Greetings DSWG community, This month's "meetings" will take place in the form of a workshop and a demonstation. Sabar in the Studio Workshop: Sunday, October 23 at 1pm Demonstration: Thursday, October 27 at 4pm Bancroft Studio, UC Berkeley campus Join Cir Bye, expert in the Senegalese communal dance form known as Sabar, and Khadim Niang, noted Sabar drummer, in two unique events: Learn Sabar through a three-hour dance & drumming public workshop on October 23, then join Cir Bye on October 27 as he demonstrates and discusses this unique and beautiful collaboration between the dancer, the drummer, and the audience. Bye and Niang's performances are part of a three-week residency supported in part by the University of California Institute for Research in the Arts. Workshop participants limited to 40. Participants under 18 years of age need to bring a completed risk waiver form. Reserve Space by Email at lisawymore@berkeley.edu. Demonstration seating is first-come, first serve at the door. Be sure to arrive at least 1/2 hour in advance of the demonstration.
