Fakoly Drum & Dance Conference - June 17 to June 19

After a 3-year hiatus Duniya Drum & Dance is bringing back Fakoly -an authentic, culturally immersive experience into the world of traditional West African drum and dance. The workshop offers hand drumming and dance classes for the community at any level and any age, beginner through advanced. Instruction is provided by professional master drummers and dancers from Guinea West Africa who are dedicated to sharing their knowledge of traditional percussion and movement. We have a star studded line up of Guest Artists, don’t miss this amazing opportunity!

“This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.”

Schedule:

Friday, June 17
5:00pm – Youssouf Koumbassa
6:30pm – Naby Bangoura

Saturday, June 18
11:00am – Family Jam – by donation
11:00am – Beginner with Sana
12:00pm – Youssouf Koumbassa
1:30pm – Seny Bangoura
3:00pm – Baba Bangoura

7:00pm – Fakoly Performance

Sunday, June 19
11:00am – Naby Bangoura
12:30pm – Baba Bangoura
2:00pm – Seny Bangoura

$20/class.

Location Info

Barbara Barker Center for Dance
University of Minnestoa-Twin Cities
500 21st Ave. S
Minneapolis, MN 55455

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Contact Info

Whitney McClusky
whitney@duniyadrumanddance.org
651-338-5409