Dance & Drum Conference
Current Dance & Music
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Prior events:
June 30, 2023 Dance Performance, London Nelson Center
Kikulu Kia Nza Dance & Drumming
August 18–21, 2022
Dance Instructors
Alseny Soumah - Guinea
Laurie Fleurentin - Haiti
Makaya - Congo
Monimou Camara - Guinea
Oumou Faye - Senegal
Rujenko - Zimbabwe
Ramon Ramos Alayo - Cuba
Vivien Bassouamina - Congo
Ray – Congo
Drummers
Lamine Bangoura - Guinea
Roccsy Mahania - Congo
Teber – Congo
Massengo – Congo
Djamil – Dun Dun
*Teachers subject to change without notice
Prior Events & Performances
A Congolese Story
NDOGI
Ndogi is a Congolese story choreographed by Vivien Bassouamina. This performance brings the diaspora artists to share their light.
About this event
Ndogi is a true story of the Congo choreographed by Vivien Bassouamina, diaspora artist of the Tannery World Dance & Cultural Center. He brings diaspora artists to share humanity through a story of finding the light in the darkness. Featuring Woté Rufine, Shawn Merriman Roberts, Lamine Bangoura, Elie Mabanza and Ibu.
10th African Dance & Drum Conference
Aug. 27–29, 2021
The Kikulu Kia Nza Annual African Dance & Drumming Conference in Santa Cruz. We enjoyed sharing music and dance featuring traditions of the world. Dance instructors from the Congo, Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso and drum instructors from the Congo and Guinea.
2021 Dance Conference Schedule
Friday, Aug. 27: Dance
3:30–4:50 pm: Vivien & Makaya, Congo
5–6:20: Oumou Faye, Senegal
6:30–7:50: Laurie Fleurentin, Haiti
Saturday, Aug. 28: Dance
11–12:20: Laurie Fleurentin, Haiti/ Alhassane Camara, Guinea
12:30–1:50: Mandjou Kone, Mali
2–3:20 pm: Vivien Bassouamina, Congo
3:30–4 pm: Break
4–5:20 pm: Makaya, Congo
5:30–6:50 pm: Oumou Faye, Senegal/ Ramone Ramos Alayo, Cuban Salsa
7–8:20 pm: Muisi–kongo Malonga, Congo & Alseny Soumah, Guinea
Saturday, Aug. 28: Drum
10–11 am: Kiazi Malonga, Congo
2–3:20 pm: Lamine Bangoura, Guinea
Sunday, Aug. 29: Dance
11 am–12:20 pm: Muisi-kongo Malonga, Congo & Mandjou Kone, Mali
12:30––1:50 pm: Alhassane Camara, Guinea
2–3:20 pm: Makaya, Congo
3:30–4 pm: Break
4–5:20 pm: Alseny Soumah, Guinea
5:30–6:50 pm: Vivien Bassouamina, Congo
7–8:20 pm: Ramone Ramos Alayo, Cuban Salsa
Sunday, Aug. 29: Drum
10–11 am: Roccsy Mahania, Congo
2–3:20 pm: Mbor Ngoma Faye, Senegal
2021 Kikulu Kia Nza Dance Conference
Images & Videos
Prior African Dance & Drum Conference
Enjoy videos from the 2019 Kikulu Kia Nza 9th Annual African Dance & Drum Conference. Dance instructors from the Congo, Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso and drum instructors from the Congo and Guinea.
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A Congolese Story
NDOGI
Special performance celebrating the journey to brightness of spirit. Choreographed by Vivien Bassouamina.
Jan. 8, 2022
8 pm
Louden Nelson Center, Santa Cruz, CA
Journey
Key Points:
Situation: In Alaska.
Accommodation: Two family properties with all the comforts.
Activities: Bear sightings, fishing, kayaks, trekking on the glaciers, excursions, bicycle trips, helicopter adventures, natural history tours, winter activities, spa and wellness. Gastronomy: Local ingredients, organic and natural, from your own garden or from the surroundings, with a select daily menu paired with wines.
Best season: From May to September.
A Congolese Story
NDOGI
Special performance celebrating the journey to brightness of spirit. Choreographed by Vivien Bassouamina.
Jan. 8, 2022
8 pm
Louden Nelson Center, Santa Cruz, CA
Introducing Travel Adventures
Hosted Journeys to Extraordinary Places
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