WEST AFRICAN DRUM & DANCE WORKSHOP (10Days)

910 Fairfield Avenue,Bridgeport CT 06605

11 January, 2021

Description

A Traditional West African Drum & Dance Workshop! ReBirth Arts Collective in conjunction with The Klein Memorial Auditorium bring you a 10 day traditional West African Drum & Dance workshop with Master Teaching Artisit’s *Tenisi and *Baba Jide Davis! The Davis brothers have been drumming, dancing, and studying since the ages of 5 & 7 years old. Now their goal is to spread culture, history, self-love, and fun through the arts and traditions of Africa! Bio The Davis Brothers' first started dancing and drumming at the age of 5 & 7 with the Ralphola Taylor African Dance Ensemble and Hip-Hop Troupe. They have danced with the MACH Dance 2 program and opened for the Ailey 2 Dance Company. Some other performances include dancing with the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Company, The Arts and Ideas Festival in New Haven, and The Sankofa Kuumba Dance ensemble In Hartford. They have studied African drum and dance with Masters: Baba Tunisi "Jack" Davis, Jami Ayinde (rest in power), Kemoko Sano (rest in power), Abdoulaye Sylla (rest in power), and Lansana Toure. Tenisi and Jide where also performers with Tunisi's Compound, Fotoba, and shared the stage with Ballet Merveilles de Guinee. - All 10 workshop days will take place at the legendary Klein Memorial Auditorium's 1400-seat proscenium theater in Bridgeport, CT. The Klein Memorial Auditorium is a CDC Regulated building that sanitizes its stage and spaces daily and requires temperature checks before ANYONE may enter the premises. Masks are a must. (Sports masks recommended for breathability and water resistance.) All levels welcome! Children's/Beginner’s drum class (Baba Tunisi Method) Only 10 slots available.Intermediate/Advanced drum classes Only 10 slots available.Children’s/Beginner’s dance class Only 10 slots available.Intermediate/Advanced dance class Only 10 slots available.Dates: Jan.11th - 20th (Mon.-Fri.), Jan. 28th (Thur.), & Feb. 4th (Thur.)Packages Children's/Beginner's Drum Class: $250 ($25 per class)Intermediate/Advanced Drum Class: $200 ($20 per class)Children's/Beginner's Dance Class: $200 ($20 per class)Intermediate/Advanced Dance Class: $250 ($20 per class)Payment Plans Available! • Bridgeport Students with proof 50% discount. Families of 3 or more also receive special pricing. Call or Email for special pricing details!!