Guinea Dance & Drum Intensive

Celebrating 12 years serving Houston, the KoumanKe’le’ African Dance & Drum Ensemble is hosting a Guinea Dance & Drum Intensive, a two-day cultural workshop to experience traditional Guinea dance, music and song with two dynamic international artists!

From the Broadway, award winning musical ‘FELA!’, dancing/singing sensation, you heard him on Beyonce’s “Grown Woman”,  ISMAEL ‘BONFILS’ KOUYATE!  And from the world famous National Ballet of Guinea, Les Ballet Africains, master drummer & musician, MAMADOUBA ‘MITO’ CAMARA invite you to join them in a weekend full of music, family and fun!

During this culture filled weekend you will receive hands on lessons that focus on drumming and music/songs as it relates to the traditional African dances and rhythms of Guinea. Work alongside other instructors and avid students of this craft and embrace an opportunity like no other in a professional intimate setting.

The weekend intensive is a two day, 8 1/2 hour series of sessions where students of all ages and backgrounds have the opportunity to embark on a new skill or enhance a present skill. The intensive has both a lecture/Q&A and music/movement component.

YES, everyone will participate is every session!

 All participants will learn history and foundation of their respective area of study followed by execution. This intensive will cater to African dancers and drummers with an intermediate to advanced skill level. Attendees must have the rudimentary skills associated with traditional African dance including but not limited to combinations, polyrhythmic movement, and basic coordination.

We will have four 2 hour sessions. Our final session includes a master class, at no charge to the intensive participants, and will be open to the community at charge.

All classes will be held at The Movement Lab 1839 Richmond 77098.  Contact (832) 859-2156 for more details.  Only 40 slots available.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
10:00 am -11:00 am Introductions/ Rhythm Introduction/Lecture/Q & A
11:00 am -12:00 pm Song/ Music/ Q & A
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm LUNCH
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Technique/Movement

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11
10:00 am -11:00 am New Rhythm Introduction/ Lecture/Q & A
11:00 am -12:00 pm Song/ Music/ Q & A
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm LUNCH
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Technique/Movement 
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Open Community Master Class

*Lunch will be catered.(vegan options available)

www.guineadancendrum.eventbrite.com for tickets.