Africa with the Masters

AFRICAN MUSICIANS AND DANCERS SHARE THEIR CULTURE WITH YOU!

Come discover our games, and learn new drum and dance traditions from Africa and countries with deep African roots. We take you on a cultural and educational journey across the continent of the Mother Culture and sister countries from Latin America. We celebrate our common roots and our rich cultures, we acknowledge the ancestors of our land of adoption, and we honor and celebrate our connection to one another, 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

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

10 am to 5 pm - FREE ALL DAY!!!

11 am – Kids and parents dance with Nadia Karmas
12:30 pm – Musical crafts with Kurai Mubaiwa
1:30 pm – Kids games with Kurai Mubaiwa
2:15 pm - Osho and Mbira demo performance with Kurai Mubaiwa
3 pm – Learn to make an African doll with Mama Jeanne
4 pm – South African drumming demo with Munkie Ncapayi

With uplifting beats by DJ MARC FOURNIER all day!

DAY 2: ROOTS, BRANCHES & BRIDGES

Celebrating our roots and exploring our connection to other cultures through music and dance.

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

10 am - Dances from Rwanda with Angelique (Indangamirwa dance troupe)
11:15 am - South African drumming with Munkie Ncapayi (Drum Cafe)
12:30 pm - Intro to Brazilian Dance with Halie Scaletta (Samba Fusion)
1:45 pm - Brazilian Drumming with Mestre Eclilson de Jesus (founder of Ache Brasil)
3 pm - Intro to Cuban drumming with Raphael Geronimo (Rumba Calzada)
4:15 pm - Cuban Dance with Kenny-Davis Ntolla (OKO Dance)

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

With uplifting beats by DJ MARC FOURNIER all day!