3 More classes in December 2019! NEW CLASSES AND POSTS COMING SOON.
Happy Autumn, y’all! So many exciting things to share!
New Moon Ensemble wrapped up 3 summer shows in September. Thanks to all who came out!
Preview the hot topics of this post:
- Friday Morning 8 week Dance Series begins Oct 4.
*Great for beginners* REGISTER HERE for discount or just Drop In.
- Sayon Camara is coming to Maine!
Performance Friday Oct 4 & Classes Oct 7-8
SO excited to share what’s in store with this wonderful human. - Seny Daffe guest teaching my Tues dance class, Oct 29
Special drum class with Namory Keita beforehand. - Jeh Kulu West African Dance & Drum Festival
Join me in Burlington, VT November 1-3
Please join us, Friday October 4th at the Greely Center for the Arts, 6:30pm.
Ultra talented, ultra kind human and master drummer Sayon Camara is performing in Cumberland, ME alongside friends and members of New Moon Ensemble for a special fundraiser ~ Hear the beautiful traditional music of Guinea, including the sounds of krin, bolon, djembe, dundunba, sangban and kenkeni. Beautiful art for a great cause!
Beginning Drum Class with Sayon Camara, Monday October 7th, 6:15 -7:15pm, $15
Sayon is a patient, inspiring teacher and will be guest teaching in Namory’s regular weekly drum class at @ Root Wild Kombucha, 135 Washington Ave., Portland, ME. Bring your djembe or if you need to reserve a drum contact info@namorydrum.com.
Sayon will be guest drummer for Dance Class on Tuesday October 8th!
There’s nothing like seeing Sayon’s glowing smile while you dance.
Dancing Together is Healing ~ Check it out:
This Autumn celebrate freedom of movement in your body, experience the pleasure of live drumming and feel the joy of moving in unison with others. Science confirms, more and more, what so many of us have experienced for decades ~ There are innumerable health benefits to dancing, affecting not just our bodies, but our mind and spirit too.
This article on NPR shares the benefits of dancing in synchrony with others:
The Health Benefits of Dancing go Beyond Exercise and Stress Reduction
This article from the Journal of Pan African Studies highlights Guinea dance too:
African Dance as Healing Modality Throughout the Diaspora: The Use of Ritual and Movement to Work Through Trauma
Friday Morning Dance Series Starts October 4th
Join me for this 8-week series, geared especially for beginners.
I love starting my Fridays off dancing. Can’t wait to share this journey with you!
9-10am, set to the sounds of traditional rhythms and music from West Africa.
October 4 – November 22
Click here to register, or just drop in.
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Drum & Dance with Seny Daffe & Namory Keita, Tuesday October 29
We love Seny Daffe!
Seny returns to Embody the Rhythm to teach a class that’s accessible to all levels, Tuesday Oct 29th, right after a special drum class with Namory Keita.
Classes at Portland New Church, 302 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME
Drum Class with Namory 4:45-5:45pm, $15 cash or check at the door
BYO djembe, or email Namory to reserve one: info@namorydrum.com
Dance Class with Seny Daffe 6:00-7:30pm, $18 cash or check at the door
Come dance with this fabulously talented and fun teacher.
Moments from New Moon Ensemble’s
August & September shows
Thanks again to all who came out to support us. If you have photos to share, we’d love to see them!
Save the Date! Jeh Kulu’s Annual West African Dance & Drum Festival in Burlington, VT November 1-3
Dance & drum students are highly encouraged to experience this fabulous festival of classes in the beautiful town of Burlington. Master teachers including Moustapha Bangoura, Ismael Bonfils Kouyate and many more.. (This is where Seny Daffe calls home).
Embody the Rhythm 