Let’s Dance – African Dance and Drumming Workshop Series – Rentals @ Riverside
May 10 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Let’s Dance – African Dance and Drumming Workshop Series
Rentals @ Riverside
Description Provided by Bichini Bia Congo Dance Theater Company
Join us at the Riverside Arts Center for an exciting event filled with rhythm, movement, and culture. Explore traditional and contemporary African dance and drumming styles from Master instructors in a fun and welcoming environment. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, this workshop series is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy the vibrant and diverse world of African dance and music. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with the community and immerse yourself in a rich cultural experience. Get ready to dance, drum, and have a blast!
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Location:
Dance Studio on the 2nd floor.
Instructor Bio:
Biza Sompa began his dance-choreography career in 1970 with the Ballet Damar and the Congolese National Dance Company in Brazzaville, Congo. He toured extensively throughout France, Belgium and Germany with the Paris based Congolese dance troupes Ballet Lemba and Ballet N'Kodia. In 1979 Biza founded the Bichini Bia Congo Dance Theater Company which is based in Ann Arbor, MI. Under his proficient guidance as the artistic director for the company, the members of Bichini Bia Congo are trained in the technical and aesthetic elements of Congolese dancing, singing, instrumentation, and drumming. Biza and his dance troupe travel to elementary and high schools throughout the country using African Dance as a cultural learning tool to educate and motivate young children. Currently, Biza is a lecturer in the dance department at the University of Michigan and Washtenaw Community College. In addition to teaching, Mr. Sompa also facilitates master classes, workshops, lectures and demonstrations.
