Special Workshop
Donation – $10-25

Join us for an explosive dance workshop with master teacher Souleymane Solo Sana from Mali! Souleymane will teach traditional movements and dances to djembe rhythms of the Mande people of Mali, West Africa. This workshop will focus on movement of the Mande people practiced to honor harvest season and farming. Souleymane is a highly sought after leader among artists who has dedicated his life to the preservation of traditional dance, music and culture, researching constantly and teaching throughout the world.

Souleyman Solo Sana is an accomplished traditional dancer from Mali, West Africa. Dedicated to the preservation of Mali’s dance, music and culture, Solo is continuously researching to maintain an accurate representation and disbursement of the cultural information, movement and rhythm. A principal member of one of the premiere companies of Mali, Ballet Du District de Bamako, he has proven himself as a leader among artists. Solo’s presence at local ceremonies and festivals is in high demand. He has performed with renowned griots, musicians and internationally known artists such as Djeneba Seck and Oumou Sangare. Solo has taught students from France, Italy, U.S., Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Morocco and numerous African countries. Most notably, he has instructed internationally acclaimed dancers from the United States including university instructors and Broadway performers. He is currently in the U.S. performing, teaching workshops and leading school residencies independently as well as for Jeh Kulu Dance and Drum Theater. He was an instructor at the University of Vermont, a commissioned choreographer for Maimouna Keita African Dance company in New York, and a featured Artist in Residence at UNC-Greensboro where he created original choreography for Robin Gee’s Sugarfoote Productions.