Guinea in Toronto Drum & Dance Workshop Series with Fara Tolno
Drum & Dance Workshops specializing in Guinea, West African rhythms & movements. Suitable for all levels of experience. ALL ARE WELCOME!!
Sign up for these invigorating workshops now!!!
With EARLY BIRD APRIL 11, 2014 - options to get the most of your money!
Early BIrd Dance $ 90 - Single Class $24 - Dundun Dance registration required $28
Early Bird Drum $110 - Single Drum Class $28
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Drum 7-8:30pm
Dance 8:30-10pm
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Drum 7-8:30pm
Dance 8:30-10pm
Friday, May 2, 2014
Drum 7-8:30pm
Dundun Dance 8:30-10pm registration required
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Dance 12-1:30pm
Drum 1:30-3:00pm
Saturday, May 3, 2014 @ 9pm
Workshop participants, put your new skills to use, perform with Fara Tolno, Mohamed Diaby and Manding Foli Kan Don. Venue TBD
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Drum 12:00 - 1:30pm
Dance 1:30pm - 3:00pm
To purchase tickets online visit:
https://www.picatic.com/fabeproductions
Who is Fara Tolno?
He is an artist and educator who brings an innovative perspective to his work, one steeped in the knowledge of Guinean music and dance. Fara spent nine years as the lead drummer for Les Merveilles de Guinea The Wonders of Guinea under the tutelage of West Africas most influential director and choreographer, Kemoko Sano. Living in the United States for the past 15 years, Fara has shared his powerful presence as a performer and teacher in communities across the country, as well as performing with many of the worlds premier musicians including Mamady Keita, Burning Spear, Neil Young, Sekouba Bambino, Otis Taylor, Joe Cocker, Youssou NDour, Salif Keita Habibe Koite, B.B. King, Oumou Sangare, and many more
Fara is the first among his peers to earn an MFA in Dance, aiming to increase the professional recognition of African Dance in the United States. His extensive knowledge makes him a sought after artist, not only in the USA, but internationally as well. His artistic works explores the complexities, influences, and impact of West African music and dance in the United States, integrating traditional and modern aesthetics. He is truly changing the fabric of how West African dance is received in this country at a University level, societal level and community level. Many dance forms have their roots in African Dance, and Fara Tolno is bringing that to light in a powerful & accessible way.
