All,
There's SEVEN weeks left to use the Decatur-DeKalb Y before basketball season
hits and we won't have access to the gym again!

With the help of a friendly sponsor, Marietou Cisse is going to offer all levels
classes for all 7 weeks for $50!!!

Please come show your support for this final burst of dance and drum before
winter sets in!!! Aly Camara and friends will be drumming.

Decatur-DeKalb YMCA Gym 1100 Clairemont Ave., Decatur, GA
Wednesday Nights $50 for all 7 sessions:
      September 16, 23, 30
      October 6, 13, 20, 27
7:00 pm

Individual classes are $10 each, children free

Wongai! Wo naralamana!!!

West African Dance
Decatur-DeKalb YMCA
1100 Clairemont Ave
Decatur, GA

7pm
Weds

$10


ALL ARE WELCOME!!!!
LIVE DRUMMING!

It's time to celebrate and prepare for the third Camaraya practicum and
performance!

This year's event will be September 17-20, 2009 again at Camp Coleman in north
Georgia. This year we are adding the phenomenal griot and dancer Ismael
"Bonfils" Kouyate and premier balafonist Abou Sylla along with Aly Camara,
Mamady Sano, Marietou Cisse, Ismael Bangoura and Ibrahima "Kolipe" Camara.

This is a truly special and amazing event. We convene on Thursday evening,
rehearse together for 2.5 days and then perform an incredible show for the
public on Sunday afternoon in Atlanta.

The full camp fee includes three nights lodging, all meals, an African barbecue,
a camp t-shirt and participation in the performance.

At Camaraya, we create the environment so that you can focus all of your energy
on performing this amazing traditional art (though if you don't want to perform,
that's ok too). More details can be found at
www.africanperformingarts.org/gpage2.html and the flyer can be downloaded
directly from http://76.163.252.51:8080/Camaraya2009.pdf

Please let me know if you have any questions, and I'm happy to support split
payments if that will help anyone - for example, a $75 deposit, then pay $75 in
July, $75 in August and the remainder when you come to camp.

Please contact me if you have any questions!
404/909-3036 or voicemail: 404/635-1177
Sharon Camara

Okay everyone! The schedule is posted on the website at
www.kissidugu.org under the "Camp Merveilles" navigation link!
We have added some great teachers like Papa Titos Sompa(Congo), Rujeko
Dumbetshena(Zimbabwe), and Male Fainke(Mali). Malaang Diatta will be teaching a
Sabar class due to popular demand, and all your usual favorites from Merveilles
like Alseny Soumah, Marietou Camara, Djeneba Sako, Fara Tolno, Ismael Bangoura,
Onye Ozuzu, Maputo Mensah, Amara Mansare, Adjei Abankwah, Mauwenega Mensah,
Koffi Toudji, and Mohammed Camara! New this year we will have one hour of  Yoga
every morning, and we are even throwing a hip-hop class into the mix!
Early bird registration cut off is July 1, don't delay to enjoy even deeper
discounts for an amazingly affordable camp! There are also hotel discounts at
the Marriott which will be honored until July 10 ($89 for two queen beds-up to 4
people), there is a direct link for these rates on our website! Southwest and
Frontier have great rates into Denver and Super Shuttle is an easy and
affordable way into Boulder http://www.supershuttle.com/Boulder.aspx
Please don't hesitate to call or email if you have any questions or concerns! We
can't wait to see you in August!
merveilles.info@...
JJ Odell 970.690.2773

THE `WADABA' (MAMADY KOUROUMA) COMPLETE GUINEAN DRUM EXPERIENCE is open for
Registration now! All levels welcome! Last year was an amazingly fun time, so
come connect with this great teacher.

Wadaba - 'The Great Panther' in the Boston Ma area
Friday, Saturday and Sunday - June 12, 13 and 14, 2009

GREAT djembe and doundoun drumming, history, cultural context, solos,
arrangements and songs will be offered in his charming way. And his latest CD is
ready and will be available! Our own Audrey Gaffron did all the artwork and
design!

You will LOVE Wadaba! $40, $80, $80 discounts offered if attending the full
three days.

