Schedule of Workshops Dance & Drum

*Schedule Subject to Change*

Any photography,  audio or video recording during the festival is strictly prohibited without prior approval by festival executive director or staff.

Dance Schedule of Workshops 2008

Wednesday, November 5, 2008 6:00P – 7:30P: Guinea Dance 7:30P – 9:00P Ndeye Gueye: Senegalese Dance Thursday, November 6, 2008 5:00p –6:30p Mariama Basse: Senegalese Dance (A free Dance Class) 6:00P – 7:30P Mariatou Sano: Guinea Dance 7:30P – 9:00P Borrina Mapaka: Congolese Dance Friday, November 7, 2008 6:00P – 7:30P Ousseynou Kouyate:  Mali Dance 7:30P – 9:00P: Sabar Dance AFRICAN SABAR/ TANNEBEER FEATURING DRUMMERS & DJ PARTY FROM 10PM - 2AM! Location: Shattuck Down Low 2284 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley Admission: $10/ $7 with Student ID Saturday, November 8, 2008 10:30A –12:00 Mamady Sano: Guinea Dance 12:00P–1:30P: Mariama Basse: Senegalese Dance 1:30- 3:00:Babacar N'Diaye: Senegalese Dance 3:00P – 4:30P Borrina Mapaka: Congolese Dance 4:30P – 6:00P- Aziz Faye: Senegalese Dance 6:00P – 7:30P Marie Basse- Wiles: Senegalese Dance 7:30P – 9:00P Youssouf Koumbassa Guinea Dance   Sunday, November 9, 2008 10:00A – 11:30A Youssouf Koumbassa Guinea Dance 12:00P – 1:30P Mbayero Congolese Dance 1:30P – 3:00P Mamady Sano: Guinea Dance 3:00P – 4:30P Marie Basse- Wiles: Senegalese Dance 4:30P – 6:00P Alseny Soumah Guinea Dance 6:00P – 7:30P Babacar N'Diaye: Senegalese Dance If you would like to volunteer and assist with the festival, we'd be grateful for your support. We will offer you free admission. We are always looking for ways to better our organization  and serve our dance and drum community,  and your opinions are very much appreciated.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008
5:30P – 6:30P Karamba Dioubate (Drum)

Thursday, November 6, 2008
5:30P – 6:30P Fode Seydou (Drum)

Friday, November 7, 2008
5:30P – 6:30P Karamba Dioubate (Drum)

Saturday, November 8, 2008
3:30P – 4:30P Karamba Dioubate (Drum)
5:00P – 6:00P Fode Seydou (Drum)

Sunday, November 9, 2008
12:00P – 1:00P Mohammed (Drum)
3:00P – 4:00P Karamba Dioubate (Drum)
 

After Party Information

Featuring an evening of dynamic performances with Senegalese drummers, and one of Bay Area well know DJ Omar until 2am

After Party @DownLow in Berkeley
Come Dance, Eat authentic African food, drink, win a prize, and party like a rock star@ the Sabar Party (Tanebeer)

Where:
Shattuck Downlow
2284 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704
Shattuck/University
Phone: 510 548 1159

Who can attend the San Francisco African Dance and Drum festival?

The San Francisco Dance and Drum festival is open to the public. All levels and backgrounds are welcome to attend the festival;  A fee of $13 to $15 allows you the privilege to take a dance or drum class. Everyone around the world is welcome, group; individuals, artists and non-artists from any location can attend the festival.

 

Dance Companies:

All dance companies attending our dance and drum festival will be given discount package, please be such to contact us before the festival.

Name of company:

Mailing address:

Telephone number

Fax: (      )------------------------- cell-----------------------

E-mail:----------------------------- Website-------------------

Names and Number of Dancers and Drummers:

And indicate the amount of classes you plane on taking.

And we do our best in providing you with all necessary information.

 

All children under 10 are admitted free. 11, 12, and 13 years of age 5-10$ sliding scale, no child turned away for lack of funds

All checks are payable to GLOBAL WOMEN INTACT:

Non-profit organization

 

Contact individuals:
If you are interested in vending during the festival, please let us know early.
Indicate your preferred date and time for your coming.

What to wear?
Spandex, T-shirt, and a lapa (a cloth wrapped around the hips)
Wear very suitable loose clothing that would help you move freely while dancing.
You can dance barefoot or with sandals.

What to expect:
Each class begins with warm-ups, stretches, and breakdown of dance movements...

Restrictions;
Taping:  No Videos or Cameras allowed on the dance floor.
Do not record any dance class.

And remember to shop till you drop during the festival

Come for the Healing, Fun, Dance, and Education.

For information on events, volunteering or to attend the festival write, call, or e-mail

Global Women Intact
1928 Ellis Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

Tel: 415 928-4060 www.celebrateclitoris.com.

Global Women Intact is not responsible for any damage, loss or theft of personal property that may occur while attending the festival:

. Always be caution of personal items and remember where you placed them

. Do not leave personal belongings around the dance floor.

. Leave valuables things at home

. Be sure to keep or attach your pause around your waist while you dance.

. Parents should keep an eye on their children at all time, during and after
dance classes.

All proceeds go to buying uniforms and school supplies needed for young girls in 2007-08 school year,  in the poverty-stricken countries Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea.