Drums of Change/ Drums of Healing- A Traditional African Dance and Drum Wokshop

Drums of Change/ Drums of Healing - A Traditional African Dance and Drum Wokshop

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

Featuring Aliou Diouf

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


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
3100 Cleburne Street @ Ennis
Houston, Texas 77004

Need More Info:
Call: 713-523-4911 or
Email:

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!