Give us a call TODAY. Pam and I will be in the office from 10AM to 3PM. You will
LOVE Wadaba!

Register to study with a Famoudou Konate apprentice today. Limited seating. No
drop ins...advance registration required.

Visit http://www.wadababoston.com for the exciting information. Or visit
http://www.drumconnection.com and click the Wadaba link!
Call us at: 781.648.0066
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Don't miss one of the GREAT cultural/drumming events of the year in New England.
Join us in BOSTON!

Alan Tauber, Director
The DrumConnection
info@...
781.648.0066

All,

I am pleased to announce two fantastic dance classes for you this week - Ismael
Kouyate and Mamady Sano, both at the Decatur-DeKalba YMCA 1100 Clairemont Ave in
Decatur. These are the two top guinean dancers of their generation.


Class is at 7:30 on Tuesday with Ismael "Bonfils" Kouyate and at 7pm on Wed with
Mamady Sano.


$12/class or $20 for both.


Start stretching your calves and your arches now! This is a wonderful way to
start off the summer! Please see attached flyer!

Sharon

All,

I am pleased to announce two fantastic dance classes for you this week - Ismael
Kouyate and Mamady Sano, both at the Decatur-DeKalba YMCA 1100 Clairemont Ave in
Decatur. These are the two top guinean dancers of their generation.


Class is at 7:30 on Tuesday with Ismael "Bonfils" Kouyate and at 7pm on Wed with
Mamady Sano.


$12/class or $20 for both.


Start stretching your calves and your arches now! This is a wonderful way to
start off the summer!

Sharon

Hello all,
 
The details for the Congolese Dance & Drum Festival are below.  Please pass
this information on to as many as you can and encourage them to come out and
join us.  There is a new look to the conference, as it will also display the
influence of the Congo in some of the Diaspora such as Cuba, Brasil, and
Haiti!  Definitely, an event not to be missed…For anyone that dances styles
of the Diaspora, yet not Congolese, this festival is a way to experience both so
that you see the connection.  Hope to see you there!
 
 
4th Annual CONGOLESE DANCE & DRUM FESTIVAL 2009

JUNE4 - JUNE 7

Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts
1428 Alice Street, Oakland, 94612
 
CDDF 2009 Schedule: (Below are the confirmed artists as of this date, however,
schedule is subject to change**)
 
Thursday: June 4 (Studio A, 2nd floor)
6:00-6:45 Lecture – Isaura Oliveira
7:00-8:15 Dance Class - Biza
8:30-9:45 HAITIAN Dance- Colette Eloi
 
 
Friday: June 5 (Studio A, 2nd floor)
7:00-8:15 Dance Class – Bassouamina
8:30-9:45 Dance Class - Makaya Kayos
 
 
Saturday: June 6 (Studio E, 3rd floor)
9:00 -               Lecture – Mutombo Mpanya
10:15-11:30     Brasilian DRUM
11:45-1:00       BRASILIAN Dance – Isaura Oliveira
1:15-2:15         FREE Youth Dance/Drum – Biza
2:30-3:45         Dance Class - GUEST
4:00-5:15         Dance Class - Bassouamina
5:30-6:45         Song/Drum Class – Mounzeo
6:45-8:00         Dance Class - Makaya
8:15-9:30         Dance Class - Biza
 
 
SATURDAY, June 6 Drum Schedule: (Additional Class that will occur simultaneously
with the Youth class***)
 
***1:00 – 2:15 ~ A. Mampouya
 
Sunday: June 7 (Studio E, 3rd floor)
9:00 – 10:15    Song/Drum Class – Mounzeo
10:30-11:45     SOUKOUS Class – LaKiesha
12:00-1:15       CUBAN Dance – Emese’-MOTAD
1:30-2:45         Dance Class - Biza
3:00-4:15         Dance Class - GUEST
4:30-5:45/6      Dance – All Congo Teachers
 
 
 

PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 29, 2009

Make payable to: "LaKiesha Golden, P.O. Box 18576, Oakland, CA 94619
Please Note: Payments may also be made in person, Sorry No Refunds or No
Postdated Checks!

