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Delou Africa, Inc. Presents

The 3rd Annual African Diaspora Dance & Drum Festival of Florida

August 3-5, 2012

@ Little Haiti Cultural Center
212-260 NE 59th Terrace, Miami FL 33137

The Cultural Arts Drum, Dance & Music Festival of the Season is here!

Featuring workshops from world renowned artists from West Africa and the Caribbean, a symposium, a concert extravaganza, vendor market place, children’s village, a raffle drawing, an award presentation and a cultural reception.

This event is open to the general public.

For further info call 305-978-3866 or festival@delouafrica.org

About Our Festival

The “African Diaspora Dance and Drum Festival of Florida” is an annual three day cultural arts educational event that fosters a rich sense of cultural heritage and awareness. It serves as an outreach event that attracts attention locally and nationally while connecting the African Diaspora to the community.

We feature many events including:

• dance & drum workshops
• symposiums
• a dance & drum concert featuring the festival artists and guests
• children’s village
• and a vendor marketplace

There are also a wide range of activities throughout the 3-day event:

• drum and dance workshops from West Africa and the Caribbean
• participants experience dancing, drumming and singing with native West African instructors
• play traditional African instruments
• dance bare foot in traditional African attire
• sample authentic cultural dishes

Special happenings include:

• yoga
• Children’s Village:  free dance & drum workshops, hula hoop class, face painting, storytelling, arts & crafts
• Rites of Passage for Children and Families
• our Cultural Community Outreach Development (C.C.O.D.) award presentation
• a raffle drawing
• and an artist panel discussion.

Other highlights:

• a Djun-Djun Drum & Dance Fusion Intensive workshop
• a dance, drum & music concert featuring Delou Africa Dance Ensemble (D.A.D.E.) and our invited guest artists
• a Cultural Reception on Saturday night

Our symposium topics offer alternatives to a better and healthier life style. Our amazing participants and supporters represent all walks of life which enhance and promote our mission to bridge gaps and preserve African culture. We will continue to provide an on-going platform to showcase the rich traditions of Africa through dance, drum, music and history that affords the community the opportunity for expression, growth and appreciation in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Schedule

 2012 Festival Schedule

 Friday, August 3 – Sunday, August 5, 2012

Workshop, Symposium, Vendor Marketplace & Concert Schedule

ALL IN ONE CONVENIENT LOCATION!
Little Haiti Cultural Center (LHCC)
212-260 NE 59 Terrace Miami Fl 33137
(Free Parking & Security)

Friday August 3, 2012

Time	Class Type	Artist, Location / Topic
1:00pm-2:30pm	Symposium	Anita Macbeth, Benefits of Aromatherapy & Essential Oils
2:45pm-3:45pm	For the Media	Meet & Greet the Artists
4:00pm-5:30pm	Djembe Dance Workshop	Seguenone Kone’, Ivory Coast
4:00pm-5:30pm	Djembe Drum Workshops	Mamadouba Camara, Guinea
5:45pm-7:15pm	Haitian Folklore Dance	Weiselande “Yanui” Cesar, Haiti
5:45pm-7:15pm	African Song Class	Kadiatou Conte-Forte, Guinea
7:30pm-9:00pm	Djembe Dance Workshop	Moustapha Bangoura, Guinea

 

Saturday August 4, 2012

Free Children’s Drum & Dance Workshops
(Pre-registration required)

Time	Class Type	Artist, Location / Topic
10:00am-11:00am	Free Children’s Drum Workshop (Ages 7-12)	Mohamed DaCosta, Guinea
11:15am-12:15pm	Free Children’s Dance Workshop (Ages 7-12)	Delou
12:30pm-1:30pm	Rites of Passage for Children & Families	Chipo Afamefuna
1:30pm-3:00pm	Special Events	Children’s Village, Storyteller, face-painting, hula-hoops & more!

