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#453 From: Andrea DiPalma <wontanaraproductions@...>
Date: Thu Sep 9, 2010 6:57 am
Subject: Dance Workshop Alseny Yansane Sunday, 9/26 		andrealunadi...
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Hello drummers & dancers!
 
Alseny Yansane is back by popular demand, offering a fabulous one time dance workshop on Sunday, September 26th from 11:30 am-1:00 pm @ the Academy of Kung Fu, 3228 SE 21st St.(Powell).
 
Don't miss this opportunity to study dance with this talent, source artist who is a great teacher and awesome dancer. Come enjoy great live drumming, top-notch instruction and friendly community vibe! $15 drop-in fee
 
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY: Alseny Yansane, dynamic teacher & fourteen year performing artist with the world renowned Ballets Africains of Guinea has dazzled audiences across the globe with his fancy footwork, powerful percussion and heart stopping acrobatics. Alseny is recognized extensively for the strength and stamina embodied in his classic dance style with movements that have amazing precision and extension while maintaining grace, beauty and fluidity. He is friendly, patient and encouraging, excellent at nurturing beginning dancers by breaking down the steps while simultaneously challenging more advanced students to push their edge and become stronger, more versatile dancers.

As a cultural ambassador, he has a wide understanding of the rhythms from each geographical region of Guinea and has brought new songs and musical arrangements to the Pacific Northwest. Alseny & Won Tan Nara Productions offer quality classes, workshops, school residencies & assemblies as well as unforgettable artistic & cultural adventures to Guinea.

Alseny Yansane
Andrea DiPalma
Won Tan Nara Productions
541.484.3111 (home)
541.232.5471 (cell)
www.wontanaraproductions.com

VOTE FOR WON TAN NARA PRODUCTIONS!
Nominated for Entrepreneur of the year by Edev a Eugene based Microentreprise Development organization. Please click on link, anyone, anywhere can vote:
http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e2ziu07qgcgerffg/start
 
SAVE THE DATE!
October 22nd-24th "Creating Community" Eugene's 1st Annual West African Drum & Dance Conference

REGISTER TODAY!
Experience Guinea Africa Trip
An unforgettable artistic & cultural adventure to Guinea, West Africa with Alseny Yansane of Ballets Africains & Won Tan Nara Productions
Dec. 11, 2010-Jan. 2, 2011

“Matching Guinea’s beauty is its vibrant culture and strong tradition of music and dance.” Lonely Planet

Join our community by becoming a "fan" on Facebook! Won Tan Nara Productions: Drum, Dance & Culture

NEW FALL CLASSES

6 Week Dance Intensive
Wednesdays
Sept. 15th-Oct. 20th
7:00-8:30 pm

WOW Hall
291 W. 8th Avenue

$90/ 9 hours of instruction
opportunity to perform @ "Creating Community"
Culminating Performance Oct., 23rd, Agate Hall

8 Week Drum Course
Mondays Sept. 27th-Nov. 15th
5:30-6:30 pm
Veteran's Memorial Building
1626 Willamette St.

5:30-6:30 pm
$89 for 8 week course
Register LCC Continuing Ed.
541.463.5252
CRN: 23063

ON-GOING DANCE CLASS
Saturdays
11:00 am-12:30 pm
WOW Hall
291 W. 8th Ave.
Eugene, OR
$15 drop-in fee





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#454 From: kerfala bangoura <kerfalab@...>
Date: Fri Sep 10, 2010 7:32 am
Subject: Reminder: Drum class with Fana resumes September 13th! 		kerfalab@...
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Dear Portland students-

I'm writing to remind you that I will resume teaching drum class in Portland this Monday.  Classes will take place from 8-9:30pm at Om Studio, located at 14 NE 10th St, near Burnside.

I'm also happy to announce that I am extending the registration period for students who wish to register for the five-week series at a discounted price of $70.  To register, please send me a confirmation email by Sunday, September 12th. Again, please indicate in your email whether or not you need an instrument provided for you.

Peace,
Fana


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#455 From: Marcie McGrew <marcie_mcgrew@...>
Date: Sat Sep 11, 2010 6:24 pm
Subject: Ko Falen Benefit, Dance Party 		marcie_mcgrew
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Hello,
 
     How much are the tickets for the Dance Party, coming up this month?
 
Marcie


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#456 From: Andrea DiPalma <wontanaraproductions@...>
Date: Sun Sep 12, 2010 7:32 am
Subject: Eugene's 1st Annual West African Drum & Dance Conference 		andrealunadi...
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Won Tan Nara Productions is proud to present "Creating Community"
Eugene's 1st Annual West African Drum & Dance Conference & Culminating Benefit Performance
Friday, October 22nd-Sunday, October 24th @ Agate Hall Auditorium, 1787 Agate Street, Eugene, Oregon.

For conference schedule, registration form, artist bios & more click here:  website

A community building weekend event full of fabulous drum & dance classes for kids and adults with a Culminating Benefit Performance featuring talented, source artists from Guinea, West Africa.

Alseny Yansane-dance
Karim Koumbassa-drum
Kerfala "Fana" Bangoura-drum
Lamine "Dibo" Camara-drum
M'mah Toure-dance
N'nato Camara-dance

The interactive and collaborative Culminating Performance featuring these African, source artists and serious American students will invigorate and inspire audience members with the joy and passion that exudes from this art form! There will be a silent auction and raffle whose proceeds will benefit The Guinea Land Project.

Please come out and support this event which is completely unique to this area and help us spread the word to communities near you! For more information call Andrea @ 541.232.5471 or email wontanaraproductions@...

--
Alseny Yansane
Andrea DiPalma
Won Tan Nara Productions
541.484.3111 (home)
541.232.5471 (cell)
www.wontanaraproductions.com

VOTE FOR WON TAN NARA PRODUCTIONS!
Nominated for Entrepreneur of the year by Edev a Eugene based Microentreprise Development organization. Please click on link, anyone, anywhere can vote:
http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e2ziu07qgcgerffg/start
 
SAVE THE DATE!
October 22nd-24th "Creating Community" Eugene's 1st Annual West African Drum & Dance Conference

REGISTER TODAY!
Experience Guinea Africa Trip
An unforgettable artistic & cultural adventure to Guinea, West Africa with Alseny Yansane of Ballets Africains & Won Tan Nara Productions
Dec. 11, 2010-Jan. 2, 2011

“Matching Guinea’s beauty is its vibrant culture and strong tradition of music and dance.” Lonely Planet

Join our community by becoming a "fan" on Facebook! Won Tan Nara Productions: Drum, Dance & Culture

NEW FALL CLASSES

6 Week Dance Intensive
Wednesdays
Sept. 15th-Oct. 20th
7:00-8:30 pm

WOW Hall
291 W. 8th Avenue

$90/ 9 hours of instruction
opportunity to perform @ "Creating Community"
Culminating Performance Oct., 23rd, Agate Hall

8 Week Drum Course
Mondays Sept. 27th-Nov. 15th
5:30-6:30 pm
Veteran's Memorial Building
1626 Willamette St.

5:30-6:30 pm
$89 for 8 week course
Register LCC Continuing Ed.
541.463.5252
CRN: 23063

ON-GOING DANCE CLASS
Saturdays
11:00 am-12:30 pm
WOW Hall
291 W. 8th Ave.
Eugene, OR
$15 drop-in fee





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#457 From: Andrea DiPalma <wontanaraproductions@...>
Date: Mon Sep 13, 2010 6:18 am
Subject: Dance Workshop with Alseny Yansane Sun. 9/26 		andrealunadi...
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Hello drummers & dancers!
 
