West African Drum, Dance and Song Immersion
Schedule
Sat Feb 04 2023 at 11:00 am to Sun Feb 05 2023 at 04:00 pm
Location
Hannah Kahn Dance Company | Denver, CO
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? When: Feb 4th & 5th? Where: Hannah Kahn for all group. Private location TBD for private lessons
? Total time commitment: 6.5hrs
? How Much? $400
? We also have " Drum Only " or " Dance/Song Only " options @ $200
Please use the ticket link to book in.
Experience the Power of Drum, Dance and Song from Mali West Africa transmitted directly to you from Authentic lineage holders:
Masters of Drum and Dance Abdul Doumbia and Djeniba Sako
Abdul and Djeniba are recognized as Masters of their art the world over. As ambassadors of music and dance they bring to you a taste of the rich culture and tradition found in Mali West Africa ??
“ Dance in Africa occurs collectively in a community setting. It expresses the life of the community more than the mood of an individual or a couple. In villages throughout the continent, the sound and the rhythm of the drum express the mood of the people. The drum is the sign of life; its beat is the heartbeat of the community. “
What to expect:
Intensive weekend 6.5hr course.
- Group lessons
- Private lessons
- Recordings allowed for all song, rhythm, and dance
Schedule:
? Saturday: x2 private 1.5hr lessons. Drum with Abdul and Dance with Djeniba
? Sunday:
- Group Djembe with Abdul 12-1pm
- Group Song with Djeniba 1-2pm
- Group Dance with Djeniba 2-3:30pm
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“ Love Drum! Love Dance! “
What is African Dance?
The basic formation of African dance is in lines and circles; dances are performed by lines or circles of dancers. There is supernatural power in the circle, the curved, and the round. “Let the circle be unbroken” is a popular creed throughout African. More complex shapes are formed through the combination of these basic forms, to create more sophisticated dance forms and style.
The African dancer often bends slightly toward the earth and flattens the feet against it in a wide, solid stance. Observers describe many of the dances as "earth centered," in contrast to the ethereal floating effects or soaring leaps found in European dance forms, such as ballet. In African dance, gravity provides an earthward orientation even in those forms in which dancers leap into the air
The one unifying aesthetic of African dance is an emphasis upon rhythm, which may be expressed by many different parts of the body. African dances may combine movements of any parts of the body, from the eyes to the toes
One of the most characteristic aspects of African dance is its use of movements from daily life. By raising ordinary gestures to the level of art, these dances show the grace and rhythm of daily activities, from walking to pounding grain to chewing.
Traditionalists describe the dancing body in Africa as a worshiping and worshiper body. It is a medium that embodies the experiences of life, pleasure, enjoyment, and sensuality. The body of the dancer overflows with joy and vitality, it trembles, vibrates, radiates, it is charged with emotions. No matter what shape a dancer is—thick or thin, round or svelte, weak or muscled, large or small—as long as their emotions are not repressed and stifled, as long as the rational does not restrict their movements, but allows the irrational, which directs the true language of the body, to assert itself, the body becomes joyous, attractive, vigorous, and magnetic
Read more here:
https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/african_dance
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What is African Djembe Drumming?
The sound and the rhythm of the drum express the mood of the people. The drum is the sign of life; its beat is the heartbeat of the community. Such is the power of the drum to evoke emotions, to touch the souls of those who hear its rhythms. In an African community, coming together in response to the beating of the drum is an opportunity to give one another a sense of belonging and of solidarity. It is a time to connect with each other, to be part of that collective rhythm of the life in which young and old, rich and poor, men and women are all invited to contribute to the society.
The djembe can produce a wide variety of sounds, making it extremely versatile. This class will help you to develop the skills necessary to play desired sounds on this unique and authentic African drum. Practice creating varying tempos, patterns, and rhythms with this cultural and spiritual experience. Playing the djembe is about much more than creating music; as a skilled player, you'll be able to tell stories and convey emotions through the instrument as well!
See more here:
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What is African Song ?
In Africa, music is a social activity in which almost everyone participates. Music highlights African values, with various traditions accompanied by a melody. Many events of importance are celebrated with music, whether it is a marriage, a birth, or a ceremonial rite of passage. There are work songs that accompany digging, chopping and harvesting. There are songs of praise and criticism, and songs recounting history.
Read more here:
https://www.wildernessdestinations.com/journal/cultures-and-communities/the-significance-of-sound-and-music-in-african-culture
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About your Teachers:
Abdoul Doumbia was born in Bamako, Mali in 1965 and was raised in the village of Foutaka Zambougou near the ancient Bamana city of Segou. At the age of five Abdoul began to learn the music of his culture. He went on to complete a 16 year apprenticeship with master drummer Moriba Keita in Bamako. Abdoul worked with many professional drum and dance companies in Mali, including nine years as lead drummer for the renowned traditional drum and dance troupe Babemba, and was chosen to represent his region for eight consecutive years in the National Drum Festival of Mali. Abdoul immigrated to the United States in 1991 to accept a position at Brown University. He taught regularly on the east coast, including classes at Yale, Harvard, Princeton, RISDI, the University of Florida, and the University of Connecticut before moving to Boulder, Colorado in 1998 where he currently lives and teaches. In Colorado Abdoul has taught classes at CU, Naropa and The Colorado College. Abdoul is known for his mastery of Malian djembe and dunun and is a respected source of information regarding Mali's rich culture and history.
Djeneba Sako began her journey with dance and music at the young age of 5. She started dancing professionally at age 11 with the Bienal District Troupe. She danced with them for eight years, during which time they won the National biannual Dance Competition four times in a row. From there she went to the District of Bamako troupe, representing the city of Bamako, where she danced for eight years. With this group she traveled to Paris for the Paris International Dance Festival, which featured the best of ethnic dance from all over the world. She then joined the renowned traditional dance group Troupe Komi Djosse. The troupe disbanded after two years, after which she joined the Troupe Kantis featuring renowned djembefola Mamadou Kante. She has also worked with such artists as Djenebah Seck, Nanou Koul, Abdoulaye Diabate, Molubaly Traore, and Karim Coulibaly. Djeneba has also taught students who come to Mali from all over the world to learn with her. She is well known as one of the best dancers of traditional and modern Malian forms in Mali and the United States. She is one of only three Malian dance teachers here in the US, of which she is the only woman. Alongside her work at the University, she is often traveling and teaching at conferences around the states, sharing the culture of Mali through music, song, and dance.
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Where is it happening?
Hannah Kahn Dance Company, 75 S Cherokee St,Denver,CO,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: