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Welcome to Africa ! This is a place where everybody belongs.
Thank you for visiting this site.
Check out video footage of Jacky in the Georgia Straight of February 1, 2012 at the City Hall proclamation of Black History Month by Mayor Greg Robertson:
http://www.straight.com/article-596141/vancouver/african-beats-take-over-vancouver-city-hall-black-history-month
Jacky Essombe's Black History Month event:
Village pictures courtesy of: http://jdtr.pagesperso-orange.fr/
If you cannot go to Africa this winter, Africa will come to you!
Current Classes
5 FREE CLASSES IN JANUARY 2012 !!!
Roundhouse Community Center, Yaletown
Sundays at 12:45 pm with live drumming
Kitsilano Community Center, Larch street & 12th
Wednesdays at 5:45 pm
Trout Lake Community Center, Victoria Drive @ 18th
Tuesdays at 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm
*NEW* Mother and Child African Dance & Culture at Trout Lake Community Centre
*CLICK HERE FOR WINTER CLASS SCHEDULE*
SOUKOUSS Dance for Women
January 15 to February 26, 2012
FREE class on January 8th, 2012
7-week series for beginners and repeat students
*Drop-ins welcome*
Come and learn how to dance at any African dance party you attend! More details...
Upcoming events and performances
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 ...
African Healing Dance Workshop for Women
New date in 2012 for North Vancouver coming soon
Travel to the deepest forests of Africa and connect more deeply with your Self. Allowing your Soul to guide and accompany you in your Journey for 2012. More details ...
Saturday, soon again in 2012
With Jacky Essombe and Guest Percussionist!
Bring your music instruments and your children and join in the circle. More details ...
Join the Afro'Robics classes in 2012 to stay healthy, happy and in shape! To help you reach your lifestyle and fitness goals, classes are being offered at the Roundhouse and Kitsilano community centres in Vancouver. Please click on the picture below to check the schedule. I look forward to dancing with you soon! Men and Women are welcome.
Please feel free to drop-in at any class, anytime, and also to join us at our many other programs throughout the year to experience the JOYFUL SPIRIT OF AFRICA ! Listen to Jacky in the Globe and Mail, talking about Afro’Robics: Click here Check out Jacky in the Georgia Straight, talking about Afro’Robics and Black History Month: http://www.straight.com/article-199769/black-not-just-dusty-facts
Watch Jacky on CBC Living Vancouver here.
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