Workshops and Performances in Steamboat Springs
August 3-4, 2009

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Community Classes with Fara Tolno (Year-Round)

Every Tuesday from 6:30-8:30- Fara's Intermediate/Advanced Dance Class at Core Movement Dance Studio

EveryFriday from 5:30-7:00- Fara's Beginning/Intermediate Dance Class at Core Movement Dance Studio

1844 55th St.
(303) 443-7400

Camp Merveilles
West African Drum & Dance Conference

August 5-9, 2009

Streetside Studios
6681 Arapahoe Ave.
Boulder, CO 80303
www.streetsidedance.com

Camp Merveilles is a world-class conference that combines local West African artists with visiting faculty to bring the amazing spirit of West African drumming and dance to the Front Range. This is a unique opportunity for students of all levels to experience the teaching of master dancers and musicians right here in Boulder.

Visiting Artists

Dance Faculty

Mouminatou Camara - Guinea
Marietou Camara - Guinea
Alseny Soumah - Guinea

Music Faculty

Mohammed Camara - Guinea
Ishmael Bangoura - Guinea
Amara Mansare - Guinea

Local Artists

Dance Faculty

Fara Tolno - Guinea
Djeneba Sako - Mali
Adjei Abankwah - Ghana
Maputo Mensah - Ghana
Onye Ozuzu - USA/Nigeria (Afro-Modern)
Larry Southall - USA (Hip-Hop)

Music Faculty

Fara Tolno - Guinea
Facinet Bangoura - Guinea (Balaphone)
Mawuenyega Mensah - Ghana
Koffi Toundji - Togo

Please Note - The following faculty members are still pending confirmation:

Mouminatou Camara
Marietou Camara
Mohammed Camara
Mawuenyega Mensah
Onye Ozuzu

Class Schedule
Aug 5 - Wednesday evening - Merveilles kick-off class
Aug 6-8 - Full day of class sessions 9 am to 6 pm
Aug 9 - Half day of class sessions 9 am to noon
            Children’s matinee Sunday afternoon

Food, Lodging, and Transportation
Participants are responsible to make their own arrangements.

Registration/Information
JJ Odell - 970.690.2773
merveilles.info@gmail.com

Downloadable registration form to be posted soon on this webpage.