Beginner West African

About this event

This class is energetic and fun. You will learn the fundamentals of West African dance, starting with basic movements, then progressing to choreographed dance steps. Also accompanied by live drumming, this class will help you understand how the dance and drum rhythms are closely intertwined. You will learn the latest moves and be inspired by the energy that Pape N’Diaye brings to every class!

Cost: $20 Single Class

*NEW* The Dance Complex requires ALL visitors to have a Membership, Guest Pass, or $5 Day Pass to access the building.

Classes are on a drop-in basis. Pre-registration not required.

Accepted Payments: Cash, Check, CashApp, Zelle

What is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?

“Sabar,” the national dance of Senegal, is an energetic and beautiful traditional dance form, named after the family of drums that play its vivacious rhythms. Djembe dances taught in this class are from Guinea and Senegal.

What background, training, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?

A multi-talented artist from Dakar, Senegal, Alioune “Pape” N’Diaye is a seasoned performer (dance, percussion, and song), instructor, and choreographer in Sabar, Djembe, Kuturo, Modern, and African Contemporary dance forms. He has been a member of numerous acclaimed Sengalese traditional and contemporary dance companies, including the National Ballet of Senegal, Cinquihme Dimension, Ballet Sinomew, Foret Sacree, and Manhattan Dance School.

Finish this statement: I am passionate about teaching this style because…

I love the energy students bring to learning and dancing.

Assistants, Accompanists, or Regular Substitutes:

All classes have 3-4 drummers. Ocassional sub: Abdou Aziz Mbengue

Contact Information

Contact: Pape N’Diaye

ndiayeartiste@yahoo.com

From Pape N’Diaye