CDDF PRE-REGISTRATION FEES:

Any 5 or more classes: $13 each
All 15 classes: $195

**Please Note: There is no pre-registration discount for the drum classes
although Pre-registration is highly preferred so teachers have an idea of the #
of students


CDDF FEES:

Dance Workshops: $15 each
Drum Workshops: $20 each
Youth Dance/Drum Workshop: FREE (all ages)
Lectures: FREE

All 15 Dance Workshops Only: $225
All 4 Drum Workshops Only: $80

4-day Complete Package: $305
Package includes:
DANCE WORKSHOPS-12 Congolese, 1 Haitian, 1 Cuban, 1 Brasilian
DRUM WORKSHOPS-3 Congolese, 1 Brasilian
2 Lectures
1 Youth Dance/Drum Workshop


CDDF VENDOR FEES/INFO:

Vendor Registration Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2009

*PLEASE NOTE: All Vendors must PRE-REGISTER*

Saturday and Sunday Only (Limited space, Due to the nature of this event, we
would like to keep vendors within our cultural theme). Please send an email to
receive the application.

Make payable to: "LaKiesha Golden, P.O. Box 18576, Oakland, CA 94619


For Businesses (Selling of items)
Saturday or Sunday: $50 per day
Both days: $80

For Promotional/Informational (Display only, No selling of any items)
Saturday or Sunday:$40 per day
Both days: $60



CDDF CONTACT INFO:

CDDF Coordinator, LaKiesha Golden
CONGOFESTIVAL@...
510-368-2475
WWW.YOUMUSTDANCE.BLOGSPOT.COM




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Hello,

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Hi all!
Don't forget that we have dundun class tonight with Mangue Sylla from Merveilles
d'Afrique. Mangue is one of the best dundun players you will find in the U.S. He
teaches drumming in NYC, including at Columbia University. His English is great,
and he is a solid guy who has not been to Atlanta in a long time, so come and
enjoy!

7pm
Decatur-DeKalb YMCA
1100 Clairemont Ave
Decatur, GA

In the large aerobics room. If you need to rent a dundun, please call Aly at
404/909-3059.
Thanks!
Sharon

All,

We will have djembe drum class with Mamadouba Mito Camara of Ballets Africains
and friends at the Decatur-DeKalb YMCA 1100 Clairemont Ave. on Saturday 4/11 at
1pm. We will be in the large classroom.

We will also have dundun class with Mangue Sylla, dundun player extraordinaire,
on 4/17 at 7:30 pm, also at the YMCA.

Classes are $15 each.

Don't forget - no dance class on 4/15 - come dance to our music at the Braves
game instead!!! (i think that will get us lots of brownie points if the crowd is
actually dancing with us!) A $6 Braves ticket is cheaper than dance class!!!!

Sharon

Hi all,
We are halfway thru our series with Mamady. Don't forget there are 3 more
classes this week, same times and location as last week, except on Friday we are
going to try to start at 7:15p instead of 7:30p since the Y closes at 9, that
will give us time to wrap up at 8:45p.

Tuesday 7:30 pm at 575 Boulevard SE Community Center
Wednesday 7:00 pm at the Decatur DeKalb YMCA 1100 Clairemont Ave., Decatur
Friday 7:15pm at the Decatur DeKalb YMCA 1100 Clairemont Ave., Decatur

$12 per class

Also, we are planning to schedule a drum class with Mito Camara from Les Ballets
Africains on Saturday the 11th around noon or 1pm as soon as i finalize the
location. Please let me know if you are interested.

BRAVES GAME APRIL 15
Aly and Marietou will be performing on the 15th at the Braves game with Aly's
students from the Sehwe Village Percussion Ensemble. There will be no class on
Wed the 15th, but as a side benefit, we get to give a discount on ticket prices
to all of our friends, and we would like to encourage all of you to come show
your support.

You can get a ticket as low as $6(!) at www.braves.com/banddiscount and they
actually have a competition of all the bands that appear for the year based on
crowd response, so please come show your love!!!

