Dance Classes:
Taught by Otehlia Kiser
(608) 251-6996
okiser@sbcglobal.net

Drop-In Classes:

Beginning West African Dance

THURSDAYS 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Dance Fabulous, 212 North Henry Street,

Madison, WI

$12 drop in
Phone: 608-469-0981 or www.dancefabulousmadison.com

for more info and schedule.

Intermediate West African Dance
THURSDAYS 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Kanopy Dance Studio, 341 State Street, Studio 2

Madison, WI

$15 drop in, 4 classes for $50 or 8 classes for $60.00
...live musical accompaniment...
…all levels and ages welcome…

Classes highlight various dances from Guinea or Mali each week. Live drumming with some of Madison's finest drummers!

Call (608) 251-6996 or okiser@sbcglobal.net for more information.

Drum Classes:
Taught by Shawn Barry
(608) 469-2024
barrydjembe@charter.net

Wednesdays 7:45 - 9:15 p.m.
Kanopy Dance Studio, 341 State St.
$15 per class; $50 for a block of four classes

Class format: Warm up, work on technique and handing, exploration of one rhythm per class learning accompaniment parts for djembe and dunun patterns with bells. Traditional rhythms from Guinea and Mali taught and played as an entire arrangement. Prior drum experience helpful but not necessary.

What to bring? Your drum (djembe, dununba, sangba, kenkeni, ashiko... no bongos, congas, hoop drums, talking drums etc… this is a specific class, not an open drum circle) bring some water, optional items a note book and a taping device (for personal study only!)

*Need a drum? Call ahead of class time to arrange a rental or purchase a drum!