African Dance Vermont is happy to announce that two special guest teachers, Assane Coly and Aziz Bara Niang will be coming to teach Senegalese sabar drum and dance on Wednesday December 4th. The classes will take place at 118 Elliot Street in Brattleboro, VT. The drum class is from 6:00 to 7:00 pm and the cost is on a sliding scale of $12-15. The dance class is from 7:15 to 8:45 pm and the cost is on a sliding scale of $15-20.
Sabar is a traditional Senegalese drum typically played with one stick and one hand. The drum accompanies dances that are done for ritual and celebration.
Master Senegalese percussionist, Assane Coly residing in Burlington, VT. will offer an all levels sabar drumming workshop. Assane will lead students through the basics of playing sabar rhythms. There are extra drums for those who will need one.
Master dancer, Aziz Bara Niang residing in Montreal will teach an all levels sabar dance class. Pape Ba and Assane Coly will accompany the dance class on drums.
For more information see: http://www.africandancevt.com/ and African Dance Vermont on Facebook.
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