All,

Mamady Sano is in town for two weeks, and we have four great drummers to make
some incredible rhythms. Here's the schedule:

1. I just found out that Mamady is going to teach Zalika's dance class today. It
is held at 575 Boulevard SE in Atlanta. It is on Boulevard south of I-20 just
before grant park, kind of across from the CVS and down a bit. That is at 4:30
pm today. $10

2. Mamady is teaching Tues, Wed and Fri of this week and next. We have a special
rate of $55 for all six classes or $12 each class, or groups of 10 or more for
$10 each.

Tuesday classes 3/31 and 4/7 are at the address above - 575 Boulevard Se - at
7:30 pm

Wed classes on 4/1 and 4/8 are at the Decatur-DeKalb YMCA at 1100 Clairemont Ave
at 7:00 pm

Friday classes on 4/3 and 4/10 are at the Decatur-DeKalb YMCA at 1100 Clairemont
Ave at 7:30 pm


3. DRUMMERs - we have Aly Camara, Kolipe Camara, Mito Camara and Jolia Camara
drumming. It will be crazy. Also, we are planning to offer a class for Mito on
Sat 4/11 in the afternoon. location TBD in Decatur. I need to find out who would
like to take this class so I can see if I have enough students.

THANK YOU!

get out and get dancing!

Sharon

All,
Class tomorrow night at 7pm with Marietou for $10
Decatur-DeKalb YMCA 1000 Clairemont Ave., Decatur, GA
In the gym. you do not need to be a member to attend.
Marietou will give separate steps for beginner and advanced.
Everyone is welcome!
Sharon

10 Days Left!!!   It's that time of year again! Diamano Coura West
African Dance Company will host it's 14th Collage des Cultures
Africanes. This year's theme is "Call of the Drum."   For the conference
brochure, email Shanita Jones at Shanita1980@...
<mailto:Shanita1980@...>    Diamano Coura will be having their
annual Dance & Drum Conference from March 12-15th.   Collage: A Group of
Comapnaies Representing the African Diaspora show will be on March 14th
at the Berkeley Community Theater.   Conference Teachers are: Assane
Konte -- Senegal N'Deye Gueye -- Senegal Ouyssenou Kouyate -- Senegal
Maritou Sano -- Guinea Djeneba Sako -- Mali D'Jian Tie -- Ivory Coast
Jose Barrasso -- Cuba Babacar N'Diaye -- Senegal Marie Basse-Wiles --
Senegal Nimely Napla -- Liberia Malong Bayo -- Senegal Mabiba Baegne --
Congolese Alseny Soumah -- Guinea Youssouf Koumbassa -- Guinea Mareme
Faye -- Senegal M'Bayero -- Congolese Corey Action -- Hip Hop   The
annual show is:   WHERE:        Berkeley Community Theater 1980 Allston
Way , Berkeley CA 94704   WHEN:           Saturday, March 14  Doors open
at 6pm for the African Marketplace  Drum/Dance Explosion starts at 8pm.
For more information: visit the Diamano Coura website
www.diamanocoura.org <http://www.diamanocoura.org/> , call (510)
733-1077, or email Shanita1980@...
<http://us.f319.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=Shanita1980@yahoo.com>



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BLACK ORCHID DANSE
presents
Danse Fest Oriental
featuring guest instructors
Jim Boz, Ava Fleming & Karim Nagi
    A fun-filled retreat celebrating the beauty of the art of bellydance
and the creative dynamics of the drum over 3 full days of intensive
workshops and awe-inspiring shows.
May 15 - 17, 2009
Sheraton Gateway Hotel
Atlanta, GA     Friday, May 15, 2009 Dancer's Schedule: 8 hrs of
workshop classes
Ava Fleming - Move (Drum solo)
Jim Boz -Textures & Morphing
Karim Nagi - Dancer-Drummer Combination

Join us at Friday Night's Hafla
Meet and greet the instructors and organizers then relax, enjoy the
party and the awesome array of exciting dance performances.
Hors D'oeuvres will be served..



Saturday, May 16, 2009 Dancers' Schedule: 10 hrs of workshop classes

Karim Nagi - Sagat "Zills"
Jim Boz - Fusion Combos
Ava Fleming - Sultry Sharqui
Karim Nagi - Arabic Drum "Saidi"
Jim Boz - Slow Moves Textures & Layers
`
Never taken a bellydance class before? This is for you!!
Valerie - Kundalini Yoga
Mahsati Jahan- Beginner Bellydance Techinque
Suhad - Beginner Bellydance/Cardio


Black Orchid's Danse Fest Oriental
An elegant dinner show featuring national and international dance
performances.
"An affair to remember!"



