Experience African Culture
with Dance and Drum Workshops
Cheza Nami and Rhythmix partner to offer workshops with master instructors
in African drum and dance perfect for all experience levels
Media Contact: Tina Blaine, Executive Director
When: Saturday, March 16, 2013
Where: Rhythmix Cultural Works, 2513 Blanding Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501
Info: www.rhythmix.org
Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/331248
Drum workshop (Ages 13 and up)
12:30 pm-2 pm ($20 per person)
No prior knowledge of drumming or musical skill is necessary. Join master drummer Ibrahima (Ibou) N'gom in this workshop that provides a wonderful way to explore music, culture and promote togetherness. Drummers will learn simple rhythms and progress to more complex notes and beats. Bring your drum or borrow one of ours. This unique cultural and recreational experience is not one to miss!
Dance workshop (Ages 13 and up)
2:15 pm-3:45 pm ($20 per person)
This workshop is appropriate for all levels. Come join Julia Chigamba to experience the beauty of traditional African dance and move to the beat of live African drumming. It's a great work out! Dancers will complete the workshop in three separate phases. The first phase will include a thorough warm up followed by the second phase which will energize the mind and body while participants learn choreographed African dance movements. The final phase includes calming to cool down the body. Note: Dancers will be barefoot, wear comfortable clothing that allows free movement.
Founded in 2011, Cheza Nami is a nonprofit charitable organization whose aim is to foster a greater understanding and appreciation of African Culture by welcoming members of the community to participate in fun-filled activities while learning about some of the things that make African culture so unique. Cheza Nami believes in a play-based, experiential approach to education and teaches African culture, through dance, play and movement. We work with local members of the community who have a deep passion and commitment for learning or sharing about African culture. At Cheza Nami we envision a world in which all associate with and celebrate African Culture.
High Five! Rhythmix Cultural Works (RCW) is celebrating its fifth year in the East Bay since opening its doors in 2007 as a community arts center; bringing people of all ages together for a wide range of high quality arts experiences. Only five minutes from downtown Oakland (just off Hwy 880 @ Fruitvale), RCW offers affordable spaces for live performances, exhibitions, arts education and cultural exchange for youth, families and adults. By providing a range of exhibits, workshops, classes and performances, RCW supports local, regional and international artists in the presentation of their work and strives to encourage community awareness through participation in the arts. Plenty of free parking is available.
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