 

Saturday August 4, 2012

Vendor Market Place 9:00am – 7:00pm
festival@delouafrica.org

Time	Class Type	Artist, Location / Topic
10:00am-11:30am	Sabar Dance Workshop	Babacar Ndiaye, Senegal
10:00am-11:30am	Djun-Djun Workshop	Mangue Sylla, Guinea
10:00am-11:30am	Bala Workshop	Ibrahima Dioubate, Guinea
11:45am-1:15pm	Djembe Drum Workshop	Ibrahime “Kolipe” Camara, Guinea
11:45am-1:15pm	Djembe Dance Workshop	Kadiatou Conte-Forte, Guinea
1:45pm-3:15pm	Kutiro Drum Workshop	Moustapha Diedhiou, Senegal
1:30pm-3:00pm	Djembe Dance Workshop	Seguenon Kone’, Ivory Coast
3:15pm-4:45pm	Djembe Dance Workshop	Moustapha Bangoura, Guinea
3:15pm-4:45pm	Djembe Drum Workshop	Aboubacar “Amo” Soumah, Guinea
7:45pm-9:30pm		Concert Extravaganza
9:30pm-9:45pm		Delou C.C.O.D Award Ceremony Presentation to Baba Chuck  Davis
9:50pm-955pm		Raffle Drawing
10:00pm-12:00am		Cultural Gathering (Reception)

 

Sunday August 5, 2012

Vendor Market Place 10:00am – 6:00pm
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Time	Class Type	Artist, Location / Topic
10:00am-11:00pm	Yoga	Anita Macbeth
11:00am-12:30pm	Bala Workshop	Ibrahima Dioubate/Guinea
11:00am-12:30pm	Djembe Drum Workshop	Eric “Blibi” Gore/Ivory Coast
11:00am-12-30pm	Afro-Cuban Dance	Neri Torres/Cuba
12:45am-2:00pm	Shekere Workshop	Sheila Alexander
12:45pm-2:15pm	Djembe Dance	Kadiatou Conte-Forte/Guinea
12:45am-2:15pm	Sabar Drum Workshop	Malick Faye/Senegal
2:30pm- 4:00pm	Hear the Movement & See the Rhythm	Chuck Davis/Founder of Dance Africa
2:30pm-4:00pm	Djembe Drum Workshop	Mamadouba Camara/Guinea
4:15pm-5:45pm	Djun-Djun Drum & Dance	Djun-Djun Drum & Dance Fusion Intensive
6:00pm-7:30pm	Kutiro Dance Workshop	Babacar Ndiaye/Senegal

Artists

Workshop Artists 2012 Dance Instructors
Moustapha Bangoura Guinea	Kadiatou  Conte-Forte Guinea	Baba Chuck Davis NYC	Seguenon Kone’ Ivory Coast

Babacar Ndiaye Senegal

Neri Torres Cuba

Weiselande “Yanui” Cesar Haiti

Drum Instructors
Ibrahima ” Kolipe” Camara Guinea	Mamadouba Camara Guinea	Mohamed DaCosta Guinea
Moustapha Diedhiou Senegal	Ibrahima Dioubate Guinea	Papa Malick Faye Senegal
Eric “Blibi” Gore Ivory Coast	Aboubacar “Amo” Soumah Guinea	Mangue Sylla Guinea

Shekere Instructor Sheila Alexander

Yoga & Symposium Anita Macbeth

Children’s Village Chipo Afamefuni & Anita Macbeth

Children's Workshop

Children’s Workshop Registration

Registration is vital to assure proper accommodations for each individual child. Please submit name of group or individual, number of participant(s), specify dance, drum or both workshops along with contact name and telephone number in the form below.

Space is not guaranteed after registration deadline.

For organizations/groups please submit a list of all individual names along with a registration form to assure proper accommodations.

To assure proper accommodations deadline for all request is July 23, 2012

Other free activities for children & families include story-telling, rites of passage, face painting, balloon twisting, arts & craft and more!

CANCELLATIONS – As a courtesy please give advance notice if cancelling so space can be reserved for another individual(s).

By registering for this event, I agree to the usage of my image for Delou promotional materials.

By registering for this event, I accept to recieve E-mail notifications from Delou Africa, In. and its constituents.

By registering for this event, I hereby release Delou Africa, Inc., and all associated entities from any responsibility for any damage to me or my property while a participant at this event. I consent to the rules as stated and I have received no promise of any type, oral or written, other than herein.

• Delou Africa, Inc. assumes no responsibility for personal injury or personal loss.
• ALL children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
• Absolutely NO video-taping, photography, and audio will be permitted during the conference/festival activities

Pre-Register for Workshops

Pre-Register Workshops

Sign-Up Now!

On-Line Pre-Registration via PayPal available until July 23, 2012

Concert tickets can also be purchased at the Little Haiti Cultural Center during registration hours Friday and Saturday or at the door until show time. (Cash Only)

By registering for this event, I agree to the usage of my image for Delou promotional materials.

