Wednesday, May 16, 2007

YES, it's back, the Kongolese Dance and Drum Conference that everyone loved last year has come back for a second go round. Let's make this year even more wonderful than last year! Bring one, bring all and bring your good, positive energy once again so that everyone enjoys themselves. There are a few changes from last year, and from earlier announcements, some pluses and some minuses so, please read the schedule. Most of your (FAQ) Frequently Asked Questions can be answered by reading the information listed. If you need a registration form or brochure, email golden2006@sbcglobal.net. This year's conference is sponsored by Dimensions Dance Theater, Laney College Dance Club and the Malonga Caquelourd Center for the Arts. Any other questions, you may also contact 510-368-2475.

See ya at the conference!!!!!!!!

LOCATION~ Thursday, May 31 - Saturday, June 2, 2007:

Laney College Dance Department
900 Fallon Street, Rm., D-100, Oakland, CA 94607
1 blk from Lake Merritt Bart Station (bet. E. 7th and E. 1oth streets)
(campus map - http://laney.peralta.edu/apps/page.asp?Q=CollegeMap&menutab=1)

LOCATION~Sunday, June 3, 2007:

Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts (MCCFTA)
1428 Alice Street, 2nd & 3rd floors, Oakland, CA 94612
4 blks from 12th St/City Center Bart Station (bet. 14th and 17th streets)
Kongolese Dance & Drum Conference 2007 Schedule (updated instructors)

Cost: Dance Workshops~$15 ea., Drum Workshop~$20, Youth Dance/Drum Workshop~$8 (ages 4-18, ages 3 and under are Free), Lecture/Discussion~FREE
***Youth may also take Adult classes for $8)***

LOCATION: Thursday, May 31 - Saturday June 2 @ Laney College Dance Studio, D-100

Thursday, May 31

5:00pm - 6:00pm ~ Mini Lecture - Titos
6:15pm - 7:45pm ~ Dance - Titos
7:45pm - 9:00pm ~ Dance - Alain


Friday, June 1

5:15pm - 6:30pm ~ Dance - Wanuke
6:30pm - 7:45pm ~ Dance - Biza
7:45pm - 9:00pm ~ Dance - Mouyabi


Saturday, June 2

9:00am - 10:30am ~ DRUM - Titos
10:30am - 12:00pm ~ Beg. Dance - LaKiesha
12:00pm - 1:30pm ~ Dance - Alain
1:30pm - 2:30pm - YOUTH CLASS - Titos
2:30pm - 4:00pm ~ Dance - Mbayero
4:00pm - 5:30pm ~ Dance - Mouyabi
5:30pm - 7:00pm ~ Dance - Biza


LOCATION: Sunday, June 3 @ Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts, 2nd & 3rd floor

Sunday, June 3

9:00am - 10:30am - Lecture/Discussion - Titos
10:30am - 12:00pm ~ Dance - LaKiesha & Biza
12:00pm - 1:30pm ~ Dance - Mbayero
1:30pm - 3:00pm ~ Dance - Wanuke
3:00pm - 4:30pm ~ Dance - Titos & Mouyabi
4:30pm - 6:00pm ~ Dance - All Instructors