Dance Studies Working Group UC Berkeley

DSWG October events: Sabar in the Studio @ UC Berkeley

In Uncategorized on October 20, 2011 at 11:00 pm
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.
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