SOUKOUS WORKSHOP /w LAKIESHA

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2010

(in honor of Congo Week)

Parkpoint Health Club

1200 N. Dutton Ave.

Santa Rosa CA 95401

6:30pm - 8:00pm

members $12/non-members $15

Contact 707-578-1640

to be added to the email announcements, email: golden2006@sbcglobal.net

CONGO WEEK III

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17 - SATURDAY , OCTOBER 23

SAVE THE DATES- October 7, 9, & 10, 2010

Cultural Arts of Gold, the organization that brought you the Congolese Dance and Drum Festival presents an encore of one of its master artists -

BIZA SOMPA

Come and experience extraordinary, electrifying, Congolese dance instructor, performer, and choreographer, as he always brings something unique to the dance floor. Biza is my teacher and I'm always amazed by what he has to offer. He is the Director and Founder of Bichini Bia Congo Dance Theater and currently resides and teaches in Ann Arbor, MI. You can read more about Biza at http://www.bichinibiacongo.com

For those who missed his N. California Tour in the summer, this is another quick opportunity to experience one of the best at his craft. Those of you who attended the tour know what a treat dancing with Biza Sompa was. So, come on back and bring a friend or two. Please spread the word!!!!!!!

*Special Thanks to Leslie C., Dimensions Dance Theater, and Mbayero for co-sponsoring these dates for us.

As you may or may not know, the annual Congolese Dance and Drum Festival that began in June 2006 has been postponed and is tentatively scheduled for October 2011 if all goes as planned. See you on the dance floor!

In Dance,
LaKiesha
Director, Cultural Arts of Gold (CAG)

BIZA SOMPA WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:

(All Classes $15-$20 Sliding Scale)

Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts
1428 Alice St., 2nd floor, Studio A
Oakland

Thursday: October 7, 2010 ~ 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Saturday: October 9, 2010 ~ 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Sunday: October 10, 2010 ~12:00pm – 1:30pm

Contact Info: golden2006@sbcglobal.net or 510-368-2475

Also: Saturday, October 9, 2010

418 Project, 418 Front Street, Santa Cruz

11:30am - 1:00pm

*special thanks to Elizabeth for hosting this class

A big THANK YOU to those who supported my teacher, BIZA SOMPA, during his Northern CA tour from June 24 - July 3. It was great to have him here since he doesn't get to come often. He'll be back if you missed him! If you did make it out please be sure to update those that missed out so that they can catch him next time. Special Thanks to Muisi-kongo for the collaborative work on behalf of the Fua Dia Congo/Congolese Dance and Drum Workshop, as well as Leslie C, Alseny, Asia, Elizabeth, Cai, and Kris for hosting the workshops in their studio space, we couldn't have done it without you! Again, stay tuned for (CAG)Cultural Arts of Gold artists with future tours, workshops, fundraisers, etc for the (CDDF) Congolese Dance and Drum Festival, which has been tentatively rescheduled for October 6 - 9, 2011....

In Dance,
LaKiesha
Director, Cultural Arts of Gold

SAVE THE DATES- June 24 - July 3, 2010

Cultural Arts of Gold, the organization that brought you the Congolese Dance and Drum Festival presents one of its master artists -

BIZA SOMPA

Come and experience extraordinary, electrifying, Congolese dance instructor, performer, and choreographer, as he always brings something unique to the dance floor. Biza is my teacher and I'm always amazed by what he has to offer. He is the Director and Founder of Bichini Bia Congo Dance Theater and currently resides and teaches in Ann Arbor, MI. You can read more about Biza at http://www.bichinibiacongo.com/

This tour will encompass 4 OAKLAND dance workshops, including a Guinea-Congolese combo class with our very own Alseny Soumah! This tour is one not to be missed!! The full schedule is included. Flyers will follow soon...Please spread the word!!!!!!!

This tour is co-sponsored by the Malonga/Fua Dia Congo Family. Also, thanks to Alseny Soumah, Leslie Carter, as well as the contact people in the surrounding areas for helping to make this tour happen.

As you may or may not know, the annual Congolese Dance and Drum Festival that began in June 2006 has been postponed and is tentatively scheduled for September 30-October 3, 2010 if all goes as planned. So, I'm hoping that Biza Sompa's tour will help you cope with the CDDF being rescheduled (smile). See you on the dance floor!

In Dance,

LaKiesha

Director, Cultural Arts of Gold (CAG)

BIZA SOMPA TOUR SCHEDULE:

Thursday 6/24/10 - Saturday 7/3/10

Thur: 6/24 - Grass Valley:5pm~ St. Joseph's Cultural Ctr, 410 S. Church St.

Fri: 6/25 - Ukiah:7pm~The SPACE, 145 E. Church St.

Sat: 6/26 - Santa Cruz:11:30am~418 Project, 418 Front St.

Sun: 6/27 - OAKLAND:4pm~Guinea/Congolese Combo /w Alseny Soumah & Biza Sompa, Malonga Ctr, 1428 Alice St., 3rd floor

Mon: 6/28 - OAKLAND:7:30pm~Malonga Ctr., 1428 St., 2nd floor

Tue: 6/29 - Santa Cruz:7:30pm~Pacific Cultural Center, 1307 Seabright Ave.

Thur: 7/1 - OAKLAND:6pm~Malonga Ctr., 1428 St., 2nd floor

Fri: 7/2 - Santa Rosa:6:30pm~Parkpoint Health Club, 1200 N. Dutton Ave.

Sat: 7/3 - Santa Cruz:11:30am~418 Project, 418 Front St.

Sat: 7/3 - OAKLAND:6:30pm~Malonga Ctr., 1428 Alice St., 2nd floor

Contact Info: golden2006@sbcglobal.net or 510-368-2475

Also View Schedule at: http://www.youmustdance.blogspot.com/

CONGOLESE DANCE CLASS
w/ LAKIESHA

TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010

DANCE MISSION
3316 24TH STREET (ACROSS FROM 24TH/MISSION BART)
SAN FRANCISCO
8:00PM - 9:30PM
$12, DROP-INS WELCOME

CONTACT INFO: GOLDEN2006@SBCGLOBAL.NET
510-368-2475