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West African Dance & Drum Workshops

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  • Location: Mammoth Lakes Community Center
  • Address: 1000 Forest Trail, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
  • Phone: (505) 331-0390
  • Time: 5:30PM Drum Class & 7PM Dance Class

 World-renowned West African dance and drumming master Fara Tolno, from Guinea, presents this exciting series of workshops. Traditional West African dances are each accompanied by a polyrhythm played on several drums whose sounds interweave to create a complex, dynamic music. Fara will teach a different polyrhythm each day, followed by the dance it accompanies. Participants can sign up for drumming, dancing, or both. All abilities, including beginners, are welcome

West African Dance & Drum Workshops