DANCE & DRUM TOUR 2000
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DANCE & DRUM TOUR 2000
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DANCE & DRUM IN GUINEA, WEST AFRICA WITH YOUSSOUF KOUMBASSA
Two or Three week Option:
May 6 - May 20
May 6 - May 27
Youssouf Koumbassa's 10th annual Dance and Drum Tour will offer you a unique opportunity to experience the rich culture and boundless spirit of Guinea, West Africa.
During your stay in Guinea, you'll enjoy dance and drum classes in a variety of settings, which cater to all levels of experience. Classes are offered twice daily, taught by Youssouf and members of Guinea's national ballet companies.
The group will spend four days and nights on Bel Air, Guinea's most beautiful beach, attend village dances (Doundounba's) in Conakry, and journey to Kindia to visit the colorful markets and the magestic Bridal Falls.
In addition to daily dance and drum classes, this unique cultural exchange will take you to several villages to share meals with local families and learn traditional music and dance firsthand.
Living with Youssouf's family in the village of Nongo, you can learn the preparation of African cuisine, traditional songs in the local Susu language, hair braiding techniques, and work with the local tailor to design clothing with your new fabric.
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ABOUT YOUSSOUF KOUMBASSA
Youssouf Koumbassa was born and raised in Conakry, Guinea's capitol, and was a principal dancer for Ballet Djoliba, the National Ballet of Guinea, for thirteen years. In 1992 he formed his own company, Les Ballets Bagata and a children's company, Children of Bagata. He continues to teach and perform worldwide and is commited to maintaining the original integrity of the traditional dances and music of his homeland.
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TRIP DETAILS
Trip fee includes:
Transportation: Round-trip airfare from New York City to Conakry, ground transport to and from airport, Kindia, and Bel Air.
Accomodations: Participants will live in the village of Nongo in the home of Youssouf's family. Bel Air accomodations are cabana-style (sleeping bags are recommended).
Classes: Two dance and drum classes will be offered per day, with one day off per week.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
TWO WEEK PROGRAM: $2,200
THREE WEEK PROGRAM: $2,600
Trip is limited to 14 participants on a first-come, first-serve basis. Deposit of $500.00 USD is due by 3/15/99 to hold a space. Balance due by April 15th.
CONTACTS: Febronie Koumbassa (212) 592-4794
and Lisa Failla (212) 369-4081
EMAIL: yankady@aol.com
Please make payment to: Youssouf Koumbassa
Mail to: Dance & Drum Tour 2000, P.O. Box 6840, New York, New York 10128, USA
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