Alseny Yansane will be returning to portland to offer a fabulous one time dance workshop on Sunday, September 26th from 11:30 am-1:00 pm @ the Academy of Kung Fu, 3228 SE 21st St.(Powell).
 
Don't miss this opportunity to study dance with this talent, source artist who is a great teacher and awesome dancer. Come enjoy great live drumming, top-notch instruction and friendly community vibe! $15 drop-in fee.

YouTube Clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TewloTe4xBs
 
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY: Alseny Yansane, dynamic teacher & fourteen year performing artist with the world renowned Ballets Africains of Guinea has dazzled audiences across the globe with his fancy footwork, powerful percussion and heart stopping acrobatics. Alseny is recognized extensively for the strength and stamina embodied in his classic dance style with movements that have amazing precision and extension while maintaining grace, beauty and fluidity. He is friendly, patient and encouraging, excellent at nurturing beginning dancers by breaking down the steps while simultaneously challenging more advanced students to push their edge and become stronger, more versatile dancers.
As a cultural ambassador, he has a wide understanding of the rhythms from each geographical region of Guinea and has brought new songs and musical arrangements to the Pacific Northwest. Alseny & Won Tan Nara Productions offer quality classes, workshops, school residencies & assemblies as well as unforgettable artistic & cultural adventures to Guinea.

--
Alseny Yansane
Andrea DiPalma
Won Tan Nara Productions
541.484.3111 (home)
541.232.5471 (cell)
www.wontanaraproductions.com

VOTE FOR WON TAN NARA PRODUCTIONS!
Nominated for Entrepreneur of the year by Edev a Eugene based Microentreprise Development organization. Please click on link, anyone, anywhere can vote:
http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e2ziu07qgcgerffg/start
 
SAVE THE DATE!
October 22nd-24th "Creating Community" Eugene's 1st Annual West African Drum & Dance Conference

REGISTER TODAY!
Experience Guinea Africa Trip
An unforgettable artistic & cultural adventure to Guinea, West Africa with Alseny Yansane of Ballets Africains & Won Tan Nara Productions
Dec. 11, 2010-Jan. 2, 2011

“Matching Guinea’s beauty is its vibrant culture and strong tradition of music and dance.” Lonely Planet

Join our community by becoming a "fan" on Facebook! Won Tan Nara Productions: Drum, Dance & Culture

NEW FALL CLASSES

6 Week Dance Intensive
Wednesdays
Sept. 15th-Oct. 20th
7:00-8:30 pm

WOW Hall
291 W. 8th Avenue

$90/ 9 hours of instruction
opportunity to perform @ "Creating Community"
Culminating Performance Oct., 23rd, Agate Hall

8 Week Drum Course
Mondays Sept. 27th-Nov. 15th
5:30-6:30 pm
Veteran's Memorial Building
1626 Willamette St.

5:30-6:30 pm
$89 for 8 week course
Register LCC Continuing Ed.
541.463.5252
CRN: 23063

ON-GOING DANCE CLASS
Saturdays
11:00 am-12:30 pm
WOW Hall
291 W. 8th Ave.
Eugene, OR
$15 drop-in fee





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#458 From: Andrea DiPalma <wontanaraproductions@...>
Date: Thu Sep 16, 2010 3:41 pm
Subject: Alseny Yansane's Dance Workshop Sun. 9/26 		andrealunadi...
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Alseny Yansane is returning to Portland to offer a fabulous one time dance workshop on Sunday, September 26th from 11:30 am-1:00 pm @ the Academy of Kung Fu, 3228 SE 21st St.(Powell).

Don't miss this opportunity to study dance with this talent, source artist who is a great teacher and awesome dancer. Come enjoy great live drumming, top-notch instruction and friendly community vibe! $15 drop-in fee

Sunday, September 26th
11:30 am-1:00 pm 
Academy of Kung Fu,
3228 SE 21st St.(Powell).
 
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY: Alseny Yansane, dynamic teacher & fourteen year performing artist with the world renowned Ballets Africains of Guinea has dazzled audiences across the globe with his fancy footwork, powerful percussion and heart stopping acrobatics. Alseny is recognized extensively for the strength and stamina embodied in his classic dance style with movements that have amazing precision and extension while maintaining grace, beauty and fluidity. He is friendly, patient and encouraging, excellent at nurturing beginning dancers by breaking down the steps while simultaneously challenging more advanced students to push their edge and become stronger, more versatile dancers.

As a cultural ambassador, he has a wide understanding of the rhythms from each geographical region of Guinea and has brought new songs and musical arrangements to the Pacific Northwest. Alseny & Won Tan Nara Productions offer quality classes, workshops, school residencies & assemblies as well as unforgettable artistic & cultural adventures to Guinea.



--
Alseny Yansane
Andrea DiPalma
Won Tan Nara Productions
541.484.3111 (home)
541.232.5471 (cell)
www.wontanaraproductions.com

VOTE FOR WON TAN NARA PRODUCTIONS!
Nominated for Entrepreneur of the year by Edev a Eugene based Microentreprise Development organization. Please click on link, anyone, anywhere can vote:
http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e2ziu07qgcgerffg/start
 
SAVE THE DATE!
October 22nd-24th "Creating Community" Eugene's 1st Annual West African Drum & Dance Conference

REGISTER TODAY!
Experience Guinea Africa Trip
An unforgettable artistic & cultural adventure to Guinea, West Africa with Alseny Yansane of Ballets Africains & Won Tan Nara Productions
Dec. 11, 2010-Jan. 2, 2011

“Matching Guinea’s beauty is its vibrant culture and strong tradition of music and dance.” Lonely Planet

Join our community by becoming a "fan" on Facebook! Won Tan Nara Productions: Drum, Dance & Culture

NEW FALL CLASSES

6 Week Dance Intensive
Wednesdays
Sept. 15th-Oct. 20th
7:00-8:30 pm

WOW Hall
291 W. 8th Avenue

$90/ 9 hours of instruction
opportunity to perform @ "Creating Community"
Culminating Performance Oct., 23rd, Agate Hall

8 Week Drum Course
Mondays Sept. 27th-Nov. 15th
5:30-6:30 pm
Veteran's Memorial Building
1626 Willamette St.

5:30-6:30 pm
$89 for 8 week course
Register LCC Continuing Ed.
541.463.5252
CRN: 23063

ON-GOING DANCE CLASS
Saturdays
11:00 am-12:30 pm
WOW Hall
291 W. 8th Ave.
Eugene, OR
$15 drop-in fee





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#459 From: kerfala bangoura <kerfalab@...>
Date: Fri Sep 17, 2010 1:09 am
Subject: African Drum/Dance starting 		kerfalab@...
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Hello Portland,

Come experience the powerful finesse of Guinea, West Africa's music and dance. I am happy to announce the current drum and dance class sessions. Please contact us before your first class.


Drum Class

In session—accepting prepayment for 4 classes on/by September 27.

