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FILM & DIALOGUE
Movement (R)evolution Africa (a story of an art form in four acts)
Fri., Jan. 23, 7 pm
Dialogue following film.
Meet Movement (R)evolution Africa's choreographic trendsetters. Hailing from Senegal to South Africa, the perspectives and creative processes of these dancers and choreographers present fresh images of Africa, and bring to life the continent's contemporary identity.
This film presentation is funded, in part, by the New York Council for the Humanities as part of our Masquerade film series, and is part of the Barakoa: The African Masquerade project funded by the Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation.
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FILM & DIALOGUE
Mas Fever: Inside Trinidad Carnival
Fri., Jan. 30, 7 pm
Dialogue following film facilitated by Alfred St. John
Carnival in the New World is a synthesis of European elements -- Christian traditions and the masquerade -- and African elements -- primarily music and dance. In Trinidad, Carnival is a colorful, exuberant celebration of national focus and pride.
This film presentation is funded, in part, by the New York Council for the Humanities as part of our Masquerade film series, and is part of the Barakoa: The African Masquerade project funded by the Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation.
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WEEKLY PROGRAMMING:
PLEASE NOTE CHANGES FOR DRUMMING CLASSES, BEGINNING FEB. 1ST.
YOGA with Jim Thompson: INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED Classes - Tuesday evenings 5:45 - 7:15; BEGINNING TO INTERMEDIATE "EASY" YOGA Classes - Wednesdays, 5:45-7:15. Tuition: $60 per six week session (or $12 per session). Tuition accepted at the door.
AFRICAN WORLD HISTORY CLASS - Tuesdays, 7:30 pm. Instructor/Facilitator Michael Campbell. Provides an ongoing experience of the contributions and achievements Africans and African-Americans have made throughout history. The class uses the historical experiences of African peoples to highlight the cultural values we share.
WEST AFRICAN DRUMMING AND DANCE CLASSES WITH FANA BANGOURA - Drumming: Saturdays, 10:30am-12:00pm at the Baobab. Beginning Feb. 1, classes take place from 10:00 to 11:30 am. Dance: Sundays, from 2:00-3:30pm at DancEncounters, 215 Tremont St. Open to students of all levels. Tuition for either class: $15 per session drop in; $10 for students with ID. No pre-registration necessary. CONTACT: [email protected] (503-679-3372; www.mounafanyi.org.
Calendar/schedules for the above programs can be found at www.thebaobab.org (follow the month's link under "Plan Your Weekend").
Follow us on Twitter: @BaobabCenter
Moka Lantum, Founder
Terry Chaka, Executive Director
The Baobab Cultural Center Board & Staff
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The Baobab Cultural Center
OUR SPONSORS:
Baobab programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State legislature. |
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