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Class description: >> African Healing Dance Workshop for Women Remember: If you can breathe, you can dance!
Join the AFRICAN HEALING DANCE RETREAT FOR WOMEN - A one day event to pamper ourselves and experience the joyful spirit of Africa!
Close your eyes and picture yourself in the African jungle. Listen to the healing sound of the forest and take your first step in. Welcome to your tribe… This workshop takes us on a journey into Africa and into ourselves. We use it as a metaphor for life, and we take this opportunity to let go of what does not serve us and embrace life more fully. Using African wisdom, story telling, music and dance, we celebrate being a woman in a safe, supportive and truly loving environment. You will experience true joy, total freedom, acceptance, and a deeper sense of peace. You will feel like you are … back home, in the village. Come and be a part of the tribe — truly celebrate yourself and embrace community spirit with us. Invite all your girlfriends and sign up early to qualify for the discount! Read more...
>> Afro'Robic
Afro'Robic™ is an amazing African dance class specially designed by Jacky Essombe for aerobic fitness, blending the richness of African dance and music with traditional history and culture to create a fun and exciting workout! Afro'Robic™ is suitable to all fitness levels and the moves are created so that you can either go at your own pace or push yourself for a serious workout! come and join us! You will amaze yourself! And remember, there is only one rule: Take your shoes off, and smile! That is, after you leave your mind aside…
In africa, dance is for everybody within the community. The class that Jacky is offering focuses on bringing confidence in one's ability to dance and therefore to be part of the group. This is the reason why we do not offer classes according to the level of experience in African dance. All it takes is for you to just love it! We explore the steps with their many variations, to fit everybody's physical abilities so that everyone is included in the experience. Come and join us! If you are wondering about whether you can do it or not, simply join a free class and you'll see how much fun it is! And of course you'll want to bring all your girlfriends along...
FREE CLASSES - FALL 2010
| Day and time | Location | Date | | | | | | | | | Tuesday
7:15 pm
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8:15 pm | Trout Lake Community Center
3350 Victoria drive
(604) 257-6955
http://www.vancouver.ca/parks/cc/troutlake/ | Center currently closed | | | | Wednesday
5:45 pm
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6:45 pm | Kitsilano Community Center
2690 Larch street
(604) 257 6976
http://www.vancouver.ca/parks/cc/kitsilano/ | September 8, 2010 | Sunday
90 min class !
12:45 pm
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2:15 pm | Roundhouse Community Center
181 Roundhouse Mews
(corner of Davie & Pacific Blvd)
(604) 713 1800
http://roundhouse.ca | September 5, 2010
WITH LIVE DRUMMING!!! |
CLASS SCHEDULE : September to December 2010
| Date and time | Location | Session Details (Various session length) | | | | Tuesday
7:15 pm
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8:15 pm | Trout Lake Community Center
3350 Victoria drive
(604) 257-6955
http://www.vancouver.ca/parks/cc/troutlake/ | Center closed for renovations | | | | Wednesday
5:45 pm
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6:45 pm | Kitsilano Community Center
2690 Larch street
(604) 257 6976
http://www.vancouver.ca/parks/cc/kitsilano/ | Sept 15th to Oct 27th
(7 weeks)
Nov 10th to Dec 22nd
(7 weeks) | Sunday
90 min class!
12:45 pm
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2:15 pm | Roundhouse Community Center
181 Roundhouse Mews (corner of Davie & Pacific Blvd)
(604) 713 1800
http://roundhouse.ca | Sept 12th to Oct 31st
(8 weeks)
Nov 14th to Dec 19th
(6 weeks)
WITH LIVE DRMMING! |
Cost:
Drop-ins: $15 (reg. class) or $17 (90 min class). Please check with each community center.
6 or 7-week session: only $79 or $87 (tax incl.)
8-week session: only $89 (tax incl.) & $99 at the Roundhouse
Men are welcome to these classes!
REGISTRATION and PAYMENT INFORMATION
Please register and pay with each community center directly.
PLEASE SIGN-UP IN ADVANCE IF YOU CAN, IT HELPS A LOT... THANK YOU.
FAQ for Afro’Robics:
Q1 - If I have registered for an entire series at one community centre and I miss a class, can I make up for that class by attending another one at a different community centre?
Answer - No. When you sign up for a series at one centre, you are paying that specific centre. Community centers are independent from each other and revenues for programs are not shared therefore if you want to attend a class at a different centre, you will have to pay a drop-in fee. The cost of the series is designed so that you are getting the value of more than one free class when you compare to what it would cost to pay the drop-in fee each time ($15x6=$90 vs. cost for 6-week series $69). Therefore even if you have to miss one class, you are not loosing any money.
Q 2 – Do you have levels at your classes?
Answer – The classes are meant to reflect some of the values that are important in the African culture. In a village, we all dance together, men and women, children and parents, grandchildren and grandparents. We can share the same music and dance steps regardless of each person’s level of experience or fitness. Therefore the dance has to adapt to the dancer, not the other way around. In my classes, each person is encouraged to listen to their body and dance according to their own ability or preference.
>> African Dance
SOUKOUSS for Women
Soukouss is a contemporary music and dance style from Congo. It is very popular in African night clubs worldwide, and it is a fun style that allows for each dancer's creativity. This class taught by Jacky Essombe will teach you how to dance when you attend any African party or go to an African night club. Come and you'll be able to show off your sexy hip movements at the next Africa dance party you attend!
