COBA: Collective of Black
Artists
"The Collective presents Traditional West African dance,
music and folklore; Caribbean Indigenous Folk dance, music and
rituals in their purest forms possible for the theatrical stage.
While also creating contemporary works developed from an
Africanist movement aesthetic that reflects African social
realities in a global context."
The offer courses for children, teens and a professional
apprentice training program.
2444 Bloor St. W., 2nd Floor. See link above, or
info@cobainc.com, (416) 658-3111
Earthsong classes/workshops (updated June/09). 2436
Kingston Rd.
The Kingston Rd. art & gift store also hosts various classes
including West African drumming (children & adults) and
bellydancing.
Check their current schedule
here.
Njacko Backo: African Drumming lessons every Sunday.
Family/Children: 12-1:00, Beginner: 1-2:30, Intermediate:
2:30-4:00
$15 adult, $10 child. 352 1/2 Queen St. E. Info:
www.njackobacko.com,
email: nbacko1121 (at) rogers.com
or call 416 836-8951
Ijo Vudu African Dance Company
Traditional African dance with instructor Sani-Abu Mohammed.
$20 per class, $100 for 6. Classes are held 7 days a week at
various locations. See
Ijo Vudu's
website for details.
Mohammed
Diaby Dance & Drum classes
Drum & Dance classes various levels...
check website for updates, or email diabyclassinfo (at) gmail.com
Bellydancing with Maryfer of
Arabesque Academy
Wednesdays, 7-8pm. $85 for 6 classes
Saturdays, 11-12noon. $85 for 6 classes
Both are held at Earthsong World Gifts Music Art and Crafts,
2436 Kingston Rd. Classes will resume in September.
Djembe and Doundoumba classes - Guinea West Africa:
Alpha Rhythm Roots
Weekly drumming classes in Toronto and Guelph Ontario. Please
follow
click here for classes packages, schedule, cost and location
Worlds of
Music Music Workshops
They schedule workshops at various times during
the year with classes on a huge range of world music and dance.
"Musical training is not required for
participation - only enthusiasm and the desire to learn and have
fun!" For more info:
http://worldsofmusic.ca,
info@worldsofmusic.ca
or 416-588-8813
