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RIVERSIDE, CA— Join host Makeda Kumasi for a free three-week Saturday Zoom Class series in West African Drum and Dance as we engage in strength, wellness and community support that is the Doundounba. The festival will be held on May 15 to May 29 from 12: 30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Film Festival
- Community Forum
- Classes in West African Drum and Dance
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
SCHEDULE
May 15, 2021
Film Festival and Community Forum: Documentary Films by Makeda Kumasi and Imani Maat -Discussion w/ Master Dancer, Moustpha Bangoura and Dunham Scholar, Janice Blunt -Introduction to West African Dance and the Doundounba w/ Moustapha Bangura & Company, direct from Guinea, West Africa
May 22, 2021
Introduction to West African Drums w/ Master Drummer, Bara M’Boup and Will Gordon
May 29, 2021
Master Dance Class w/ Master Dancer, Mouminatou Camara
*Classes will begin with Kemetic Yoga and conditioning lead by Makeda Kumasi
