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! We take you on a cultural and educational journey across the continent of the Mother Culture.

Games are equally entertaining, educational and culturally significant. The connection between playing and learning has been well established through countless research. When it comes to culture, we can gain valuable insight into the value system and way of life of African people by playing their traditional games. This is an opportunity to come together in friendship, play together and celebrate our rich diversity.

AFRICA welcomes you 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.

***For tickets to TRIO AFRICA fundraising dinner-concert, please go HERE.

DAY 1: AFRICAN PLAY DAY

Saturday, September 28, 2019

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 – Sing with South African singer Maju Maju
2:00 pm – Games and storytelling with Jean Pierre Makosso
3:30 pm - Learn to make an African doll
4:30 pm – Performance

With African dance performances by children!

DAY 2: AFRICAN DRUM & DANCE WORKSHOPS

Sunday, September 29, 2019

Learn rhythms and dances from several African countries. Come for one workshop, half a day or the entire day, it’s up to you!.

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

10 am - Drumming workshop #1 - Learn to drum while singing with Maju Maju (South Africa)
11:15 am - Drumming workshop #2 - Benin rhythms with Yoro Noukoussi
12:30 pm - Drumming workshop #3 - Guinean rhythms with Aly
1:45 pm - Dances from Guinea with N'nato Camara
3 pm - Dances from Rwanda with Angelique
4:15 pm - Afrobeat dance with Boris!

***No drums? No problem! Drums will be available to rent at $10 for 3 workshops or $5 each workshop.