Mondays 8pm-9:30pm
Location: Om Movement Studio (14 Ne 10 Av @ E Burnside)
4-class session (9/27/10 - 9/18/10,  no class: 9/20/10)
Prepaid 4-class session: $60

Drop-in: $20
Please let me know if you need to borrow a drum for class.


Dance Class

Starting September 23!!!

Thursdays 8:15pm-9:45pm
Location: Om Movement Studio (14 Ne 10th Av @ E Burnside)
Prepaid 5-class session suggestion donation: $50 (9/23 - 10/21)
Drop-in suggested donation: $12 - $15
I will drum for this class—all drummers are welcome to play.


All profits from the dance class go toward our Lanyi Fan Nonprofit, NGO projects. Let us know if you would like your money to go to one particular project: www.lanyifan.org   Currently we are prioritizing funding towards our scholarship fund and pen pal letter exchange.


Drum/Dance Discounts

·   Prepaid 5-week drum AND dance series: $110

·   Drop-in drum AND dance (1 class of each): $25

·   "Bring-A-Friend" and receive 50% off of one class purchase

·   Student prepaid dance session with I.D.: $45

·   Need financial assistance to participate? Contact Lanyi Fan: 503-730-4452


Biography
Kerfala “Fana†Bangoura, was named “Master Drummer†by the Guinean Ministry of Culture in 2008. He performed as a soloist for two national groups of Guinea, Percussions de Guinée and Les Ballets Africains for over 8 years. He also served as Percussion Director for Fareta, a Guinean ballet company founded by Karim Keita (of Ballets Africains) over 9 years.  He is also the Director of his own ensemble, Sekha-Kan Kolon, which tours throughout Guinea performing and animating ceremonies throughout Guinea.

In June 2010 he returned from five months of various U.S. performance and teaching tours, during which he was featured on the Monique show on national, Black Entertainment Television. In addition to being a great performer, co-workers and students enjoy working with Fana. For example co-workers and students have said the following about Fana: "Fana has a wonderfully expressive style and the ability to demonstrate power and stamina while maintaining the lyrical beauty of his instrument. He is internationally recognized for his abilities as an outstanding artist and patient, knowledgeable instructor."

Here is a recent clip of Fana performing on national television on the Monique Show. He is featured 9 minutes and 40 seconds into this link: http://www.bet.com/video/900633

Please contact me with any questions or feedback about classes or Lanyi Fan. I hope to see you there!

Peace,
Fana: 503-679-5031
For further details contact Deidre: 503-730-4452



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#460 From: Andrea DiPalma <wontanaraproductions@...>
Date: Mon Sep 20, 2010 6:17 am
Subject: Register for Eugene's 1st Annual West African Drum & Dance Conference 		andrealunadi...
Send Email Send Email
 
Won Tan Nara Productions is proud to present "Creating Community"
Eugene's 1st Annual West African Drum & Dance Conference & Culminating Benefit Performance
Friday, October 22nd-Sunday, October 24th @ Agate Hall Auditorium, 1787 Agate Street, Eugene, Oregon.

For conference schedule, registration form, artist bios & more visit:  website

A community building weekend event full of fabulous drum & dance classes for kids and adults with a Culminating Benefit Performance featuring talented, source artists from Guinea, West Africa.

Alseny Yansane-dance
Ibrahima Sory Sylla-drum
Karim Koumbassa-drum
Kerfala "Fana" Bangoura-drum
Lamine "Dibo" Camara-drum
M'mah Toure-dance
N'nato Camara-dance

The interactive and collaborative Culminating Performance featuring these African, source artists and serious American students will invigorate and inspire audience members with the joy and passion that exudes from this art form! There will be a silent auction and raffle whose proceeds will benefit The Guinea Land Project.

Please come out and support this event which is completely unique to this area and help us spread the word to communities near you! For more information call Andrea @ 541.232.5471 or email wontanaraproductions@...



--
Alseny Yansane
Andrea DiPalma
Won Tan Nara Productions
541.484.3111 (home)
541.232.5471 (cell)
www.wontanaraproductions.com

VOTE FOR WON TAN NARA PRODUCTIONS!
Nominated for Entrepreneur of the year by Edev a Eugene based Microentreprise Development organization. Please click on link, anyone, anywhere can vote:
http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e2ziu07qgcgerffg/start
 
SAVE THE DATE!
October 22nd-24th "Creating Community" Eugene's 1st Annual West African Drum & Dance Conference

REGISTER TODAY!
Experience Guinea Africa Trip
An unforgettable artistic & cultural adventure to Guinea, West Africa with Alseny Yansane of Ballets Africains & Won Tan Nara Productions
Dec. 11, 2010-Jan. 2, 2011

“Matching Guinea’s beauty is its vibrant culture and strong tradition of music and dance.” Lonely Planet

Join our community by becoming a "fan" on Facebook! Won Tan Nara Productions: Drum, Dance & Culture

NEW FALL CLASSES

6 Week Dance Intensive
Wednesdays
Sept. 15th-Oct. 20th
7:00-8:30 pm

WOW Hall
291 W. 8th Avenue

$90/ 9 hours of instruction
opportunity to perform @ "Creating Community"
Culminating Performance Oct., 23rd, Agate Hall

8 Week Drum Course
Mondays Sept. 27th-Nov. 15th
5:30-6:30 pm
Veteran's Memorial Building
1626 Willamette St.

5:30-6:30 pm
$89 for 8 week course
Register LCC Continuing Ed.
541.463.5252
CRN: 23063

ON-GOING DANCE CLASS
Saturdays
11:00 am-12:30 pm
WOW Hall
291 W. 8th Ave.
Eugene, OR
$15 drop-in fee





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#461 From: Andrea DiPalma <wontanaraproductions@...>
Date: Wed Sep 22, 2010 4:36 am
Subject: Dance with Alseny Yansane this Sunday 9/26 		andrealunadi...
Send Email Send Email
 
This Sunday, September 26th Alseny Yansane will offer a fabulous one time dance workshop from 11:30 am-1:00 pm @ the Academy of Kung Fu, 3228 SE 21st Ave (Powell).

Don't miss this opportunity to study dance with this talent, source artist who is a great teacher & awesome dancer. Come enjoy great live drumming, top-notch instruction & friendly community vibe! Its our 6 year anniversary so please come out and help us celebrate by dancing & drumming with us!

Sunday, September 26th
11:30 am-1:00 pm 
Academy of Kung Fu,
3228 SE 21st St.(Powell)
$15 drop-in fee
 
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY: Alseny Yansane, dynamic teacher & fourteen year performing artist with the world renowned Ballets Africains of Guinea has dazzled audiences across the globe with his fancy footwork, powerful percussion and heart stopping acrobatics. Alseny is recognized extensively for the strength and stamina embodied in his classic dance style with movements that have amazing precision and extension while maintaining grace, beauty and fluidity. He is friendly, patient and encouraging, excellent at nurturing beginning dancers by breaking down the steps while simultaneously challenging more advanced students to push their edge and become stronger, more versatile dancers.

As a cultural ambassador, he has a wide understanding of the rhythms from each geographical region of Guinea and has brought new songs and musical arrangements to the Pacific Northwest. Alseny & Won Tan Nara Productions offer quality classes, workshops, school residencies & assemblies as well as unforgettable artistic & cultural adventures to Guinea.