Sunday, May 17, 2009 Dancers' Schedule: 10 hrs of workshop classes
Jim Boz - Baladi Combinations & Expressions
Karim Nagi - Rigg (Arab Tambourine)
Ava Fleming - Layer Cake
Jim Boz - Arabic Techno
Karim Nagi - Arabic Drum     News & Updates
     * Due to economic conditions, early bird prices and packages will
remain in effect until further notice.     * 10% Group discounts for 5
or more are currently still in effect.     * Installment plans (4
payments) will be available thru 02/28/2009.     * Black Orchid Danse is
proud to announce their vendors:
     * Arub Dalal     www.arubdalal.com <http://www.arubdalal.com/>      *
Audrena's International Bazaar    www.audrena.com
<http://www.audrena.com/>      * Audra Evans Photography
http://audradance.com <http://audradance.com/>      * Beauty by
ChristineMillan  www.christinemillan.com
<http://www.christinemillan.com/>
www.azhiadance.com <http://www.azhiadance.com/>      * Joharah Int'l
Costumes  www.joharah.com <http://www.joharah.com/>      * Magical
Fashions    www.magicalfashions.com <http://www.magicalfashions.com/>



www.blackorchiddanse.com <http://www.blackorchiddanse.com/>
info@... <mailto:info@...>
See you in May!!!











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Beginning West African Drum Class Tuesday or Thursday 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Learn to play the djembe, songhba,dun dun, kenkeni, bells, and shekere.
$45.00 Monthly - $12.00 Per Drop-In Class

West African Drum Making Workshop and Drum Repair

Contact:  Brother Yusef 678 793-3250
Wood Is Wonderful Gallery
2312 Benjamin E. Mays Drive
Atlanta, GA  30311
http://www.woodiswonderfulgallery.com

All,
We are starting up our weekly dance classes again at the Decatur DeKalb
YMCA
1100 Clairemont Ave., Decatur
7pm

This week, March 4, Youssouf Koumbassa will be teaching for $12. He
will be giving both beginner and advanced steps. Starting March 11,
Marietou Cisse will return!

Sharon

All,
Do you know anyone who knows church songs, and if they knew African
drum or dance too, that would be a big plus? We have some gigs next
month to play for some religions events.

Here's the songs we need (or some sampling thereof):
How Great Thou Art
How Great is Thy Faithfulness
What God has done for me
All to Jesus I surrender
Turn your eyes upon Jesus
This is the day
Just as I am
Amazing Grace
Jesus Never Fail


thanks

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Event Summary:
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Event: Hot Buttered Soul : A Musical Love Affair
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 7:00 PM <span class="pipe">-</span> Sunday,
February 22, 2009 at 1:00 AM (ET)
Location: Mirrors Restaurant & Lounge33 New York Ave NEWashington, DC 20002

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Event Details:
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The Adinkra Group is proud to present:
Hot Buttered Soul  ::||::  A Musical Love Affair
  - A one night stand featuring -
Akua Kyerematin
Blessed with a
beautiful voice and a marvelous craft, Akua Kyerematin's
musical roots run deeply. Her style is a fluid, constantly evolving
neo-soul conglomeration that stresses jazz and the blues.  Look closely at Akua
Kyerematin today, for you will surely be hearing huge things about
her tomorrow.
www.myspace.com/akuaallrich2
 
C. Love
C.Love's music is an eclectic mix of Hip-Hop,Reggae, R&B,and Jazz
that recalls the music of the Fugees and Native Tongues with live music samples.
He
was intimately introduced to songwriting and creating loving music at a
very early age. For him, music is an essential ingredient to happy
living.Whether it is love, happiness, and pride; or jealousy, resentment, and
frustration, each C. Love song ignites an emotion leaving each listening mind,
heart, and spirit with a sense of spiritual satisfaction and lyrical
fulfillment. “It’s feel good music! We come to Spread Love; Spread the
Truth, and Make Good Music.”
www.myspace.com/luvydubproductions

