FRI NOV 11: Come to Cottage on the Danforth to participate in a celebration of African dance with group and solo performances by Nouvel Exposé also backed by Waleed Abdulhameed on Djembe & Flute and Daniel Nebiat on Krar. Seasoned drummer and dancer Fodé Bangoura from Guinea will also tear it up. All this while you enjoy delicious Ethiopian food from Cottage's chefs. Later, dance your shoes off to African, HipHop, Reggae and more from DJ Biggy.
SAT & SUN NOV 12 & 13: Enjoy insightful drum & dance workshops with Fodé Bangoura at ???. Fodé Bangoura trained with Bangali Bangoura and FatouAbou Camara since 6 years of age. He was a dancer, singer and drum maker for 17 years with Ballet Djoliba, Guinea. He is also the former director of Ballet Sandaga, Guinea. He has teaching experience in Sweden and Canada as well as performances including Ottawa's Festival de la Francophonie and Montreal's Festival Nuits d'Afrique. He is currently teaching performing arts in Quebec.
Dance Party Date: Friday November 11, 2005 Place: Cottage on the Danforth, 1220 Danforth (Just West of Greenwood Station), Toronto Doors Open: 9:00 PM Show Time: 10:30 PM with DJ dance party afterwards
Drum & Dance Workshops with Fodé Bangoura Date: Saturday & Sunday November 12 & 13, 2005 Place: TBA, Toronto
African Dance Weekend Featuring Fodé Bangoura