--
Alseny Yansane
Andrea DiPalma
Won Tan Nara Productions
541.484.3111 (home)
541.232.5471 (cell)
www.wontanaraproductions.com

VOTE FOR WON TAN NARA PRODUCTIONS!
Nominated for Entrepreneur of the year by Edev a Eugene based Microentreprise Development organization. Please click on link, anyone, anywhere can vote:
http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e2ziu07qgcgerffg/start
 
SAVE THE DATE!
October 22nd-24th "Creating Community" Eugene's 1st Annual West African Drum & Dance Conference

REGISTER TODAY!
Experience Guinea Africa Trip
An unforgettable artistic & cultural adventure to Guinea, West Africa with Alseny Yansane of Ballets Africains & Won Tan Nara Productions
Dec. 11, 2010-Jan. 2, 2011

“Matching Guinea’s beauty is its vibrant culture and strong tradition of music and dance.” Lonely Planet

Join our community by becoming a "fan" on Facebook! Won Tan Nara Productions: Drum, Dance & Culture

NEW FALL CLASSES

6 Week Dance Intensive
Wednesdays
Sept. 15th-Oct. 20th
7:00-8:30 pm

WOW Hall
291 W. 8th Avenue

$90/ 9 hours of instruction
opportunity to perform @ "Creating Community"
Culminating Performance Oct., 23rd, Agate Hall

8 Week Drum Course
Mondays Sept. 27th-Nov. 15th
5:30-6:30 pm
Veteran's Memorial Building
1626 Willamette St.

5:30-6:30 pm
$89 for 8 week course
Register LCC Continuing Ed.
541.463.5252
CRN: 23063

ON-GOING DANCE CLASS
Saturdays
11:00 am-12:30 pm
WOW Hall
291 W. 8th Ave.
Eugene, OR
$15 drop-in fee





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#462 From: Deidre Schuetz <schuetz_deidre@...>
Date: Thu Sep 23, 2010 6:41 am
Subject: African Dance Starts Thur, Sept 23 		schuetz_deidre
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Hello Portland,

Come experience the powerful finesse of Guinea, West Africa's music and dance. I am happy to announce the current drum and dance class sessions. Please contact us before your first class.


Drum Class

In session—accepting prepayment for 4 classes on/by September 27.

Mondays 8pm-9:30pm
Location: Om Movement Studio (14 Ne 10 Av @ E Burnside)
4-class session (9/27/10 - 9/18/10,  no class: 9/20/10)
Prepaid 4-class session: $60

Drop-in: $20
Please let me know if you need to borrow a drum for class.


Dance Class

Starting September 23!!!

Thursdays 8:15pm-9:45pm
Location: Om Movement Studio (14 Ne 10th Av @ E Burnside)
Prepaid 5-class session suggestion donation: $50 (9/23 - 10/21)
Drop-in suggested donation: $12 - $15
I will drum for this class—all drummers are welcome to play.


All profits from the dance class go toward our Lanyi Fan Nonprofit, NGO projects. Let us know if you would like your money to go to one particular project: www.lanyifan.org  Currently we are prioritizing funding towards our scholarship fund and pen pal letter exchange.


Drum/Dance Discounts

·   Prepaid 5-week drum AND dance series: $110

·   Drop-in drum AND dance (1 class of each): $25

·   "Bring-A-Friend" and receive 50% off of one class purchase

·   Student prepaid dance session with I.D.: $45

·   Need financial assistance to participate? Contact Lanyi Fan: 503-730-4452


Biography
Kerfala “Fana†Bangoura, was named “Master Drummer†by the Guinean Ministry of Culture in 2008. He performed as a soloist for two national groups of Guinea, Percussions de Guinée and Les Ballets Africains for over 8 years. He also served as Percussion Director for Fareta, a Guinean ballet company founded by Karim Keita (of Ballets Africains) over 9 years.  He is also the Director of his own ensemble, Sekha-Kan Kolon, which tours throughout Guinea performing and animating ceremonies throughout Guinea.

In June 2010 he returned from five months of various U.S. performance and teaching tours, during which he was featured on the Monique show on national, Black Entertainment Television. In addition to being a great performer, co-workers and students enjoy working with Fana. For example co-workers and students have said the following about Fana: "Fana has a wonderfully expressive style and the ability to demonstrate power and stamina while maintaining the lyrical beauty of his instrument. He is internationally recognized for his abilities as an outstanding artist and patient, knowledgeable instructor."

Here is a recent clip of Fana performing on national television on the Monique Show. He is featured 9 minutes and 40 seconds into this link: http://www.bet.com/video/900633

Please contact me with any questions or feedback about classes or Lanyi Fan. I hope to see you there!

Peace,
Fana: 503-679-5031
For further details contact Deidre: 503-730-4452



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#463 From: Andrea DiPalma <wontanaraproductions@...>
Date: Fri Sep 24, 2010 11:30 pm
Subject: Reminder-Dance with Alseny Yansane this Sunday 9/26! 		andrealunadi...
Send Email Send Email
 
Alseny Yansane is returning to Portland to offer a fabulous one time dance workshop on Sunday, September 26th from 11:30 am-1:00 pm @ the Academy of Kung Fu, 3228 SE 21st St.(Powell).

Sunday, September 26th
11:30 am-1:00 pm 
Academy of Kung Fu,
3228 SE 21st St. (Powell)

Don't miss this opportunity to study dance with this talented, source artist who is a great teacher and awesome dancer. Come enjoy great live drumming with Fana Bangoura, Sekou Soumah & others, top-notch dance instruction and friendly community vibe! $15 drop-in fee.

Registration forms for "Creating Community" Eugene's 1st Annual West African Drum & Dance Conference will be available @ class!

YouTube Clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TewloTe4xBs
 
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY: Alseny Yansane, dynamic teacher & fourteen year performing artist with the world renowned Ballets Africains of Guinea has dazzled audiences across the globe with his fancy footwork, powerful percussion and heart stopping acrobatics. Alseny is recognized extensively for the strength and stamina embodied in his classic dance style with movements that have amazing precision and extension while maintaining grace, beauty and fluidity. He is friendly, patient and encouraging, excellent at nurturing beginning dancers by breaking down the steps while simultaneously challenging more advanced students to push their edge and become stronger, more versatile dancers.

As a cultural ambassador, he has a wide understanding of the rhythms from each geographical region of Guinea and has brought new songs and musical arrangements to the Pacific Northwest. Alseny & Won Tan Nara Productions offer quality classes, workshops, school residencies & assemblies as well as unforgettable artistic & cultural adventures to Guinea.




