Learn Traditional West African Dance to Live Drumming

Event Date: 
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Event Location: 

Join Krasman Centre for an active and educational workshop on Traditional West African dance, featuring guest artist/instructor Zahra Badua accompanied by Kwasi on drums. ZahraMoves specializes in dances from Ghana and Guinea.

Participants will learn:

  • the polyrhythmic patterns as well as the historical and cultural context of these dances and how they represent their livelihood and stories
  • to use their arms, rapid movements of the torso, quick and intricate footwork, and hip isolations
  • traditional songs and rhythmic patterns that accompany these dances

For more information please contact: Linda Elwin at (905) 251-3275 or [email protected] 

www.krasmancentre.com

Free to attend

Ages 16+

Click HERE to register at: https://forms.office.com/r/uN3b3WqYcA

The program takes place in the  Richmond Hill Room at the Elgin Barrow Arena

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