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Class Description
In Dance Class with MOUMINATOU CAMARA, you will learn the richness of Guinea, West Africa through history, song and dance as only Mouminatou can deliver! Its gonna be FIRE!!! All levels are welcome.
Midnight Friday Night April 16th: Midnight Class to rock in South Florida African Dance Collective
Midnight class will be held at:
Next Generation Dance Academy
13631 NW 7th Avenue Miami, Beach FL 33168
Saturday and Sunday classes will be held at the:
African Heritage Cultural Arts Center:
6161 NW 22nd Avenue,
Miami FL 33142
All ages, all levels, all people and all families’ welcome!
Saturday |
Sunday |
10 am |
Drum Class |
10am |
Balaphone Class |
11:30 |
Lecture Discussion |
11:30 |
Dance Class
Marie Bass |
12:15 |
Dance Class:
Mouminatou Camara |
1:30 |
Lecture Discussion |
2:30 |
Balaphone Class |
2:30 |
Dance Class
Mouminatou Camara |
3:45 |
Dance Class
Marie Bass |
4:30 |
Drum Class |
6:00pm |
Drum Class |
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Sunday: Community Performance at 7pm.
Location: to be announced:
Companies presenting: Children of Kuumba, Delou Africa Dance Ensemble, Vanya Allen, and more. . . . .
Dance Classes: $8 advanced-pre-registration and students, $10 at the door
Drum and Balaphone classes- rates to be announced,
Instructors:
Mouminatou Camara
Watch Mouminatou Camara - master dancer and choreographer
Mouminatou Camara is praised as the pre-eminent female instructor of Guinea dance in the United States. For a decade, she was the principal dancer for the world-renowned dance company, Les Ballet Africans. She also performed with Les Ballet Djonllba and the Army Ballet. A brilliant instructor and performer of West African Dance and Drum, Mouminatou Camara has performed and taught workshops extensively in the USA, Spain, France, Belgium, Germany, Martinique and the West African countries of Senegal, Mali and the Ivory Coast. Having spent her life in Guinea, Mouminatou has stated that she has been dancing since she was in her mother's womb. Affectionately called "Moumi", she brings first hand knowledge of the history of each dance and imparts that knowledge with great clarity and passion to her students. Her generosity as a teacher is matched by her attention to detail and historical relevance. Mouminatou Camara has received many awards and recognition for her unique style of dance, outstanding talent and for her work in the field of dance. Her popularity and skill as a performer and instructor makes her the most sought after instructor at dance centers and festivals across the country.
MARIE BASSE WILDES
Marie Basse-Wiles was born in Dakar, Senegal, West Africa. The granddaughter of Bambara singer and dancer Maimouna Keita, Marie began her professional career at the age of 9. She began teaching at the age of 12 as a member of the Ballet National of Senegal. Her professional accomplishments include resident work with Kinne N'Diaye Rose, daughter of master drummer Dou Dou N'Diaye Rose, and Papa Dougoufana Traore, as well as renowned choreographers Mamadou N'Diaye, Demba Diallo, Oumy Sene and Raymon Sylla. Her international touring experience includes performances with the Ballet National of Senegal and Koumpo Dance Company, under the direction of Ibrahima Camara. She has won numerous awards for her commitment to the community and accomplishments in dance. She has created numerous ballets throughout her career as well as a piece for The Center For Traditional Music and Dance "Bedenya 97" Festival that is archived at the New York Public Library's Performing Arts Library.
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