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Alseny Yansane
Andrea DiPalma
Won Tan Nara Productions
541.484.3111 (home)
541.232.5471 (cell)
www.wontanaraproductions.com

VOTE FOR WON TAN NARA PRODUCTIONS!
Nominated for Entrepreneur of the year by Edev a Eugene based Microentreprise Development organization. Please click on link, anyone, anywhere can vote:
http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e2ziu07qgcgerffg/start
 
SAVE THE DATE!
October 22nd-24th "Creating Community" Eugene's 1st Annual West African Drum & Dance Conference

REGISTER TODAY!
Experience Guinea Africa Trip
An unforgettable artistic & cultural adventure to Guinea, West Africa with Alseny Yansane of Ballets Africains & Won Tan Nara Productions
Dec. 11, 2010-Jan. 2, 2011

“Matching Guinea’s beauty is its vibrant culture and strong tradition of music and dance.” Lonely Planet

Join our community by becoming a "fan" on Facebook! Won Tan Nara Productions: Drum, Dance & Culture

NEW FALL CLASSES

6 Week Dance Intensive
Wednesdays
Sept. 15th-Oct. 20th
7:00-8:30 pm

WOW Hall
291 W. 8th Avenue

$90/ 9 hours of instruction
opportunity to perform @ "Creating Community"
Culminating Performance Oct., 23rd, Agate Hall

8 Week Drum Course
Mondays Sept. 27th-Nov. 15th
5:30-6:30 pm
Veteran's Memorial Building
1626 Willamette St.

5:30-6:30 pm
$89 for 8 week course
Register LCC Continuing Ed.
541.463.5252
CRN: 23063

ON-GOING DANCE CLASS
Saturdays
11:00 am-12:30 pm
WOW Hall
291 W. 8th Ave.
Eugene, OR
$15 drop-in fee





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#464 From: Andrea DiPalma <wontanaraproductions@...>
Date: Fri Sep 24, 2010 11:35 pm
Subject: W.African Drum & Dance Conference Registration Forms available @ Alseny Yansane's Dance Class Sun. 9/26 		andrealunadi...
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Won Tan Nara Productions is proud to present "Creating Community"
Eugene's 1st Annual West African Drum & Dance Conference & Culminating Benefit Performance
Friday, October 22nd-Sunday, October 24th @ Agate Hall Auditorium, 1787 Agate Street, Eugene, Oregon.

For conference schedule, registration form, artist bios & more visit:  website

A community building weekend event full of fabulous drum & dance classes for kids and adults with a Culminating Benefit Performance featuring talented, source artists from Guinea, West Africa:

Alseny Yansane-dance
Ibrahima Sory Sylla-drum
Karim Koumbassa-drum
Kerfala "Fana" Bangoura-drum
Lamine "Dibo" Camara-drum
M'mah Toure-dance
N'nato Camara-dance

The interactive and collaborative Culminating Performance featuring these African, source artists and serious American students will invigorate and inspire audience members with the joy and passion that exudes from this art form! There will be a silent auction and raffle whose proceeds will benefit The Guinea Land Project.

Please come out and support this event which is completely unique to this area and help us spread the word to communities near you! For more information call Andrea @ 541.232.5471 or email wontanaraproductions@...



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Alseny Yansane
Andrea DiPalma
Won Tan Nara Productions
541.484.3111 (home)
541.232.5471 (cell)
www.wontanaraproductions.com

VOTE FOR WON TAN NARA PRODUCTIONS!
Nominated for Entrepreneur of the year by Edev a Eugene based Microentreprise Development organization. Please click on link, anyone, anywhere can vote:
http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e2ziu07qgcgerffg/start
 
SAVE THE DATE!
October 22nd-24th "Creating Community" Eugene's 1st Annual West African Drum & Dance Conference

REGISTER TODAY!
Experience Guinea Africa Trip
An unforgettable artistic & cultural adventure to Guinea, West Africa with Alseny Yansane of Ballets Africains & Won Tan Nara Productions
Dec. 11, 2010-Jan. 2, 2011

“Matching Guinea’s beauty is its vibrant culture and strong tradition of music and dance.” Lonely Planet

Join our community by becoming a "fan" on Facebook! Won Tan Nara Productions: Drum, Dance & Culture

NEW FALL CLASSES

6 Week Dance Intensive
Wednesdays
Sept. 15th-Oct. 20th
7:00-8:30 pm

WOW Hall
291 W. 8th Avenue

$90/ 9 hours of instruction
opportunity to perform @ "Creating Community"
Culminating Performance Oct., 23rd, Agate Hall

8 Week Drum Course
Mondays Sept. 27th-Nov. 15th
5:30-6:30 pm
Veteran's Memorial Building
1626 Willamette St.

5:30-6:30 pm
$89 for 8 week course
Register LCC Continuing Ed.
541.463.5252
CRN: 23063

ON-GOING DANCE CLASS
Saturdays
11:00 am-12:30 pm
WOW Hall
291 W. 8th Ave.
Eugene, OR
$15 drop-in fee





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#465 From: kerfala bangoura <kerfalab@...>
Date: Sat Sep 25, 2010 7:33 am
Subject: Drum class with Fana resumes 		kerfalab@...
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Dear Portland community-


I'm writing to remind you that my drum class resumes this Monday. 
The class information is below.  I hope to see you in class!


Peace,

Fana


Drum Class

In session—accepting prepayment for 4 classes on/by September 27.

Mondays 8pm-9:30pm
Location: Om Movement Studio (14 Ne 10 Av @ E Burnside)
4-class session (9/27/10 - 9/18/10,  no class: 9/20/10)
Prepaid 4-class session: $60

Drop-in: $20
Please let me know if you need to borrow a drum for class.




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#466 From: Clifford Koufman <hckoufman@...>
Date: Sat Oct 9, 2010 10:44 pm
Subject: Drum and Dance classes next Saturday, Oct. 16, with Karim Koumbassa 		hckoufman@...
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Hello Drummers and Dancers,

I want to let you know about these classes with Karim.  Check out below and on the flier for more info.  
I hope to see you all there.  Also, Manimou will teach drumming and dancing on November 20.

-Clifford



Saturday, October 16

African Drum Class 

from 1:00-3:00PM

African Dance Class

3:30-5:00pm  


Location:

Traditional Taekwondo

2940A S.E. Belmont St.

Portland, OR 97214


$20 for drumming

$15 for dancing

$30 for both classes


Karim's Biography:

     Drummer, Dancer, Choreographer, Director and Instrument Maker from Guinea West Africa, Karim has worked extensively with some of the best and most renowned artists from his country such as Mamady Keita, and Youssouf Koumbassa. His immense love and appreciation for African Culture drives Karim to be an amazing teacher and performer.

     Before coming to the United States, Karim was the Artistic Director and Choreographer of the performance company Oiseaux Blanc, which had recently won 3rd place in the National Dance and Percussion Festival in Conakry, the most prestigious competition in Guinea. He has performed with many other professional performance companies in Guinea, namely Les Merveilles de Guinee, Ballets Taille, Wassa So, and Kounkouri.

Since arriving in America in May 2005, Karim has performed with many incredible African Artists such as Balaphonist Naby Camara, Djembefolas Karamba Diabate, Bolokada Conde, Muhamed Camara and Guitarist and Vocalist Alpha Yaya Diallo. Karim has also performed with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra and The Northwest Girls Choir.  Committed to sharing and expressing the beauty of his native culture, he travels all over the United States and Canada performing, teaching and providing educational workshops and residencies to children and adults alike.

While Karim performs with and teaches many of the traditional instruments of West Africa: Djembe, Bolon, Gongoma, N’goni, and Kora, his passion lies with the bass Dundun Drums. Karim's intimate relationship with rhythm and time coupled with his profound passion for music make him an incredible musician, inspiring teacher, and infectious performer.


