FREE activities and drum & dance classes

Russian Hall – 600 Campbell Avenue

AFRICAN MUSICIANS AND DANCERS SHARE THEIR CULTURE WITH YOU!

Website: https://www.showpass.com/africa-with-the-masters-3/

Come discover our games and learn new drum and dance traditions from Africa! We take you on a cultural and educational journey across the continent of the Mother Culture. We celebrate our roots and our rich cultures, we acknowledge the ancestors of the land of the birthplace of humanity, and we honor and celebrate our connection to the ancestors of this land, and the bridge we create with all cultures. AFRICA welcomes you all in this inclusive village at the Russian Hall, from 10 am to 5 pm both days! Open to all ages and all dance and drumming experience.

DAY 1: AFRICAN PLAY DAY ~ FREE

Saturday, September 28, 2019

A day of connecting and exploring African culture through TRADITIONAL GAMES.
Bring the whole family!

10 am to 5 pm – PLAY all day!

With special guest storyteller Jean Pierre Makosso
And dance performances by African children!

All ages welcome!!!

Reserve your FREE ticket here

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DAY 2: DRUM & DANCE WORKSHOPS ~ $5

Sunday, September 29, 2019

You will learn rhythms and dances from several African countries. Come for one workshop, half a day or the entire day, it’s up to you!

$5 for each workshop or $20 full day-pass (free for kids under 12)

All drum and dance workshops taught by professional artists from Africa.

Schedule of the day

10 am – Drumming workshop #1
11:15 am – Drumming workshop #2
12:30 pm – Drumming workshop #3
1:45 pm – Dances from Rwanda with Angelique (Indangamirwa dance troupe)
3 pm – Dances from West Africa
4:15 pm – Dances from Southern Africa

***No drums? No problem! Drums will be available to rent at $10 for the morning or $5 each workshop

Open to all ages and all dance and drumming experience. Workshops most suitable for adults but kids (up to 12 years old) welcome too, for FREE.

Reserve your tickets here