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DSWG October events: Sabar in the Studio @ UC Berkeley
In Uncategorized on October 20, 2011 at 11:00 pmGreetings 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.
Sept. Meeting with Prof. SanSan Kwan and Dancer/Choreographer Lenora Lee
In Uncategorized on September 19, 2011 at 4:31 amSeptember Meeting:
A special welcome to new TDPS faculty member, Professor SanSan Kwan;
A conversation with CounterPULSE artist-in-residence, Lenora Lee
Wednesday, September 21
6 – 8 PM
Dwinelle Annex Room 126, UC Berkeley campus
Join us in welcoming Professor SanSan Kwan to TDPS, DSWG and UC Berkeley! This evening’s meeting will feature Professor Kwan, who will discuss her research in Chinese diasporic performance. CounterPULSE artist-in-residence Lenora Lee will also join us and provide us the opportunity to ask questions about her work. This will be a great opportunity to learn about Professor Kwan’s exciting research and Lenora Lee’s intriguing artistic work.
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