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Trommer og Danse Klasser The Djembe
and Dance Workshop Series is the conerstone of the
Forè-Foté School of Drum and Dance curriculum. The award-winning program
developed by Forè-Foté member, Aboubacar Miguel Camara, and incorporated into all
of Forè-Foté's Europe. workshops combines intensive hands-on training with
in-depth multi-media, lecture and analysis for a complete and
comprehensive perspective into the traditional music and culture of Guinea
and the sur-rounding areas. Workshops are held throughout the year and are
conducted in six-week series for maximum flexibility, student retention
and student budgets. No two series are completely alike. Instructors
choose from a variety of level-appropriate rhythms, exercises,
arrangements and techniques that best suit the students' needs during the
specific session while preparing them for graduation and certification
allowing them to move on to the next level. The Forè-Foté "Danmark School
of Drum and Dance" currently has three on-going levels. Check the calendar section to find out when your next class
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Class Descriptions
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Level I - Students learn proper
hand techniques, production of basic sounds and exercises for stamina and
speed, while focusing on traditional rhythms, their cultural origins and
uses, from the core djembe playing Diaspora located in and around present
day Guinea, West Africa. A variety of multimedia tools including maps,
slides, CD's, and video are used to help illustrate the region's culture
and a lecture on Guinean musical history is conducted. See the Levels section
to find out the specific requirements for this class. |
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Level II - Students focus on more advanced djembe and dunun rhythms
and arrangements, with the emphasis on dununs. Students are expected to
rotate on Sangban, Kenkeni, Doundoumba, and Djembé and become versed in
both traditional and ballet styles. Level II students also are introduced
to a variety of complex rhythmic concepts and are taught djembe solo
techniques for various rhythms. See the Levels
section to find out the specific requirements for this
class. |
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Level III - Students are assembled into a performance group atmosphere and
must memorize longer and more complex rhythms and arrangements. Students
focus on more advanced djembe solo technique, dunun improvisation and
begin to understand and develop the ability to accompany and lead West
African dance. Students are expected to perform at community concerts and
other special events. See the Levels
section to find out the specific requirements for this
class. |
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