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#467 From: Andrea DiPalma <wontanaraproductions@...>
Date: Tue Oct 12, 2010 8:02 pm
Subject: Register for Eugene's 1st Annual West African Drum & Dance Conference 		andrealunadi...
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Won Tan Nara Productions is proud to present "Creating Community"
Eugene's 1st Annual West African Drum & Dance Conference & Culminating Benefit Performance
Friday, October 22nd-Sunday, October 24th @ Agate Hall Auditorium, 1787 Agate Street, Eugene, Oregon.

For conference schedule, registration form, artist bios & more click here:  website

A community building weekend event full of fabulous drum & dance classes for kids and adults with a Culminating Benefit Performance featuring talented, source artists from Guinea, West Africa.

Alseny Yansane-dance
Karim Koumbassa-drum
Kerfala "Fana" Bangoura-drum
Lamine "Dibo" Camara-drum
M'mah Toure-dance
N'nato Camara-dance

The interactive and collaborative Culminating Performance featuring these African, source artists and serious American students will invigorate and inspire audience members with the joy and passion that exudes from this art form! There will be a silent auction and raffle whose proceeds will benefit The Guinea Land Project.

Please come out and support this event which is completely unique to this area and help us spread the word to communities near you! For more information call Andrea @ 541.232.5471 or email wontanaraproductions@...

--
Alseny Yansane
Andrea DiPalma
Won Tan Nara Productions
541.484.3111 (home)
541.232.5471 (cell)
www.wontanaraproductions.com

VOTE FOR WON TAN NARA PRODUCTIONS!
Nominated for Entrepreneur of the year by Edev a Eugene based Microentreprise Development organization. Please click on link, anyone, anywhere can vote:
http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e2ziu07qgcgerffg/start
 
SAVE THE DATE!
October 22nd-24th "Creating Community" Eugene's 1st Annual West African Drum & Dance Conference

REGISTER TODAY!
Experience Guinea Africa Trip
An unforgettable artistic & cultural adventure to Guinea, West Africa with Alseny Yansane of Ballets Africains & Won Tan Nara Productions
Dec. 11, 2010-Jan. 2, 2011

“Matching Guinea’s beauty is its vibrant culture and strong tradition of music and dance.” Lonely Planet

Join our community by becoming a "fan" on Facebook! Won Tan Nara Productions: Drum, Dance & Culture

NEW FALL CLASSES

6 Week Dance Intensive
Wednesdays
Sept. 15th-Oct. 20th
7:00-8:30 pm

WOW Hall
291 W. 8th Avenue

$90/ 9 hours of instruction
opportunity to perform @ "Creating Community"
Culminating Performance Oct., 23rd, Agate Hall

8 Week Drum Course
Mondays Sept. 27th-Nov. 15th
5:30-6:30 pm
Veteran's Memorial Building
1626 Willamette St.

5:30-6:30 pm
$89 for 8 week course
Register LCC Continuing Ed.
541.463.5252
CRN: 23063

ON-GOING DANCE CLASS
Saturdays
11:00 am-12:30 pm
WOW Hall
291 W. 8th Ave.
Eugene, OR
$15 drop-in fee





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#468 From: Andrea DiPalma <wontanaraproductions@...>
Date: Thu Oct 21, 2010 8:52 am
Subject: Unique Cultural Benefit Performance "Creating Community" 		andrealunadi...
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Don't miss unique Cultural Benefit Performance featuring West African Music & Dance

Won Tan Nara Productions Presents:

"Creating Community"


The interactive and collaborative Benefit Performance featuring source artists from Guinea, West Africa and serious American students is an all ages, family oriented event held on Saturday, October 23rd at 8:00 pm at Agate Hall Auditorium. There will be a silent auction and raffle and all proceeds will benefit The Guinea Land Project, a fund created in November 2009 to purchase land in Guinea, West Africa  for the future home of  an International Arts Center.


Saturday, October 23rd, 2010
“Creating Community” Culminating Benefit Performance
Agate Hall Auditorium
1787 Agate Street, Eugene, OR

7:30 pm Doors Open
8:00 pm Showtime


Adult tickets are $10 in advance or $15 @ door.
Tickets for children ages 3-16 are available for $7 @ door only


Advanced tickets can be purchased at:
WOW Hall, 291 W. 8th Ave. Mon-Fri, Noon-6:00 PM, 541.687.2746  
EMU ticket office on the U of O campus Mon-Fri, 10:00 am-4:00 pm 541.346.4363.


Contact Andrea DiPalma, Won Tan Nara Productions at 541.232.5471, email wontanaraproductions@... for more information. www.wontanaraproductions.com




--
Alseny Yansane
Andrea DiPalma
Won Tan Nara Productions
541.484.3111 (home)
541.232.5471 (cell)
www.wontanaraproductions.com

VOTE FOR WON TAN NARA PRODUCTIONS!
Nominated for Entrepreneur of the year by Edev a Eugene based Microentreprise Development organization. Please click on link, anyone, anywhere can vote:
http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e2ziu07qgcgerffg/start
 
SAVE THE DATE!
October 22nd-24th "Creating Community" Eugene's 1st Annual West African Drum & Dance Conference

REGISTER TODAY!
Experience Guinea Africa Trip
An unforgettable artistic & cultural adventure to Guinea, West Africa with Alseny Yansane of Ballets Africains & Won Tan Nara Productions
Dec. 11, 2010-Jan. 2, 2011

“Matching Guinea’s beauty is its vibrant culture and strong tradition of music and dance.” Lonely Planet

Join our community by becoming a "fan" on Facebook! Won Tan Nara Productions: Drum, Dance & Culture

NEW FALL CLASSES

6 Week Dance Intensive
Wednesdays
Sept. 15th-Oct. 20th
7:00-8:30 pm

WOW Hall
291 W. 8th Avenue

$90/ 9 hours of instruction
opportunity to perform @ "Creating Community"
Culminating Performance Oct., 23rd, Agate Hall

8 Week Drum Course
Mondays Sept. 27th-Nov. 15th
5:30-6:30 pm
Veteran's Memorial Building
1626 Willamette St.

5:30-6:30 pm
$89 for 8 week course
Register LCC Continuing Ed.
541.463.5252
CRN: 23063

ON-GOING DANCE CLASS
Saturdays
11:00 am-12:30 pm
WOW Hall
291 W. 8th Ave.
Eugene, OR
$15 drop-in fee





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#469 From: kerfala bangoura <kerfalab@...>
Date: Sun Oct 31, 2010 12:35 pm
Subject: west African drumming series! 		kerfalab@...
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Dear Portland drummers and dancers,


I'm writing to remind you that my drum class resumes next Monday. 
The class information is below.  I hope to see you in class!


Peace,

Fana


Drum Class

In session—accepting prepayment for 5 classes on/by november 7.

Mondays 7:30pm-9pm
Location: will be in south east belmont) the address for the location will be comfirm by monday november 1. 
5 class session (11/8/10 - 12/6/10,Prepaid 4-class session: $60 or 5 class $70.

Drop-in: $20
Please let me know if you need to borrow a drum for class.



