Arizona Dunun Ensemble http://www.azdunun.org/blog AZDunun's newly installed Wordpress Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:01:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Sedona! West African Dance Class with Saturnin Ba http://www.azdunun.org/blog/2012/01/24/sedona-west-african-dance-class-with-saturnin-ba/ http://www.azdunun.org/blog/2012/01/24/sedona-west-african-dance-class-with-saturnin-ba/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:19:20 +0000 admin http://www.azdunun.org/blog/?p=40 Continue reading →]]> What: West African Dance ClassWhen:  Saturday, February 10, 12:30-2 p.m.Where: Light Body Pilates, Dance and Fitness Studio, 2050 Yavapai Drive, Sedona

How Much: $15

This is a rare opportunity to experience and learn from the source.Come set yourself free joyfully dancing to West African rhythms right here among the red rocks of Sedona. Saturnin Ba is from the Cote D’Ivoire, West Africa and will be teaching dance and drum classes throughout January and February in Sedona. All levels are welcome for the dance  classes. Wear comfortable dance attire, no shoes are needed.  Dance classes are $15,
All dance classes are accompanied by live drumming provided by the Arizona Dunun Ensemble and friends.

Saturnin Ba is a master dancer, percussionist and mask performer from the Cote D’Ivoire, West Africa. He will be teaching traditional dances, percussion and songs from his native country, Cote D’Ivoire throughout January and February in Sedona and Cottonwood. This is a rare opportunity to experience and learn from the source! Come set yourself free joyfully dancing to West African rhythms right here among the red rocks of Sedona. All levels are welcome for the dance classes. Wear comfortable dance attire, no shoes are needed. .

]]> http://www.azdunun.org/blog/2012/01/24/sedona-west-african-dance-class-with-saturnin-ba/feed/ 0 “Sporadic Sabar Drum Class Series with Dunun Bob” http://www.azdunun.org/blog/2011/12/31/sporadic-sabar-drum-class-series-with-dunun-bob/ http://www.azdunun.org/blog/2011/12/31/sporadic-sabar-drum-class-series-with-dunun-bob/#comments Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:22:53 +0000 admin http://www.azdunun.org/blog/?p=34 Continue reading →]]> Hi beautiful drummers!


We are hosting a Sabar drum class Tuesdasy in Cornville at 6:30 pm. We have been having a great time learning some traditional Senegalese music!

Call me for directions if you are interested in attending.  271-5576

This 1.5 hour class costs $10.
Tuesday, January 3

Hope to see you Tuesday!
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West African Dance Class with Live Drumming provided by AZ Dunun Ensemble
Light Body Pilates Dance & Fitness  2050 Yavapai dr  Sedona, AZ 86336
ph: (928)274-7669
The studio is  right across from the entrance to the Oak Creek Brewery
$15
More info:  928-202-6223 or dununbabe@gmail.com

]]> http://www.azdunun.org/blog/2011/12/14/west-african-dance-class-with-live-drumming/feed/ 0 Sedona Dance Class with Jade Beall Canceled! http://www.azdunun.org/blog/2011/12/11/west-african-inspired-dance-class-with-jade-beall/ http://www.azdunun.org/blog/2011/12/11/west-african-inspired-dance-class-with-jade-beall/#comments Sun, 11 Dec 2011 15:18:50 +0000 admin http://www.azdunun.org/blog/?p=14 http://www.azdunun.org/blog/2011/12/11/west-african-inspired-dance-class-with-jade-beall/feed/ 0 Zimbabwean Dance Class with Rujeko! http://www.azdunun.org/blog/2011/10/26/zimbabwean-dance-class-with-rujeko/ http://www.azdunun.org/blog/2011/10/26/zimbabwean-dance-class-with-rujeko/#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:13:19 +0000 admin http://www.azdunun.org/blog/?p=6 Continue reading →]]> We are excited and blessed to have Rujeko Dumbutshena, an star dancer from the hit Broadway musical “FELA!” here to teach a incredible PAN AFRICAN DANCE WORKSHOP !!!

She will be here on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd from 6:45pm – 8:15pm.

The movements you will learn in the dance class are inspired by Rujeko’s dance experience in FELA! the musical , the rhythmic intricacies from her Zimbabwean dance traditions, the lineal symmetry of Guinea dance and the centering required for the dancers of the Congo.

Bare feet , comfortable/dance attire, and a desire to have a really good time are all this is required for this all-level dance class. Beginners and children are welcome.

The Dance class will be taught to the authentic West African beats of experienced LIVE drummers, courtesy of Arizona Dunun Ensemble, who are hosting Rujeko’s trip here. Check out her BIO at www.rujeko.org

Workshop price $15

The workshop will take place in the amazing dance studio of
Light Body Pilates, Dance & Fitness

2050 Yavapai Dr off of Coffee Pot Dr and Hwy. 89A next to the Oak Creek Brewery    Sedona, AZ
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