Maimouna Youssef
Maimouna “Luna E” Youssef is a seasoned singer,
emcee, songwriter and poet. The Baltimore native was born into a family
of exceptional artists. She began performing traditional African and
Native American songs on stage with her family at the age of five.  At 16
Youssef and her cousin
Omari “AzIz” Forman-Bey, formed the jazz/hip-hop/funk/ band, called
Cirius B. In the spring of 2003 the duo completed the recording of
their independent debut album entitled “Subversive Activity.”  She began
stealing the hearts of audiences throughout the U.S. and around the
world as she shared stages and swapped musical licks with such artists
as Angelique Kidjo, Brian Wilson’s band, Big Daddy Kane, Nas, Dead
Prez, Wilco, Zap Mama, Cody Chestnut, Martin Luther, Jill Scott, Erykah
Badu, Mos Def, and Talib Kweli. Youssef rocked the stages of many
renowned venues such as Denver Colorado ‘s Red Rocks amphitheater, New
York City’s Radio City Music Hall, and Switzerland’s Montreaux Jazz
Festival. Youssef's musical endeavors were a springboard for her to make
her big screen debut in Dave Chapelle’s hip hop documentary “Block
Party.” Most recently she has received credits in the Vibe, USA
Today and many other prestigious magazines for her haunting vocal
chorus on the Roots, “ It Don’t Feel Right,” which received a Grammy
nomination in 2007 for best rap song. Youssef is currently in the
studio recording her debut solo album.
www.myspace.com/maimounayoussef
 
with special guest hostess Bassey Ikpi

 

doors open @ 7 pm ::||:: show starts @ 8 pm
soundscape provided by DJ Mel B EZ
 



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Greetings All!

It's that time of year again! Diamano Coura West African Dance Company
will host it's 14th Collage des Cultures Africanes. This year's theme is
"Call of the Drum."

Diamano Coura will be having their annual Dance & Drum Conference from
March 12-15th.

Diamano Coura's annual reperatory show will be on March 14th at the
Berkeley Community Theater.

Conference Teachers are:

Assane Konte -- Senegal

N'Deye Gueye -- Senegal

Maritou Sano -- Guinea

Djeneba Sako -- Mali

D'Jian Tie -- Ivory Coast

Babacar N'Diaye -- Senegal

Marie Basse-Wiles -- Senegal

Nimely Napla -- Liberia

Malong Bayo -- Senegal

Mabiba Baegne -- Congolese

Alseny Soumah -- Guinea

Youssouf Koumbassa -- Guinea

Mareme Faye -- Senegal

M'Bayero -- Congolese

Corey Action -- Hip Hop

The annual show is:

WHERE:        Berkeley Community Theater

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA 94704



WHEN:           Saturday, March 14

Doors open at 6pm for the African Marketplace

Drum/Dance Explosion starts at 8pm.

For more information: visit the Diamano Coura website
www.diamanocoura.org <http://www.diamanocoura.org/> , call (510)
733-1077, or email Shanita1980@... <mailto:Shanita1980@...>

(brochure and flyer coming soon)



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Hi all,
Many of you are aware that we have held Camp Camaraya the past two
years. It is a unique camp held in North Georgia where participants
get together with master artists to create a performance held on the
last day of camp.

It has been great fun, but I would like to get some input to help me
determine how to make it better and more appealing, and to determine
whether I should try to hold it again this year, or due to the
economy if maybe I should skip a year.

Please tell me what you think, and if you have any other suggestions
about programs related to African drum and dance that you would like
to see, please feel free to add them in anywhere that you can submit
a comment.

Here is the link:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=PSmOvfDW48GbEeSpTPdo_2fg_3d_3d

Thank you very much!
Sharon

Hi all,

Most kids are out of school on Wed, so tomorrow night is a great
opportunity to come to African Dance class at the Decatur-DeKalb YMCA.

Class is at 7:45pm for $10 and you do not need to by a Y member to
come. We are in the gym.

Class is taught by Marietou Cisse with live drumming led by Aly Camara.

Please come - i don't know if this time slot is going to work in the
long run, but we can have a great class for this holiday week and we
can all be fit for thanksgiving!

