. S. A.

TIMES:
Dance 1: 7:30 - 9:00PM
Dance 2: 9:00 - 10:30PM

TUITION:
1 class: $20
2 classes: $35

CONTACT:
Marc 206/234-9248
Michael 509/624-7573
moonbear15@...