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Denbaya West African Intensive

The BEST of West Africa here on Canada's West Coast!

camp location

September 3-6, 2010 — Labour Day Weekend
Camp Pringle, Shawnigan Lake

(2520 West Shawnigan Lake Road)

Join us for a DYNAMIC 4-day intensive including beginner & advanced workshops in West African drumming, dance, balafon and more! Live performances by instructors; an interactive doundounba (dance party); and a forum on contemporary African issues.

Online registration available. Please see Sample Schedule from 2009 for an idea of the workshops. Printable 2010 schedule, packing list & directions

Experience hands-on instruction by world renowned Guinean master dancers, drummers, and balafonists, including:

Children/spouses welcome. Non-participant fee applies.

Details:

Ways to Register | Fees | Meal Options | Instructor Bios | Area Info | Important Notes | Printable schedule, packing list & directions | Sample Class Schedule

drums

Ways to Register

  1. By credit card: (closed).
  2. By cheque or money order: Submit form with no payment then get invoiced. Payable to MoonDance Arts, PO Box 439, Shawnigan Lake, BC V0R 2W0

Fees

Please note:

Spaces are still available for the full weekend. Come immerse yourself in the cultural experience of staying with your instructors!
$475 for 11 classes + 9 meals + instructor demo + Doundounba + dance party + cultural forum + Guinean meal + Lake front accommodation!

Non-participant prices — meals + accommodation for non-participant (e.g. spouse or child):

Meal options

Choose from Regular, Vegetarian or Vegan.
If you have special dietary requirements for allergies, it is suggested that you speak directly with the Chef. Please provide a contact number in the "comments" section of the registration form) if you wish to be contacted regarding this.

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2010 Instructor Bios

Our talented teaching staff will share their knowledge, skills, and passion for their Art during four packed days of workshops! (Click photos to enlarge)

Naby Camara

Naby Camara

Juno award-winning percussionist from the African Guitar Summit, and the legendary National Ensemble of the Republic of Guinea, Naby's talents are not only balafon and djembe, but he is a skillful teacher as well.
(Lagni Sussu, Seattle)

N'nato Camara

N'nato Camara

Dynamite dancer, N'nato's credits include: Ballet Taille, Circus Baobob, and Aklysso.
(Explosion Africaine, Vancouver)

Manimou Camara

Manimou Camara

Through study and performance with prestigious artists and performance groups: Ballet Saamato, Merveille de Guinee, Sekou Sylla, Karamoko Daman, and Bolokada, Manimou has a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to share with students.
(Dounia Djembe, Seattle)

Mohamed (Andre) Duranteau

Mohamed (Andre) Duranteau

Talented dancer and singer, Mohamed's passion shows through in his teaching. Among his many credits: Le Ballet Taille, Aklysso, and Le Ballet Kali.
(Wontanara Drum & Dance, Victoria)

The Instruments: (click images to enlarge)

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Area Info

For restaurants, things to do, alternate accommodation and other visitor info, visit ShawniganLakeOnline.com.

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Important Notes

lakefront accommodations

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Sample Workshop Schedule (from 2009)

See descriptions of instruments

Friday September 4
Arrive any time after 4:30pm
4:30-6:15pm Office hours (Lynn)
6:30pm Dinner
7:30pm Performance/jam by the Instructors
Saturday September 5
7:15am–7:55am Yoga / Meditation
8:00am Breakfast
8:45-10:25am Office is open (Amalia)
9:00-10:15am Workshop 1 — select from:
  • beginner djembe (Manimou)
  • advanced douns (Mohamed)
10:15–10:30am Snack
10:30-11:45am Workshop 2 — select from:
  • beginner dance (Mohamed)
  • advanced dance (N'nato)
  • balafon (Naby)
12:00-1:00pm Lunch
12:45-2:45pm Office is open (Julie)
1:00-2:30pm Workshop 3 — select from:
  • beginner douns (Manimou)
  • advanced djembe (Naby)
  • Guinean greetings (Mohamed)
2:45-4:00pm Workshop 4 — select from:
  • song (Naby and others)
  • djembe & douns (i.e. polyrhythm. Mixed level) (Manimou & Mohamed)
  • dance — mixed level (N'nato)
4:00-5:30pm Free Time — swim (there is a life-guard on duty during this time), hike, private lessons, visit, practice, read...
5:30-6:30pm Guinean Dinner!
5:30–7:30pm Forum — West Africa, Multiculturalism, Arts (during dinner)
7:30pm Doundounba
Sunday September 6
7:15am–7:55am Yoga / Meditation
8:00am Breakfast
8:45-10:25am Office is open (Amalia)
9:00-10:15am Workshop 1 — select from:
  • beginner djembe (Naby)
  • advanced douns (Manimou)
10:15–10:30am Snack
10:30-11:45am Workshop 2 — select from:
  • beginner dance (N'nato)
  • advanced dance (Mohamed)
  • balafon (Naby)
12:00-1:00pm Lunch
12:45-2:45pm Office is open (Julie)
1:00-2:30pm Workshop 3 — select from:
  • advanced djembe (Manimou)
  • beginner douns (Mohamed)
  • dance — mixed level (N'nato)
2:30-5:30pm Free Time — swim (there is a life-guard on duty during this time), hike, private lessons, visit, practice, read...
5:30-6:30pm Dinner
Monday September 7
7:15am–7:55am Yoga / Meditation
8:00am Breakfast
9:00-10:15am Workshop 1 — select from:
  • song (N'nato)
  • balafon (Naby)
  • dance — mixed level (Mohamed or Manimou)
10:15–10:30am Snack
10:30-11:45am Workshop 2, UNITY — select from:
  • dance
  • play djembe
  • play douns
12:00-1:00pm Lunch
Wrap up performances / swimming, etc. (lifeguard on duty 1:30–2:30pm)

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