Sharon Camara

Hi all,
With basketball season starting at the Y, we need to move our class
time to accommodate the Y's schedule.

Starting this Tuesday, 11/11, we will have dance class with Marietou
Cisse at 7:45 pm with live drumming by Aly Camara. Class is $10.

This is great fun, high energy and incredible exercise. You do not need
to be a Y member to attend.
See you there!
Sharon Camara
404/909-3036

Hi all,

Please come join us for dance class tonight at 7pm at the Solarium
in Oakhurst Village. The address is 321 West Hill St., Decatur, GA
30030.

It is right where Hill St. meets Oakview in the center of Oakhurst
Village, the big white buildings.

Our class is right between 2 modern dance classes, so we need to
start and end exactly on time.

Class is taught by Marietou Cisse of Les Merveilles De Guina and
Wofa! Fee is $10. Please come show your support so we can see how we
like this new location!!!

For more info:

http://www.thesolarium.com/

Get directions from this link:

http://maps.google.com/maps?
f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=321+west+hill+st.+30030&sll=33.901245,-
84.325876&sspn=0.007676,0.014205&g=321+west+hill+st.+30030&ie=UTF8&ll
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Questions? Please call 404/909-3036

All,

THE AFROMOTIVE, Asheville's 8 piece afrobeat ensemble is performing
live at
SMITH'S OLDE BAR
1578 Piedmont Ave.
THURSDAY OCTOBER 16


Performing with us we have Adama Dembele (www.myspace.com/adamademble2)
who is a 33rd generation djembefola from Cote d'Ivoire.
It's going to be a great show and we'd love to see lots of people out
there dancing!

for more on the band go to www.theafromotive.com or
www.myspace.com/theafromotive

Black Orchid Danse presents its 2009 Bellydance Retreat in Atlanta,
Georgia featuring Middle Eastern Dance Artists AVA FLEMING, JIM BOZ &
folkloric dancer and musician KARIM NAGI.

Dates: May 15 - 17, 2009
Location: Sheraton Gateway Hotel - Atlanta Airport

Come join us for an amazingly packed weekend of bellydance and music
with 22 hours of workshop classes over 3 full days, an exhilarating
cocktail reception on Friday night and Saturday night's Elegant
Dinner Show (dress to impress)featuring performances by national and
international artists.

Black Orchid Danse is also pleased to offer:
Classes for all levels of dancers and drummers, private sessions with
the instructors,"An Introduction to Bellydance" package for those who
have never taken a bellydance class along with vendors offering an
awesome array of merchandise, makeup consulting and spa services.

Registration is now open and installments plans are available. For
more information and event details, please check out our website at

http://www.blackorchiddance.com/event/index.html or contact us at
info@...

Hi all,
I've posted a survey to get input on the future of Camp Camaray. If you
need info on the camp, please check out this year's website
www.africanperformingarts.org/gpage2.html

The link for the survey is here:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=PSmOvfDW48GbEeSpTPdo_2fg_3d_3d

Please give lots of ideas!
Sharon

All,

The African Peforming Arts Assn presents Samato and the members of
Camaraya in Liberte, a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Guinean
independence.

Please come out for this incredible show that we have planned on
Sunday at Grady High School Theater, 929 Charles Allen Drive.,
Atlanta, GA

Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 children.

The show features Youssouf Koumbassa, Mamady Sano, Marietou Cisse,
Aly Camara, Fode Bangoura, Ismael Bangoura, Kolipe Camara. Each
artist creates one to three performance pieces along with about 30
participants in the Camaraya practicum, plus segments featuring only
the Guinean artists. What they can accomplish in just a few days is
nothing short of amazing.

This show is extremely high energy, professional and fun for the
whole family!

For more information, go to www.africanperformingarts.org

Thank you!
Sharon
404/909-3036

Hi all,
Hope to see you in class tonight at the Decatur-DeKalb YMCA.
Mamady Sano will be teaching and we will have Fode Bangoura, Aly
Camara, Isamel Bangoura and Kolipe Camara drumming.

1100 Clairemont Ave
Dacatur, GA

7pm
$10

See you there!