AFRICA TRIPS
NEW FOR 2011!!!
Unique combination of outstanding djembe tuition for improver to advance level incluing ‘drumming for dance’ and a fantastic womens guinean ballet style workshop led by the incredible Mabinty Camara and supported by Saskia Bakayoko
See bottom of the page for film from last years trip
Improver to Advanced Djembe Workshop in Senegal
with
Ansoumana ‘Vieux’ Bakayoko
17 - 30 April 2011
A trip to Senegal to study the traditional rhythms for djembe and doundoun from Guinea, Mali and Senegal, concentrating on extending your repertoire and improving your soloing technique. Vieux is renowned for his outstanding knowledge gained by studying with masters across West Africa. His skill as a ‘ballet soloist’ and reputation as a performer are inspirational and his teaching will push you joyfully to the next level!!
You will stay in the village of Somon, in northern Senegal, in a small, friendly compound run by locals - located right on the beach. There will be opportunites to jam and have fun as well as work hard, and you’ll have time to enjoy the beautiful environment and local culture!
Unique Women’s Dance workshop in Senegal
with
Saskia Bakayoko & Mabinty Camara
Improvers to Advanced
17 - 30 April 2011
A trip to Senegal to the beautiful Petit Côte, staying in the pretty beach-side village of Somon. We will study traditional Guinean-style dance with the fabulous women from the troupe ‘Ballet du Bougarabou’.
Saskia will lead the trip, building on the immense success of last year, we’re going back for more! Mabinty Camara is one of the principle dancers of the Bougarabou. Hailing from Guinea, her style is explosive and powerful, her teaching encouraging and inspirational. Saskia will support Mabinty’s workshops which will be accompanied by musicians from the Bougarabou.
This is a rare opportunity to learn dance exclusively for women. We will explore traditional choreography, technique, style and develop individual confidence. The workshop will be challenging but supportive, taking you to your next level!
What the drum package includes
18 hours djembe and doun doun tuition per week led by Vieux Bakayoko and supported by members of the outstanding Guinean troupe, Ballet du Bougarabou
Opportunity to specialise in drum for dance, doun doun, balafon and krin (£100.00 for five extra sessions - contact Saskia for further details)
And this is northern Senegal so, if you want a taster class or two of Sabar, just let us know!
What the dance package includes
18 hours dance tuition per week led by Mabinty Camara and supported by Saskia Bakayoko and members of the outstanding Guinean troupe, Ballet du Bougarabou
And this is northern Senegal so, if you want a taster class or more of Sabar dance, just let us know!
Both packages include
Simple shared accommodation, breakfast and a shared daytime meal prepared by our fabulous cook, Neneh.
Opportunity to witness the incredible ‘Doundounba’ street parties and spectacular performances locally of both Senegalese and Guinean ballet
What the packages do not include
Flights, travel insurance & airport transfers.
(Vieux can arrange individual transfers at cost
price). Drinks , evening meals, local excursions
and any other personal expenses.
Cost for drum or dance only
£725.00 for two weeks if booked before end of October 2010; £775.00 thereafter
£500.00 for one week (17 - 23 April)
Cost for drum and dance
£925.00 for two weeks if booked before end of October 2010 - that’s 30 hours of tuition per week! You need to be dedicated for this option. But, if you want just a few extra classes, then contact us.
Booking forms are available from Vieux and Saskia (booking forms available soon) Upon receipt of your completed form, together with a non-refundable deposit of £150.00 per person, your place will be guaranteed.
Contact Vieux or Saskia for more information:
t : 07974 691643 / 07800 526125 e : info@hamanaafrica.co.uk www.hamanaafrica.co.uk
We organise regular trips to Senegal, and have just returned from the beautiful Somone for an exclusive Dance trip with the fabulous Mabinty Camara.
Here are three short films from the last trip in April 2010
It was a huge success and we run a drum and dance trip every year between October and April to Senegal or Guinea, the next trip will be in December with Ansoumana followed by the next dance trip in April with Saskia.
booking info can be found here a few months before ( July 2010 for next booking)
This page gives you some idea of the holidays, and you can see more in our Galleries.
Places to visit
In 2008 we successfully hosted two weeks of drum, dance and traditional culture in the beautiful surroundings of Toubab Dialaw, on the ‘petite cote’ just south of Dakar. We had a wonderful time and all learnt so much from the talented artists we work with in Senegal.
This is the incredibly picturesque beach village of Saly Portudal, near M’bour on the coast of Senegal, where you can watch incredible ’spectacles’ (performances), learn about instrument making, see some of traditional African life and sample the unforgettable hospitality of the West African people.