Welcome to Africa ! This is a place where everybody belongs.
Thank you for visiting this site.
If you cannot go to Africa, Africa will come to you!
Jacky's photo for this poster was taken by David Cowan at the 2013 Seattle World Rhythms Festival - www.sabroso.smugmug.com Next Event
AFRICA OYE! - Live music & dance event Featuring Munkie Ncapayi, Yoro Noukoussi, Kurai Mubaiwa, N'nato Camara and Jacky Essombe with Special Guests: Navaro Franco & the Orere drummers and Jacky Essombe & The Makalas Saturday, May 4th, 2013 The Wise Hall - 1882 Adanac Street Doors @ 7:30 pm - Show @ 8 pm $20 advance or $25 at the door Tickets and details HERE
SOUKOUSS DANCE FOR WOMEN Sundays, April 21 to June 2 at 11:15 am 6-week series for beginners and repeat students. Roundhouse Community Centre *Drop-ins welcome anytime* Come and learn how to dance at any African dance party you attend! More details...
AFRICAN DANCE STORIES AND SONGS SERIES - Women only! Sundays, April 21 to June 9 at 12:45 pm Roundhouse Community Centre, Yaletown *Drop-ins welcome*
New Class format: 6 weeks of dance classes followed by one free drumming class with Kevin Noble on June 9th (free for registered students only).More details...
MOTHER AND CHILD AFRICAN DANCE & CULTURE Coming soon! A onetime workshop at Trout Lake Community Centre Date to be confirmed
MAMA Dance Workshop for Women Coming soon Shake your bum, roll your hips and add some spice! A onetime only workshop at Kitsilano Community Centre. Time: to be confirmed To register: call (604) 257 6976 or simply drop-in. Cost: $17 Where: 2690 Larch street (@ 12th ave.)
Yep... We will practice some serious bum shaking...
AFRICAN DANCE AND TRADITIONAL SONGS WORKSHOP - A women's community celebration with live drumming **Women only!**
When: Sunday, January 13, 2013 Would you like to claim your part in the community? What does it feel like to belong to a community of sisters? Discover that experience in this unique two-hour workshop where you will sing traditional songs from Cameroon and learn a dance performed by women. In Africa, dancing and singing together is used as a way to solidify the connection between members of the community. The first 10 women to register receive a special dance gift!!!
Time: 12 pm to 2:00 pm To register: call (604) 713 1800 or simply drop-in. Cost: $19 Where: The Roundhouse (@ Davie & Pacific) With Live Drumming
Upcoming events and performances
African Healing Retreat for Women followed by The Spirit of the Village annual event! Saturday, October 26 A day of African inspired healing activities for Women, followed byThe Spirit of the Village annual event, to nurture the entire community. In Africa, typically women are the water carriers. They hold their communities together, and they understand that in order to do that, they need to spend time with each other to replenish their own energy. More details to come soon ...
African Dance Ritual Journey for Women Friday, February 15
A two-hour healing dance workshop where we experience Sowu, The Dance of Life, a West African ritual dance that will help you transition and let go of 2012 and its challenges in order to welcome and fully embrace 2013 and all its gifts.. More details ...
To be announced in 2013 With Jacky Essombe and Guest Percussionist! Bring your music instruments and your children and join in the circle. More details ...
Past events and performances
IN THE SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY - Live music & dance event Featuring PEPE DANZA & Wanafunzi with JACKY ESSOMBE & The Makalas Saturday, November 10th, 2012 The Wise Hall - 1882 Adanac Street Doors @ 7:30 pm - Show @ 8 pm $15 advance or $20 at the door Tickets and details HERE
The Spirit of the Village Event Saturday, February 25, 2012 African dance and drumming, storytelling, authentic home cooked African meal, togetherness... What better way to spend a cold winter day? Come experience the warmth of Africa! More details ...