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Date: Sun Nov 7, 2010 4:52 pm
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Date: Sun Nov 7, 2010 11:09 pm
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You are all in my contacts for this email address and it seems that some of you have received spam from this account. The email has no subject and only contains a link in the body of the message. I am likely to close this account sometime soon. Sorry about this.

Matthew


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#472 From: Andrea DiPalma <wontanaraproductions@...>
Date: Fri Nov 12, 2010 7:28 pm
Subject: Thank you for voting for Won Tan Nara Productions! 		andrealunadi...
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Thank you so much to all who voted for Won Tan Nara Productions in the Entrepreneur of the Year Award by Edev, a Eugene Micro-Enterprise Development Organization!

I was told that it was a very close vote and Won Tan Nara Productions was way ahead up until right before the polls closed when we came in second to Sweet Skins, another fabulous small Eugene based business.

We very much appreciate all of your support and were really touched by all of your beautiful testimonials. Check out link of Andrea accepting the award on behalf of Won Tan Nara Productions @ Edev's annual picnic.

Be well & hope to see you soon!
Andrea & Alseny



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Won Tan Nara Productions
541.484.3111 (home)
541.232.5471 (cell)
www.wontanaraproductions.com

Join our community by becoming a "fan" on Facebook! Won Tan Nara Productions: Drum, Dance & Culture

ON-GOING DANCE CLASS
Saturdays
11:00 am-12:30 pm
WOW Hall
291 W. 8th Ave.
Eugene, OR
$15 drop-in fee

Beginning African Dance Fundamentals & Core Strengthening
Mondays
7:00-8:15 pm
WOW Hall
291 W. 8th Ave
Eugene, OR
$10 drop-in fee

Kids Holiday Ceramic Ornament Making Benefit
Friday, November 19, 2010
4:00-6:00 pm
WOW Hall All Purpose Room
291 W. 8th Ave
Eugene, OR

A recommended donation of $12 per person or $20 per family includes group instruction, individual attention, materials and firing costs. All proceeds go to the Guinea Land Project.









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#473 From: Clifford Koufman <hckoufman@...>
Date: Thu Nov 18, 2010 4:34 pm
Subject: Drum and Dance classes with Manimou this Saturday! 		hckoufman@...
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Hello Drummers and Dancers,

    Manimou will be here this Saturday to teach a drumming class at 1:00pm and a dance class at 3:30pm
Information about the classes is on the attached flier or at www.soundandrhythm.com.

I hope to see you there drumming and/or dancing.

Clifford



Bio: Manimou Camara (b. Matam, Conakry Region, Guinea, July 1978) is a master drummer and dancer from the West African nation of Guinea. Manimou specializes in several percussive instruments, namely the dynamic hand drum called djembe, three bass drums called Dundun, Sangban, and Kenkeni as well as the Kringni. July 2007 He is the founder of Dounia Djembe, a Seattle based percussion and dance company. He is a member of the Kpelle people and Malinke ethnic groups.

Manimou Camara began studying the music and dance of his native Guinea, West Africa at the age of twelve. His primary education was spent with Sekou Dico Sylla (now a Vancouver, BC resident), Karamoko Daman (Karamo Dama) and nationally recognized Ballet Saamato. He has played lead Dunduns for Mohamed Kemoko Sano's world renowned Ballet Merveilleand conducted rhythm and dance camps for people from Europe, Japan, and the United States.

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#474 From: Clifford Koufman <hckoufman@...>
Date: Sat Nov 20, 2010 2:43 pm
Subject: Manimou is teaching drumming and dancing classes today 		hckoufman@...
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Hello Everyone, 

One more time.  Come dance and drum with Manimou!  If you don't already know of him you should, a great dancer/drummer from Guinea.  
Check out this video from a dance class he taught in Seattle.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JanJJT-7LUs

I hope to see you there!

Clifford


Saturday, November 20


African Drum Class 

from 1:00-3:00PM 


African Dance Class

from 3:30-5:00PM


Location:

Traditional Taekwondo

2940A S.E. Belmont St.

Portland, OR 97214

$20 for drum class

$15 for dance class

$30 for both classes


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#475 From: "dununbabe" <dununbabe@...>
Date: Sat Dec 4, 2010 5:16 am
Subject: Mamady Keita at Rhythm Traders! 		dununbabe
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Jan 21, 22, 23, 2011
at
Rhythm Traders
3904 NE Martin Luther King Blvd.
Portland, OR 97212

All Levels, but with at least one year of djembe experience.
Friday: 6:30PM to 8:30PM cost $35
Saturday: times TBA. 4 hours of instruction. Cost $80
Sunday: times TBA. 4 hours of instruction Cost $80

Sat and Sunday package $150
Fri Sat & Sunday package $175
Youth rate(17 and under) 1/2 price.
to register, CONTACT RHYTHM TRADERS
http://www.africanrhythmtraders.com/html/mamady.html

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#476 From: sekouba soumah <sekouba20@...>
Date: Tue Dec 21, 2010 10:36 pm
Subject: No class tonight!!! 		sekouba20
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So sorry- no Tuesday class tonight, I'm not feeling well. I will see you Tues January 4 for the new winter session.

Happy Holidays
Thanks
Derrell Sekou Soumah Walker


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#477 From: sekouba soumah <sekouba20@...>
Date: Sat Jan 15, 2011 4:48 am
Subject: West African Dance class/w guest drummers 		sekouba20
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Hello dancers,
This will be the first of my monthly advance dance classes. The first one is special! My good  friends from Baltimore and Santa Cruz will be in town to play for my class. I know many of you have wanted a second class during the week- so I've decided to do this once a month for you!!(maybe twice if turnouts are good.) Those of you who may feel they are not quite ready for an advanced class, but want to try, please do so. My instruction will still be the same, thorough and clear!So please come out, enjoy yourself and dance.

Please spread the word!!

Where: School of traditional Tae Kwon-Do(2940A Southeast Belmont Street, Portland)
When: Sat Jan 21st
Time: 12:30pm- 2:00pm
Cost : $15
Thanks
Derrell Sekou Soumah Walker


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#478 From: sekouba soumah <sekouba20@...>
Date: Sat Jan 15, 2011 5:01 am
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Please let me know if you will be there. This will help me get an idea of the turnout.
 
Thanks
Derrell Sekou Soumah Walker



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#479 From: Andrea DiPalma Yansane <wontanaraproductions@...>
Date: Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:44 pm
Subject: Our New Non-profit: West African Cultural Arts Institution's Mission Statement 		andrealunadi...
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West African Cultural Arts Institute's Mission Statement


Sharing the joy and passion of West African culture through vibrant music and dance, enhancing education, sustaining strong community bonds, advocating for authentic, source artists, creating an international cultural arts center in Guinea for the home of cultural exchange and humanitarian projects and promoting emotional and physical health: We expand worldviews, while instilling sensitivity of all cultures and values of team work and positive challenge in an encouraging environment.


Dear friends,

Alseny Yansane and Andrea DiPalma Yansane are very excited to announce that we have started a new non-profit organization called the West African Cultural Arts Institute. As most of you know we have been pouring our heart and soul as well as all of our time, energy and resources into developing diverse educational programs, performances, fundraisers and other community events that promote the cultural arts of West Africa here in the United States as well as in Guinea. Starting this non-profit organization will give us the self-sufficiency to expand the capacity of our educational programs, reach more diverse communities and foster continued support for charitable projects in Guinea so that our vision will have a greater impact upon the world. Please click links above for co-founders' biographies.

