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AFRICAN DRUMMING AND DANCE WEEKEND WORKSHOP with Bangoura Ke and Sibo Bangoura.Supported by Addi Rd Community Organisation.
Join us in celebration and explore the fun and dynamic art form of West African Drumming and Dance.
On the weekend of the 14th and 15th of September we will be running a special 2 day workshop in Sydney's Inner West on Gadigal County - Eora Nation with Bangoura Ke and Sibo Bangoura, the Kings of West African Drumming and Dance.
Bangoura Ke and Sibo Bangoura are internationally recognised Master Drummers and Dancers who come from a long family line of Griots (cultural guardians) from Guinea, West Africa. They are both amazing performers, patient teachers and love to share their rich knowledge of traditional West African Drumming, Dance and culture.
The workshops are catered for all levels. So whether you are a beginner or advanced level student there is something for everyone.
People of all ages and backgrounds are welcome.
EARLY BIRD TICKETS Available until Sept 1st.
https://www.trybooking.com/CRYPQ
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DATE:
Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September
9am-6:30pm
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LOCATION:
Gumbramorra Hall
Addi Rd Community Organisation
142 Addison Road
Marrickville
Gadigal Country
Eora Nation
Sydney,
NSW
2204
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WORKSHOP TIMETABLE:
Saturday 14th Sept 2024
9:00am-10:30am. Drumming
11:00am-12:30pm. Dance
12:30pm-1:30pm. lunch (Picnic on the grass)
1:30pm-3:00pm. Drumming
3:30pm-5:00pm. Dance
5:30pm-6:30pm. Dun Dun Dance
Sunday 15th Sept 2024
9:00am-10:30am. Drumming
10:45am-12:15pm. Dance
12:15pm-1:00pm. lunch (Markets/Picnic on the grass)
1:00pm-2:30pm. Drumming
2:45pm-4:15pm. Dance
4:30pm-5:30pm. Dun Dun Dance
6pm-6:30pm: Class performances
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FEES AND OPTIONS:
EARLY BIRD PRICE: (available until 1st Sept)
FULL WEEKEND ONLY (2x days)
Drumming or Dance: (6hrs) $120.
Drumming and Dance: (12hrs) $220
Dance (or Drum) and Dun Dun Dance: (8hrs) $150
Drumming, Dance and Dun Dun Dance: (14hrs) $250
FULL PRICE: (payment after 1st Sept)
1 Day: Drumming or Dance: (3hrs) $70
2 Days: Drumming or Dance: (6hrs) $140
1 Day: Drumming and Dance: (6hrs) $140
2 Days: Drumming and Dance: (12hrs) $255
1 Day: Dance (or Drum) and Dun Dun Dance: (4hrs) $90.
2 Days: Dance (or Drum) and Dun Dun Dance: (8hrs) $170.
Yes I want to do EVERYTHING!!!
1 Day: Drumming, Dance and Dun Dun Dance: (7hrs) $155.
2 Days: Drumming, Dance and Dun Dun Dance: (14hrs) $290.
SENIORS/STUDENT CONCESSIONS:
10% discount on all prices above.
Wheelchair accessible.
$40 one off drop in class. (1.5hrs) Drum or Dance.
$10 Djembe hire per day.
Drummers are encouraged to hang around and play for the dance classes.
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BOOKINGS/PAYMENTS:
What do I do?
STEP 1. Decide what classes you want to do over the weekend.
Drumming or Dance or both? Or maybe EVERYTHING!!!!!!! ????
Will you need to hire a drum? Y/N
STEP 2. Make payment to secure your spot at:
https://www.trybooking.com/CRYPQ
Booking fees apply.
STEP 3. Once you have paid for your weekend.
Contact Ian at:
[email protected]
Say hi and let me know what classes you have decided to do, that you’ve made your payment etc and I’ll book you in.
STEP 4. I’ll email you back, will say hi and confirm your booking.
STEP 5. Turn up on the day and be totally awesome.
Contact:
[email protected]
NOTE: We will be documenting the weekend. This footage may be used in future promotions of other Drumming and Dance events that we hope to run. Pls inform us if you wish your image not to be used.
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CANCELLATIONS:
If you cancel before 8th Sept full refund (less $15 admin fee).
After 8th Sept, and before 14th Sept, then you get a 50% refund.
If you cancel on the day or don’t show up then there’s no refund.
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LUNCH/FOOD:
Bring your own food/drink and we’ll have a picnic lunch out on the lawn.
Sunday there’s an organic market on site so grab yourself some yummy food.
There are also local shops/cafes you can grab a bite to eat from just 2 mins walk from the hall.
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Accomodation:
We do not provide accomodation however there are a lot of cheap places to stay in the area. When searching for accommodation just remember that Marrickville is located within Sydneys Inner West.
Make sure you check bus and train routes before booking Accom.
428 Bus (City-Canterbury) will drop you right outside the Addi Rd Community Organisation.
From Stanmore Station it’s a 16min walk.
From Marrickville Station it’s a 23min walk.
Airbnb
https://www.airbnb.com.au/sydney-australia/stays
YHA
https://www.yha.com.au/hostels/nsw/sydney-surrounds/
There are also a number of Caravan Parks dotted around Sydney that you can set up in.
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Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples of this nation and the traditional custodians of the lands on which the Gumbramorra Hall/ Addison Road Community Organisation is located, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past, present and emerging. We honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their rich contribution to society.
addiroad.org.au
bangourake.com
facebook.com/drumminganddanceclasses
instagram.com/sydney_drumming_and_dance
coomba.com.au/
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Gumbramorra Hall, Addison Road Community Organisation, Marrickville., Marrickville, NSW, Australia, New South Wales
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