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Djoniba Dance Centre Instructor
Maguette Camara
African
Biography:
Maguette Camara is a recognized West African choreographer, musician, and teacher who is based in New York City. Mr. Camara began his career with the Ballet Bougarabou Dance Company, and 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 such as The Lincoln Center Outdoor Concert Series, The Guggenheim Museum, The Rolling Stones World Tour, Epcot Center Disney World, The World Trade Center Jazz Festival, Barnard College, Cathedral High School, and Battery Park City Parks Conservancy. He teaches both African dance and drum to all levels and all ages.
Class Description:
You will learn Djimbe style dancing using rhythms, movements, and steps from West Africa, including Guinea, Mali, and Ivory Coast.