In order to provide uninterrupted services of our all of programs during our transition into the non-profit organization, Won Tan Nara Productions will be hosting the West African Cultural Arts Institute until all of the operations like website, newsletters and new email addresses are completely up and running by March 21st, 2011.

We are, however, at this time an official non-profit organization that is able to receive tax deductible donations. If you would like to make a donation to offset our starting costs, including attorney fees and fees associated with becoming a tax deductible entity or volunteer to help us launch some new and improved programing please call Andrea @ 541.232.5471 or email wontanaraproductions@....

Thank you so much for your love and your support, we couldn't have done this without you!

Sincerely,

Andrea & Alseny


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Won Tan Nara Productions
541.484.3111 (home)
541.232.5471 (cell)

Check out our classes & programs
www.wontanaraproductions.com

Fan us on Facebook
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ON-GOING DANCE CLASS in December 2010/January 2011

Mondays:7:00-8:15 pm
Beginning African Dance Fundamentals & Core Strengthening
WOW Hall
291 W. 8th Ave
Eugene, OR
$10 drop-in fee

Wednesdays:7:00-8:30 pm
All levels African dance
WOW Hall
291 W. 8th Ave
Eugene, OR
$12 drop-in fee

Saturdays: 11:00 am-12:30 pm
All levels African dance
WOW Hall
291 W. 8th Ave.
Eugene, OR
$12 drop-in fee

Intensive African dance class series
with culminating performance @ LCC's
Collaborations
Wednesdays: 7:00-8:30 pm
January 5th- February 23rd
location TBA
Culminating Performance 2/24-26
$100 for 8 weeks of instruction















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#480 From: "duniya.dance" <duniya.dance@...>
Date: Tue Jan 18, 2011 5:57 am
Subject: 4th Annual Fakoly Drum & Dance Conference May 4th - May 8th 		duniya.dance
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4th ANNUAL FAKOLY DRUM & DANCE PROJECT
Hosted By: Fode Seydou Bangoura

Visit www.duniyadrumanddance.org  for full details & registration


May 4th - May 8th

Hennepin Center For The Arts
528 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN

Master drummer Fode Bangoura will be hosting his 4th Annual Fakoly Drum & Dance Project! 5 days of daily drum and dance classes taught by Master Drummers and Dancers from West Africa. The workshop will culminate in a Guest Artist performance Saturday evening May 7th at The Southern Theater. Fode will be accompanied by Master Dancers Youssouf Koumbassa, Mamady Sano, Naby Bangoura, Marietou Camara, Djeneba Sako and Vado Diamonde as well as Master Drummers Fara Tolono, Karim Koumbassa and Mandjou Mara. This is a unique opportunity to study with some of the most famous names in African drum and dance. 

All Classes Are Open Level – Everyone is Welcome! 

Pre-Reg Specials!
January $14 / class
February $15 / class
March $16 / class
April $17 / class

Drop-In $18 / class
Drum Rental $5

*Dance Schedule
Wednesday May 4th
6:30pm–8:00 Naby Bangoura (Guinea)
8:00pm–9:30 Marietou Camara (Guinea)
Thursday May 5th
6:30pm–8:00 Naby Bangoura (Guinea)
8:00pm–9:30 Youssouf Koumbassa (Guinea)
Friday May 6th
5:00pm–6:30 Marietou Camara (Guinea)
6:30pm–8:00 Djeneba Sako (Mali)
8:00pm–9:30 Youssouf Koumbassa (Guinea)
Saturday May 7th
11:00am–12:30 Youssouf Koumbassa (Guinea)
12:30pm–2:00 Djeneba Sako (Mali)
2:00pm–3:30 Mamady Sano (Guinea)
8:00pm-Fakoly Guest Artist Performance at The Southern Theater
Sunday May 8th
11:00am–12:30 Djeneba Sako (Mali)
12:30pm–2:00 Vado Diomande (Ivory Coast)
2:00pm–3:30 Mamady Sano (Guinea)
*Please note schedule is always subject to change

*Drum Schedule
Wednesday May 4th
8:00pm–9:30 Karim Koumbassa (Guinea)
Thursday May 5th
6:30pm-8:00 Fara Tolono (Guinea)
Friday May 6th
6:30pm–8:00 Fode Bangoura (Guinea) 
8:00pm–9:30 Mandjou Mara (Guinea)
Saturday May 7th
12:30pm–2:00 Fode Bangoura (Guinea) 
2:00pm–3:30 Karim Koumbassa (Guinea) 
8:00pm-Fakoly Guest Artist Performance at The Southern Theater
Sunday May 8th
2:00pm–3:30 Mandjou Mara(Guinea)
*Please note schedule is always subject to change

visit www.duniyadrumanddance.org for full details & Registration


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#481 From: sekouba soumah <sekouba20@...>
Date: Fri Jan 21, 2011 9:22 pm
Subject: Special dance class 2morrow 		sekouba20
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Hello dancers,
This will be the first of my monthly advance dance classes. The first one is special! My good  friends from Baltimore and Santa Cruz will be in town to play for my class. I know many of you have wanted a second class during the week- so I've decided to do this once a month for you!!(maybe twice if turnouts are good.) Those of you who may feel they are not quite ready for an advanced class, but want to try, please do so. My instruction will still be the same, thorough and clear!So please come out, enjoy yourself and dance.

Please spread the word!!

Where: School of traditional Tae Kwon-Do(2940A Southeast Belmont Street, Portland)
When: Sat Jan 22nd
Time: 12:30pm- 2:00pm
Cost : $15
 
Thanks
Derrell Sekou Soumah Walker



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#482 From: Kerfala Bangoura <kerfala.bangoura@...>
Date: Fri Jan 21, 2011 9:59 pm
Subject: Mounafanyi performances in Portland and Eugene 		kerfala.bangoura@...
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I'm pleased to announce two shows by my new group, Mounafanyi.  First, we will be doing a short, 15-minute opening for the Cascade African Film Festival on February 4th at the Hollywood Theatre, at 7pm.  Space is limited so come early!

Second, we will be doing a full-length program at our Eugene debut on February 19th.  Details follow:

Date: February 19th, 7:30-9:30pm
Location: Cozmic Pizza, 199 W. 8th Ave., Eugene, OR
Price: $10 at the door
For more information, contact Fana at kerfala.bangoura@...

Come experience the powerful drum and dance traditions of Guinea, West Africa! 

Mounfanyi Percussion and Dance Ensemble is led by Fana Bangoura, from Guinea, West Africa. Named “Master Drummer” by the Guinean Ministry of Culture in 2008, Fana has over eight years of experience as a featured soloist with the Percussions de Guinee and Les Ballets Africains, in addition to his work as the Percussion Director of Ballet Fareta.  Fana's incredible drum arrangements demonstrate the richness and intricacy of the drumming and dance traditions of West Africa.

In addition, Mounafanyi also features Ibrahim Kelly of Mali and Ibrahim Sylla of Guinea, in addition to Fana's talented students from Eugene and Portland.   Finally, this debut performance will feature a guest appearance by Manimou Camara, of Guinea.

I hope to see you there!  

Fana

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