THE GALLERY EAST
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JUNE EVENTS
The Gallery and The Gallery East Stamford
DRUMMING SONG AND DANCE AT THE GALLERY EAST JUNE
13th:
THE LADIES OF MARAFANYI
The Gallery is very excited to have these
two dedicated and talented artists , Lara Gonzalez and Yael
Shacham offer you a day of great music, song, and dance, I
hope you can find the time to give yourself and a friend the
gift and experience of, Marafanyi!
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West African Drum & Dance
with Master Artist M' Bemba Bangoura
The Gallery East Saturday July
25th / 12:pm to 5:30 pm
As a native of Guinea West Africa,
M' Bemba Bangoura began drumming before he was old enough to
attend school, playing the traditional music and dance styles of
his village.By the age of 14, he had displayed such a high level
of skill and artistry that he was invited to join the city's
ballet as the lead drummer, The Ballet of Conakry, in the
nations capital.The ballet was a formal training ground for him.
After seven years of playing with the city ballet and only 21,
M' Bemba was declared a master drummer and was invited to play
for Ballet Djoliba, the most widely recognized and respected
ballet in the country at that time.There he worked side by side
with other master drummers, most notably longtime friend Mamady
Keita, with whom he created all of the ballets musical
arrangements.It was with this troupe that he first traveled to
the United States.After four European tours and two tours
throughout the United States with Ballet Djoliba, M' Bemba began
his solo career in 1988 by establishing his first dance company
in Amsterdam called Africa Soli.In 1990, after moving to New
York City, M' Bemba helped to found Fareta School of Drum and
Dance. In 1992 He co founded the Les Ballet Bagata with master
dancer Youssouf Koumbassa.M'Bemba Bangoura has traveled
throughout the world as a performer and teacher of African drum
and dance, and is revered worldwide for his high level of
mastery.M'Bemba currently resides in New York City.
Saturday July 25th / 12:00pm to 5:30
pm
12:00 to 1:30 / 1st drumming
2:00 to 3:30 / dance, with
drumming.
4:00 to 5:30 / 2nd drumming
$25.00 per class $40.00 for two
$50 for all three, you may attend just one.bring your drum
Space is limmited, to secure your
place, please register in advance ( highly recomended)
Mail check or money order to Timothy
Touhey / send to The Gallery East 71 Main St. Stamford N.Y.
12167
You can drop off payment at The
Gallery, call for an appointment
Call 607 652 4030 or 607 353 2492
for more info visit
www.touhey.com
for more gallery events.
SUPPORT LIVING ARTISTS!!
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West African Drum & Dance Workshop
 Along with a BFA in
percussion, Michael has mentored with accomplished master
indigenous artists and travels yearly to Guinea, West Africa.
In addition to administrating, directing and performing with
Magbana Drum and Dance NYC, Michael is a visionary and
charismatic teacher of drum and dance workshops throughout the
United States and Canada. He is also co-owner of Wula Drum,
which prides itself on offering top-quality West Afrcian
percussion instruments and accessories.
African Drumming
Besides being a call to community, drumming raises one's
spirits, energy and vitality. It is an exciting way to learn
hand & eye coordination, concentration and memory expansion.
Students will learn sounds and techniques of the djembe drum,
rhythm structure, traditional rhythms and history from Guinea,
West Africa as well as how to have fun playing music at all
levels.
African Dance
This energetic class focuses on the
beautiful, archetype dance movements from Guinea, West Africa.
In addition to being a superior form of exercise, students learn
to express themselves in a healthy way. Connecting mind, body
and spirit, students also learn to relate to the music and those
around them. This class is accompanied by live drumming.
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Workshop Schedule Location
1:00pm – 3:30pm
African Drumming Class
The Gallery East
www.touhey.com
4:00pm – 5:30pm
African Dance Class
71 Main St., Stamford, NY 12167
607.652.4030 office / 607.353.2492 cell
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PRINT A REGISTRATION FORM
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Please Select Your Interests: ___$25 for Drum Class Only ___$20 for Dance Class Only ___$40 for both Drum & Dance Classes ___$35 Early Bird Registration for both classes (payment due by 4/25/09) ___ I need to reserve a drum!
Registration Form: Please Print All Information Clearly Name: __________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________ City: ____________________________ State: _____________ Zip: _____________ Email: _______________________________________________________________ Please make check or money order payable to Tim Touhey. Mail registration form and payment to the address above.You can pay in advance weekends at The Gallery 607 652 4030 to meet. 12pm to 6pm
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