UPCOMING EVENTS:

CONGO WEEK V

Sunday, October 14 to Saturday, October 20, 2012

For More info go to:

www.congoweek.com 

MATONDO-NYC!

Thanks again to those who actually came out to support my first class in NYC, those who forwarded the email, passed the word, observed, inquired, wanted to attend but couldn't, and those who were there in spirit. You are appreciated. I enjoyed myself and I feel like everyone did too. Let's keep this going by spreading the good word, coming back with your friends, and enjoying ourselves again. It can only get better so let's make it happen! Thanks again for supporting me and CONGOLESE dance. Much love to NYC!


In dance,
LaKiesha

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

SOUKOUS CONGOLESE DANCE CLASS

(Social/Contemporary Congolese Dance Class)


Location: TANGO MAGDALENA
580 Grand Ave Suite #305
Oakland, CA 94601

**FREE PARKING available underneath the freeway BUT, you need to allow extra time**
You must press # then 305 on call box to get in the bldg.

SATURDAYS (August)*
11:00am - 12:30pm
$15, drop-in


*Please Note: The time change and that it will take place weekly for the rest of this month.


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


ALSO:

CONGOLESE DANCE CLASS

w/ MAKAYA KAYOS

Location: DANCE MISSION THEATER

3316 24TH Street

San Francisco, CA 94110

(right across from 24th/Mission BART)

TUESDAYS*

8:oopm - 9:30pm

$12, drop-in

Live drumming!!!

CONGOLESE DANCE & DRUM FESTIVAL 2009
(updated 5/31/09)
JUNE 4 - JUNE 7

Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts
1428 Alice Street, Oakland, 94612

CDDF 2009 Schedule: (Below are the confirmed artists as of this date, however, schedule is subject to change**)



Thursday: June 4 (Studio A, 2nd floor)

6:00-6:45 Lecture – Isaura Oliveira
7:00-8:15 Dance Class - Biza
8:30-9:45 HAITIAN Dance- Colette Eloi


Friday: June 5 (Studio A, 2nd floor)

7:00-8:15 Dance Class – Bassouamina
8:30-9:45 Dance Class - Makaya


Saturday: June 6 (Studio E, 3rd floor)

9:00 - Lecture – Mutombo Mpanya
10:15-11:30 Brasilian DRUM
11:45-1:00 BRASILIAN Dance – Isaura Oliveira
1:00 – 2:15 Song/Drum Class - A. Mampouya
1:15-2:15 FREE Youth Dance/Drum – Biza (STUDIO C,3RD FLOOR*)
2:30-3:45 Dance Class - Bassouamina
4:00-5:15 Song/Drum Class – Mounzeo
5:30-6:45 Dance Class - Makaya
7:00-8:15 Dance Class - Biza


Sunday: June 7 (Studio E, 3rd floor)

9:00 –10:15 Song/Drum Class – Mounzeo
10:30-11:45 SOUKOUS Class – LaKiesha
12:00-1:15 CUBAN Dance – Emese’-MOTAD
1:30-2:45 Dance Class - Biza
3:00-4:15 Dance Class - Bassouamina
4:30-5:45 Dance – All Congo Teachers



CDDF FEES:

Dance Workshops: $15 each
Drum Workshops: $20 each
Youth Dance/Drum Workshop: FREE (all ages)
Lectures: FREE


All 13 Dance Workshops Only: $195
All 4 Drum Workshops Only: $80


4-day Complete Package: $275
Package includes:
DANCE WORKSHOPS-10 Congolese, 1 Haitian, 1 Cuban, 1 Brasilian
DRUM WORKSHOPS-3 Congolese, 1 Brasilian
2 Lectures
1 Youth Dance/Drum Workshop


CDDF VENDOR FEES/INFO:

VENDOR Registration Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2009

*PLEASE NOTE: All Vendors must PRE-REGISTER*


Saturday and Sunday Only (Limited space. Due to the nature of this event, we would like to keep vendors within our cultural theme). Please send an email to receive the application.

Make payable to: "LaKiesha Golden, P.O. Box 18576, Oakland, CA 94619
M.O. or CASH only please!

For Businesses (Selling of items)
Saturday or Sunday: $50 per day
Both days: $80

For Promotional/Informational (Display only, No selling of any items)
Saturday or Sunday:$40 per day
Both days: $60



CDDF CONTACT INFO:

CDDF Coordinator, LaKiesha Golden
CONGOFESTIVAL@YAHOO.COM
510-368-2475
WWW.YOUMUSTDANCE.BLOGSPOT.COM

CONGOLESE DANCE CLASS

Location: DANCE MISSION THEATER

3316 24TH Street

San Francisco, CA 94110

(right across from 24th/Mission BART)

TUESDAYS*

8:oopm - 9:30pm

$12, drop-in

Live drumming!!!


