 | We are in for a treat! Guest instructor Biza Sompa will be teaching this Thursday, March 3, 2016 during the 6pm adult class. Biza Sompa began his professional dance career in Brazzaville, Congo with Ballet Damar and the Congolese National Dance Company. And as a member of Congolese dance companies based in Paris, he toured throughout Germany, France and Belgium. In 1979, Biza Sompa founded Bichini Bia Congo Dance Theatre in Ann Arbor, MI. Bichini Bia Congo "promotes the preservation and practice of authentic Congolese Dance and African culture" and uses dance to "emphasize the common aspects of culture that unify us all". Biza and Bichini Bia Congo also travel throughout the US visiting elementary, middle and high schools and using Congolese dance as a creative teaching tool to educate and motivate students in the US. Currently, Biza is also an instructor in the School of Music, Theater & Dance at the University of Michigan and at Washtenaw Community College in Michigan. Learn more about Biza Sompa and Bichini Bia Congo. We are truly honored to learn from dancer-choreographer Biza Sompa this week! Join us on Thursday for this very special Congolese workshop. Thursday, March 3, 2016, 6-7:30pm, $15. Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts, 1428 Alice Street, Oakland, CA 94612 Studio A, 2nd Floor. For more info contact us. See you on the dance floor! |
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In celebration of Black History Month, African Queens Dance Company has partnered with Oakland and Berkeley Public Libraries to offer one-hour dance workshops throughout the month of February. The workshops are free and open to the public. All ages, genders, and skill levels are welcome. If you've been thinking about taking a class, this is a great way to check it out!
DATE TIME VENUE February 13, 2016 11 am Golden Gate Library (Oakland, Ca) February 13, 2016 1 pm Claremont Library (Berkeley, Ca) February 20, 2016 1 pm 81st Avenue Library (Oakland, Ca) February 23, 2016 7 pm Rockridge Library (Oakland, Ca) February 26, 2016 2 pm Eastmont Library (Oakland, Ca) February 26, 2016 3:30 pm Brookfield Library (Oakland, Ca) March 30, 2016 3 pm Elmhurst Library (Oakland, Ca) Join African Queens Dance Company in honoring Black History Month through our February Events and Activities!  Feb 15 Coffee & Canvas Fundraiser Coffee with a Beat (Oakland, CA) Sunday, February 15, 2015 3:00-5:00pm http://www.africanqueensdance.com/coffee-and-canvas.html Join us as we celebrate Black History Month through art. During a 2-hour painting session attendees will create a 12x12 work of art inspired by African/African-American cultures. No experience necessary. All materials included. Seating is limited. Advanced purchase encouraged.  Feb 20 Coffee & Canvas Fundraiser (Encore) Coffee with a Beat (Oakland, CA) Friday, February 20, 2015 6:30-8:30pm http://www.africanqueensdance.com/coffee-and-canvas.html African Queens will host a second session of the Coffee & Canvas fundraiser. During the 2-hour painting session attendees will create a 12x12 work of art inspired by African/African-American cultures. No experience necessary. All materials included. Seating is limited. Advanced purchase encouraged.  Feb 21 Black History Month Dance Workshop Elmhurst Library (Oakland, CA) Saturday, February 21, 2015 3:00-4:00pm http://www.oaklandlibrary.org/events/elmhurst-branch/african-queens-oakland-public-library African Queens will be instructing a children's dance class at Elmhurst Library. After the class there will be a short performance by African Queens Dancers. This community event is free and open to the public.  SAVE THE DATE!!
March Family Afro-robics Malonga Center (Oakland, CA) Thursdays in March 6:00-7:30pm http://www.africanqueensdance.com/family-afro-robics.html Save the dates for our annual Family Afro-robics month. New this year: Family Discount Passes! Parent and children dance for one price. Join us for a great workout for all ages and abilities.  When: Thursday, August 7, 2014
6:00 - 7:30 pm Where: Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts Studio A, Second Floor 1428 Alice St., Oakland CA 94612 Info: Contact Us The Adult class is excited to host a special workshop with renowned instructor Biza Sompa! Join us Thursday during the regular class time for this special event. This class is open to the public. See you on the dance floor!  When: Fridays June 20- August 1, 2014 (No class July 4) (June 20 and 27, July 18, 11 and 25, and August 1) No class July 4 Where: deFremery Recreation Center 1651 Adeline Street, Oakland CA 94607 Cost: FREE! Registration: eC.O.D.E Event Page More Info: Contact Us African Queens is excited to announce eC.O.D.E. a weekly computer literacy course for youth between the ages of 7 and 17. Students attending eC.O.D.E. will learn to create websites, record and edit videos, and explore today's topics in digital technology. Read more... |
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