By registering for this event, I accept to receive E-mail notifications from  Delou Africa, In. and its constituents.

By registering for this event, I hereby release Delou Africa, Inc., and all associated entities from any responsibility for any damage to me or my property while a participant at this event. I consent to the rules as stated and I have received no promise of any type, oral or written, other than herein.

• NO PERSONAL CHECKS PLEASE
• Absolutely NO video-taping, photography and audio will be permitted during any activities.
• Delou Africa, Inc. assumes no responsibility for personal injury or personal loss.
• ALL children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.

 

Dance Workshops – $12.00	African song Workshops – $10.00
Djun-Djun Drum & Dance  Fusion – $15.00	Shekere Workshop – $10.00
Drum Workshops – $12.00	Yoga Workshop – $10.00
Bala (African xylophone) workshops – $15.00	Concert Extravaganza – $12.00

Vendor Pre-Registration

African Diaspora Dance & Drum Festival of Florida
Vendor Registration Form 2012

 

Arts, Crafts, Food & Drinks

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

For inquiries about vending opportunities at ADDDFF 2011 use our Contact Form

One complimentary concert ticket will be included in this packet.

 

Limited Indoor Facility is available to crafts, jewelry, clothing, massage vendors. The Courtyard is available to food and drink vendors.

Saturday, August 4, 2012 - Festival Marketplace Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Sunday August 5, 2011 – Festival Marketplace Hours: 10:00 a.m – 6:00 p.m
Set-Up & Break-Down Time for Saturday & Sunday is one (1) hour before festival schedule time.
Applications will be accepted at the Festival on-site location (Little Haiti Cultural Center). Please make money orders or cashier’s checks payable to Delou Africa, Inc.

You must have a written or verbal confirmation from the festival coordinator in order to setup. No refunds unless deemed acceptable by the Festival Committee. All vendors must adhere to set-up and breakdown times. Vendors should provide their own tables, chairs and tents. Tents are for outdoor use only. Space allotment for each vendor, will be 10 ft. X 10 ft. Electricity, lighting, water and security will be available at each event.
By registering for this event, I agree to the usage of my image for Delou promotional materials.

By registering for this event, I accept to recieve E-mail notifications from  Delou Africa, In. and its constituents.

By registering for this event, I hereby release Delou Africa, Inc., and all associated entities from any responsibility for any damage to me or my property while a participant at this event. I consent to the rules as stated and I have received no promise of any type, oral or written, other than herein.

• NO PERSONAL CHECKS PLEASE
• Absolutely NO video-taping, photography and audio will be permitted during any activities.
• Delou Africa, Inc. assumes no responsibility for personal injury or personal loss.
• ALL children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.

Crafts

Saturday – $75

Sunday – $75

Saturday & Sunday Value Package – $130

 

Food & Drinks

Saturday – $90

Sunday – $90

Saturday & Sunday Value Package – $150

 

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Hotel Information

Hotel Information

Delou Africa, Inc. has partnered with Red Roof Inn to offer discounted rates to Festival attendees who are traveling from outside the Miami-Dade Area.

Festival Host Hotel: Red Roof Inn/Miami Airport location
(Only 12 minutes from festival and 6.73 miles away)

 

Address: 3401 NW Le Jeune Rd (AKA- NW 42 Ave.)  Miami, Fl 33142

Phone: (786) 265-8620

 

For your convenience you may check in one day prior to the festival.

Check-in date: 08-02-12               Check-out date: 08-06-12

Group Rate: Flat rate of $61.00 plus taxes up to a maximum of 4 persons per room.

Room Type: 2-Double Beds  or 1-King Size
Guest will call in and reserve with their personal credit card guarantee.

Group Reservation Name: African Diaspora

Reservation cut-off date: July 23. 2012 (deadline)

Reservation Guarantee: These reservations must be guaranteed by credit card.

Reservation Cancellation: You may cancel 7 days prior to arrival. Any rooms not cancelled by that date, will incur a charge of one room night.

Payment Methods: Credit Card – Cashier’s Check – Cash.

Hotel Website: http://www.redroof-miami-airport.com/

Sponsors

Our Sponsors

This program is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council,  Little Haiti Cultural Center, Delou Africa, Inc.,  Delou Africa Dance Ensemble, Inc. (D.A.D.E.), South African Airways, & Hot 105.

We thank our Sponsors, Artists, Staff and Volunteers for their support!

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