*Please Note: Guest Teachers, Vivien and Makaya are currently teaching this class until further notice while I'm on a hiatus. You're support is still appreciated. Thanks.



SOUKOUS Dance Class
(Social/Contemporary Congolese Dance Class)


Location: TANGO MAGDALENA
580 Grand Ave Suite #305
Oakland, CA 94601
**FREE PARKING available underneath the freeway**
You must press # then 305 on call box to get in the bldg.


1st and 3rd SATURDAYS only*
3:30pm - 5:00pm
$15, drop-in


*Please Note: There is no class this Saturday, May 16, however, the next one is tentatively scheduled for May 23, 2009. There is no class Saturday, June 6th, due to the CDDF 2009!

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

CONGOLESE DANCE & DRUM FESTIVAL 2009

JUNE 4 - JUNE 7

Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts
1428 Alice Street, Oakland, 94612

CDDF 2009 Schedule: (Below are the confirmed artists as of this date, however, schedule is subject to change**)



Thursday: June 4 (Studio A, 2nd floor)
6:00-6:45 Lecture – Isaura Oliveira
7:00-8:15 Dance Class - Biza
8:30-9:45 HAITIAN Dance- Colette Eloi


Friday: June 5 (Studio A, 2nd floor)
7:00-8:15 Dance Class – Bassouamina
8:30-9:45 Dance Class - Makaya Kayos


Saturday: June 6 (Studio E, 3rd floor)
9:00 - Lecture – Mutombo Mpanya
10:15-11:30 Brasilian DRUM
11:45-1:00 BRASILIAN Dance – Isaura Oliveira
1:15-2:15 FREE Youth Dance/Drum – Biza
2:30-3:45 Dance Class - GUEST
4:00-5:15 Dance Class - Bassouamina
5:30-6:45 Song/Drum Class – Mounzeo
6:45-8:00 Dance Class - Makaya
8:15-9:30 Dance Class - Biza


SATURDAY, June 6 Drum Schedule: (Additional Class that will occur simultaneously with the Youth class***)

***1:00 – 2:15 ~ A. Mampouya

Sunday: June 7 (Studio E, 3rd floor)
9:00 – 10:15 Song/Drum Class – Mounzeo
10:30-11:45 SOUKOUS Class – LaKiesha
12:00-1:15 CUBAN Dance – Emese’-MOTAD
1:30-2:45 Dance Class - Biza
3:00-4:15 Dance Class - GUEST
4:30-5:45/6 Dance – All Congo Teachers




PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 29, 2009

Make payable to: "LaKiesha Golden, P.O. Box 18576, Oakland, CA 94619
Please Note: Payments may also be made in person, Sorry No Refunds or No Postdated Checks!

CDDF PRE-REGISTRATION FEES:

Any 5 or more classes: $13 each
All 15 classes: $195

**Please Note: There is no pre-registration discount for the drum classes although Pre-registration is highly preferred so teachers have an idea of the # of students


CDDF FEES:

Dance Workshops: $15 each
Drum Workshops: $20 each
Youth Dance/Drum Workshop: FREE (all ages)
Lectures: FREE


All 15 Dance Workshops Only: $225
All 4 Drum Workshops Only: $80


4-day Complete Package: $305
Package includes:
DANCE WORKSHOPS-12 Congolese, 1 Haitian, 1 Cuban, 1 Brasilian
DRUM WORKSHOPS-3 Congolese, 1 Brasilian
2 Lectures
1 Youth Dance/Drum Workshop


CDDF VENDOR FEES/INFO:

VENDOR Registration Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2009

*PLEASE NOTE: All Vendors must PRE-REGISTER*


Saturday and Sunday Only (Limited space. Due to the nature of this event, we would like to keep vendors within our cultural theme). Please send an email to receive the application.

Make payable to: "LaKiesha Golden, P.O. Box 18576, Oakland, CA 94619
M.O. or CASH only please!

For Businesses (Selling of items)
Saturday or Sunday: $50 per day
Both days: $80

For Promotional/Informational (Display only, No selling of any items)
Saturday or Sunday:$40 per day
Both days: $60



CDDF CONTACT INFO:

CDDF Coordinator, LaKiesha Golden
CONGOFESTIVAL@YAHOO.COM
510-368-2475
WWW.YOUMUSTDANCE.BLOGSPOT.COM

SAVE THE DATES!!!!


