Special Workshop
Donation – $10-25

Join this special West African Dance experience with Maguette that will get your body moving and heart rate up. Grab your lapa, scarf or fabric, to learn Djembe style dance using rhythms, movements and steps from regions of West Africa including Guinea, Mali and the Ivory Coast. This class is open to all levels.

Maguette Camara is a recognized West African choreographer, musician and teacher based in New York City. Camara began his career with the Ballet Bougarabou Dance Company. His extensive experience with this company allowed him to perform and present workshops in Morocco, Canada, Senegal and the United States. He has performed in diverse and impressive venues including The Lincoln Center Outdoor Concert Series, The Guggenheim Museum, The Rolling Stones World Tour, Epcot Center Disney World and The World Trade Center Jazz festival. As a faculty member at The Ailey School, Barnard College, Cathedral High School and Battery Park City Parks Conservancy, Maguette teaches both African dance and drum to all levels and all ages. Camara is also the artistic director and founder of the group Mane Kadang, which is guaranteed to set any stage on fyre.