HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Join Dance Classes, Tuesdays or Fridays in 2020!
Join Drum Class ~ next series starts January 22 ~ See this page for details.
Happy Winter y’all!
TUESDAY DEC 10 we bid bon voyage to our drummer Namory Keita, for his annual winter trip to Guinea.
We’re COLLECTING DONATIONS of warm-weather clothing and medical supplies for Namory to take along with him. If you miss the opportunity to donate in dance class, you can donate financially to support the building of Hamana Art Center, by clicking HERE.
Hamana Art Center, Art & Culture Center in Guinea ~ Under Construction
~ Dancing Through Darkness ~
In the dark days of winter,it’s ever more apparent how good it feels to dance our hearts out and find warmth together in community.
Together we create light.
Our last TUESDAY class in 2019 will be Dec 17 – Share in an early Solstice Celebration by wearing white/bright colors, and/or bring a votive candle to light, if you wish.
Tuesday classes will resume Jan 7, 2020.. Meanwhile:
Our Upcoming FRIDAY class series begins Dec 27 – Early Registration Discount is still live through December 13th ~ Reserve your spot or PURCHASE THE GIFT OF DANCE for a loved one, today.
Friday Morning Series in Guinea Style West African Dance
8 Weeks
Dec 27 – Feb 14
9:00am -10:00am
Portland New Church, 302 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME
These lively classes are designed for beginner and intermediate students, bringing community together through the healing power of movement and music. We will focus on heart and hip opening movements that support a solid foundation in Guinea style West African dance. No experience required.
We warm up to lively contemporary music from West Africa and dance to the smoking traditional rhythms recorded by my teachers.
Early Registration Discount – (Register by December 13)
$104 cash, check/ $108 online
Registering After December 13 –
$116 cash, check / $120 online
$16 Drop in, any time
Contact Marita to pay by cash/check.
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Embody the Rhythm 