THURSDAY, JUNE 4 - SUNDAY, 7, 2009

CONGOLESE DANCE & DRUM FESTIVAL 2009
Oakland, CA

Hello all,

I wanted to ensure that you mark your calendars for this year’s Congolese Dance & Drum Festival to take place June 4 – 7, 2009 at the (MCCA) Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts, 1428 Alice Street in downtown Oakland. This year’s conference will have a new face-displaying some of the Diaspora of the Congo. There will be workshops in Congolese Drum & Dance and its Diaspora, such as Haitian, and Cuban Folkloric dance. So, please join us as we bring you great local, national, and international artists to give you more than just a Taste Of The Congo. This may be the last year due to funding so, your support is greatly appreciated. Please help us by spreading the word and forwarding this email to all who may be interested. All dance workshops: $15 each, drum workshops: $25 each. A discount will apply if registration is complete by the pre-registration deadline, however, those details to follow at a later date. We look forward to seeing you at our festival!

Some of the confirmed artists are:
(More TBA**)


Biza Sompa
Makaya Kayos
LaKiesha Golden
Emese' (Cuban)
Vivien Bassouamina
Jean-Armel Mampouya
Colette Eloi (Haitian)
Mutombo Mpanya


For further information, email CONGOFESTIVAL@YAHOO.COM to be added to our email list or call (510) 368-2475.

Please send all mail correspondence to:
CDDF
c/o LaKiesha Golden
P.O. Box 18576
Oakland, CA 94619

In Dance,
CDDF Coordinator

CONGOLESE DANCE WORKSHOP

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2008


TANGO MAGDALENA
(Professional Administration Building-need to be buzzed in)
580 Grand Avenue, Suite #305, Oakland, CA


2:30PM - 3:00PM - Meet/Greet, View Soukous Videos

3:00PM - 4:30PM - Dance Workshop
$15


**You may view info about me at @
http://www.tangomagdalena.com/guest_teachers.html


Contact me at golden2006@sbcglobal.net or 510-368-2475

CONGOLESE DANCE WORKSHOP (LIVE DRUMMING!)


SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2008


WORLD DANCE CENTER
1901 SAN PABLO AVE @ HEARST, BERKELEY, CA

3:30PM - 5:30PM
$20

SOUKOUS CLASS/TRADITIONAL CLASS COMBO!!!!!!

Congolese Dance w/ LaKiesha & International Guest MAIMOUNA (she's back...)

Maimouna is from Mali, West Africa and resides in Paris, France
she will teach the first half of the class as before with a variation of comtemporary styles including N'dombolo (Congo), Coupe Decale' (Ivory Coast), etc.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2008
DANCE MISSION THEATER
3316 24TH STREET (across from 24th/Mission BART)
San Francisco 94110
415-826-4441
$12.00


Come on out and bring a friend...Your support is needed to continue to bring in guest teachers. Thanks in advance! See you on the dance floor!!!!

CONGOLESE DANCE CLASS

DANCE MISSION THEATER

3316 24TH Street

San Francisco, CA 94110

(right accross from 24th/Mission BART)

TUESDAYS

8:oopm - 9:30pm

$12, drop-in

Live drumming!!!

CONGOLESE DANCE AND DRUM FESTIVAL 2008

June 5 - June 8

Thursday, June 5 – Saturday, June 7
@ LANEY COLLEGE DANCE STUDIO, D-100
900 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94607
(campus map - http://laney.peralta.edu/apps/page.asp?Q=CollegeMap&menutab=1)




Festival Schedule:

Thurs., JUNE 5 Dance Schedule:

5:45 - 6:45 - Mini Lecture ~ Mbala Nkanga

7:00 - 8:15 - Dance - Mouyabi
8:15 – 9:30 – Dance - Vivien




Thurs., JUNE 5 Drum Schedule:

7:00 - 8:30 ~ Titos



Fri., JUNE 6 Dance Schedule:

5:45 - 7:00 - Dance ~ Kayos (Makaya)

7:00 - 8:15 - Dance ~ Biza

8:15 - 9:30 - Dance ~ Titos




Fri., JUNE 6 Drum Schedule:
7:00 - 8:30 ~ Mouyabi



Sat., JUNE 7 Dance Schedule:

9 - 10 - Youth Drum/Dance ~ Massengo

10:00 - 11:30 - BEG. Dance ~ LaKiesha

11:30 - 1:00 - Dance ~ Mbayero

1:00 - 2:30 - Dance ~ Titos

2:30 - 4:00 - Dance ~ Mouyabi

4:00 - 5:30 - Dance ~Biza




Sat., JUNE 7 Drum Schedule:
10:00 - 11:30 ~ Kayos (Makaya)