Next Class in 2010:
FALL 2010
Series Level 1 - Sundays *Beginners and previous participants welcome*
WHEN: September 12th to October 24th
TIME: 3:15 pm to 4:45 pm
DURATION: 7 weeks
WHERE: 7th avenue Studio - 1555 West 7th avenue (@ Granville), top floor
COST:
$95 per person per 7-week series (90 min. class!)
$80 per person for repeat students or Level 2 (students who have taken at least 2 level 1 series)
Advance registration is required please.
New students: NO DROP-INS - You can drop-in at the FIRST CLASS only ($20 charge).
Repeat students: You can drop-in anytime - $15 charge
Series Level 1 - Sundays *Beginners and previous participants welcome*
WHEN: November 14th to December 19th
TIME: 3:15 pm to 4:45 pm
DURATION: 6 weeks
COST:
$82 per person per 6-week series (90 min. class!)
$69 per person for repeat students or Level 2 (students who have taken at least 2 level 1 series)
Registration and payment:
Please email jessombe@jackyessombe.com to register, with the subject line “soukouss registration”. Please make sure you use this heading as it will allow me to identify your email right away. Space is limited so please register as soon as possible.
You can pay cash, by cheque or credit card on the first day of the series. If you cannot attend the first class of the series, you can join on the second class and will pay only for the remaining classes. The second class of the series is your last chance to join in, after that you'll have to wait for the next series.
FAQ for Soukouss:
Q1 – I cannot come to all the classes but I’d like to drop in to a few. Is it OK?
Answer – We will practice several movements and combinations, and learn a choreography. Each class will build on the previous one therefore it is necessary to maintain consistency with the attendance. For that reason, even though it is possible to drop-in for the very first class ($20), you will have to sign up for the entire series if you wish to continue (unless you have taken this program before).
Q2 – I would very much like to sign up for the classes, but I will have to miss a couple. Can I make up for the missed classes on the next series?
Answer – No. Once the series is over, you will have to sign up for a new one if you wish to attend more classes (or at least drop in at the very first class of the next series).
Q3 – How can we get an opportunity for practical application of all the exciting new steps we will learn?
Answer – At the end of each series, we will go out together at the monthly Anza Club “Africa Dance” party so you can show off your new dance moves!
Bikutsi - Traditional Dance from Cameroon with LIVE DRUMMING
Friday, May 21 - WOMEN ONLY
Time: 6 pm to 7:15 pm
Bikutsi is a dance and musical genre from Cameroon. The name indicates a dance that is accompanied by stomping the feet on the ground. The word Bikutsi can be loosely translated as beating the ground continuously.
Bikutsi is characterized by an intense 6/8 rhythm, and is played in all sorts of gatherings, including parties, funerals and weddings.
We will learn the basic movements of Bikutsi and build it up to more complex dance steps, and explore how we use the same step to create several variations. We will then practice a fun and uplifting choreography.
*** Advance registration is required! ***
A 75-min traditional dance workshop with Live Drumming followed by an African Jam Night and a potluck!
"If music is the language of the soul, then African dance is the universal translation!" - Rachelle, Vancouver
Where: Unity Church - 5840 Oak street
When: Friday, May 21st, 2010
Cost: $17 (pre-registration until 1pm on May 21) - $20 at the door
$19 for African Jam Night ($30 for both events)
How to register: please email jessombe@jackyessombe.com with the subject: “Registration for Bikutsi dance” – Please DO USE this subject line to make it easy for me to track your registration… Thank you
Payment: cash only at the door please
TraditionaL Ghana Dance: "ADZOGBO"
*POSTPONED to a later date* A new date will be scheduled and posted as soon as possible - Thank you for your understanding
Traditional Dance from Ghana with Juliet Kettor
Men and women welcome!
Unity Church – 5840 Oak street
Time: 6 pm to 8 pm
A 2-hour traditional dance workshop followed by a potluck. Warm-up and cool down by Jacky Essombe, followed by the following dance from Ghana:
ADZOGBO
Adzogbo originated from Benin (Dahomey) as a Dzovu (religious music and dance). lt was called Dzovu. During the performance, the men participants would display their ''dzoka'' (charms) especially the so-called "love charms” to seduce women. When this music was brought to Togo and later Ghana in the late 19th century, its functions changed. The southeastern Ewe of Ghana now performs it for entertainment during festivals and other social occasions. Adzogbo is evenly divided into two sections depending on the occasion and the context in which it is to be performed. Through choreographed pieces and development, the dance has incorporated most of the contemporary movements that embrace unity and healing to members and preach love for each other. The women's’ section or phase of the dance is called ''Kadodo'' it brings artistic and intrinsic footwork and relief when it is performed. It is both performed by men and women.
Cost: $25 (pre-registration until 1pm on March 15) - $30 at the door
Where: Unity Church – 5840 Oak street
When: 6 pm to 8 pm
How to register: please email jessombe@jackyessombe.com with the subject: “Registration for Ghana dance” – Please DO USE this subject line to make it easy for me to track your registration… Thank you
Payment: cash only at the door please
About Juliet Kettor
Originally from Ghana, Juliet holds a B.A. degree in Dance Studies and Sociology and a Masters of Philosophy in Arts. After studying dance and drumming for ten (10) years, she is an accomplished choreographer, dancer, drummer, performer, project director, and a teacher by profession with many years of experience. With a highly innovative approach to her traditional heritage, she has taught dance, drumming and instrumental classes and workshops in schools, festivals and events, both in Africa and abroad. She is ready to surprise you and share with you the love of the God's given gift that is hidden in you. Her zest for life is highly contagious, so get ready for an unforgettable experience of joy and laughter!
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