Special Dance & Drum Classes
September 24th, Portland, ME
Youssouf Koumbassa
Catch the experience! Dance class FOR ALL LEVELS,
true beginners alongside experienced dancers, with deeply beloved teacher, best of the best, world-renowned, grand master dancer, Youssouf Koumbassa!
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TWO DAYS – Saturday Sep 24th, Portland
Sunday Sep 25th, Kittery
Youssouf leads a warm-up for dance class, Portland, ME 2015
Perhaps the world’s most sought-after teacher of Guinea-style African dance, Youssouf Koumbassa was born in Conakry, Guinea. For the past 25 years, Youssouf has taught countless devoted students around the world the beauty and energy of Guinea dance. He teaches at conferences and workshops from Mexico to Amsterdam, California to Japan, yet maintains his position at the center of his African dance community in New York City. Youssouf returns to Guinea every year to lead a month-long immersion workshop for international students in drum and dance. For extended bio, click HERE.
Youssouf Koumbassa
Saturday, September 24th, 2016
DANCE CLASS w/ Youssouf Koumbassa
DRUM CLASS w/ Namory Keita
Fun for total beginners & advanced students alike!
Youssouf Koumbassa
Hosted by Marita Kennedy-Castro @ Embody The Rhythm, with special thanks to Maine Ballroom Dance, 614 Congress St, Portland
9:30-11:00am | All Levels Dance Class
$16 advance | $20 door | $14 students with I.D.
Maine Ballroom
11:15 – 12:45pm | All Levels Drum Class
$16 advance | $20 door | $14 students with I.D.
Maine Ballroom
These classes fill fast. Guarantee your space in class/get tix in Portland’s weekly dance class Tuesdays or Thursdays, or online at: dancedrumwiththemasters.bpt.me
Namory Keita
Master drummer Namory Keita, born in Sangbarala, Guinea has been the lead drummer in his village since 2006, and performs all over the world. He moved to Portland, Maine in early 2015 and currently teaches drum classes throughout New England. Namory is a fun and patient teacher for all skill levels.
Youssouf Koumbassa and Namory Keita, all smiles and talent.
Drum workshop with Namory Keita in Portland, ME 2015
Click HERE for classes September 25th in Kittery, ME
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Click HERE for Weekly Dance & Drum Class in Portland
with Marita Kennedy-Castro and Namory Keita.
We’re excited to see you Tuesdays & Thursdays in September as we prepare to consolidate all our classes to Tuesdays in October ~ Stay tuned!
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Can’t wait to see you September 24th & 25th, with Youssouf Koumbassa!!
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