12:30 - 2:00 ~ Mbay

3:00 - 4:30 ~ Armel


PERFORMANCE @ 8:00PM - LANEY COLLEGE THEATER





Sunday, June 8, 2008
@ MALONGA CASQUELOURD CENTER FOR THE ARTS
1428 Alice Street, 3rd flr., Oakland, CA 94612



Sun., JUNE 8 Schedule:

9 - Lecture/Discussion - Mbala Nkanga

10:30-12-Soukous~LaKiesha/Kayos/Vivien

12:00 - 1:30 - Dance ~ Mbayero

1:30 - 3:00 - Dance ~ Titos

3:00 - 4:30 - Dance ~ Biza

4:30 - 6:00 - All Teachers



Contact Info:

CONGOFESTIVAL@YAHOO.COM OR (510) 368-2475

WWW.YOUMUSTDANCE.BLOGSPOT.COM

Pre-registration Cost:

6 or more dance classes-$13 each, Total Dance Pkg-$195

Pre-Registration due by TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2008 (M.O. or CASH, if in person)

Mail M.O.'s and make payable to: LaKiesha Golden, P.O. Box 22066, Oakland, CA 94623

Pre-registration does not apply to Drum Workshops!




General Cost:

Each Dance Workshop-$15, Each Drum Workshop-$20, Lectures-FREE, Youth Workshop-FREE




VENDOR INFO:

All interested vendors must pre-register!

Fees: Thursday or Friday - $30/day, Saturday or Sunday - $50/day, Saturday w/ performance - $75

Vendor Conact: Corinthia Peoples, (510)-757-4110 or corinthiapeoples@gmail.com


HOTEL INFO: (not affiliated with the Festival)

*Close to Venue*

Oakland Marriott City Center
· 1001 Broadway
· Oakland, California 94607 USA
· Phone: 510-451-4000

Courtyard by Marriot Downtown Oakland
· 988 Broadway
· Oakland, California 94607 USA
· Phone: 510-625-8282

*Close to Oakland Airport*

Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites, Oakland
66 Airport Access Road, Oakland 94603
Toll-free: (800) 651-1883, Phone: (510) 569-4400

*Cost efficient* & near Oakland Airport*

Days Inn San Francisco-Oakland Airport/Coliseum
8350 Edes Avenue
Oakland, CA, 94621
Phone: 510-568-1880
Fax: 510-569-4652

CONGOLESE DANCE CLASS

DANCE MISSION THEATER
3316 24TH Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(right accross from 24th/Mission BART)

TUESDAYS, 8:oopm - 9:30pm
$12, drop-in

Live drumming!!!

**SAVE the DATES**

Thursday, June 5 - Saturday, June 7 @ Laney College
Dance Studio, D-100
900 Fallon Street, Oakland 94607


1 blk from Lake Merritt BART Station
(bet. E. 7th & E. 10th Streets)
(map-http://laney.peralta.edu/apps/page.asp?Q=CollegeMap&menutab=1)


Sunday, June 8, 2008 @ Malonga Center
1428 Alice Street, 3rd floor, Oakland 94612

Congolese Dance and Drum Festival in Oakland, CA

~DANCE~DRUM~YOUTH WORKSHOP~LECTURE/DISCUSSION~

FUN! FUN! FUN!

Scheduled Artists:

VIVIEN Bassouamina**
Francois (Makaya) KAYOS**
ARMEL Mampouya

BIZA Sompa

Constant MASSENGO

Jean-Armel MAMPOUYA

Jean Paul MOUYABI*

LaKiesha Golden

TITOS Sompa

MBALA Nkanga

MBAY Louvouezo

Patrice 'MBAYERO' Louvouezo

*International Guest via Paris, France
**International Guest via Congo-Brazza

To Be Added to Info List, Email: congofestival@yahoo.com

510-368-2475

CONGOLESE WORKSHOP - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2007


Please pass the word to those who may be interested…….

Come join us for Congolese at the Le Hot Sauce Part Deux Event!!!!!



http://www.redwoodcityswing.com - click for directions, details, etc.

Location for Congolese Workshop:

Imperial Ballroom
822 Cassia Street
Redwood City, CA 94063

(650) 366-0504

5:30pm - 6:45pm, $20



general contact info:

www.youmustdance.blogspot.com

golden2006@sbcglobal.net