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AFRICA TOUR – January 10-31st 2013 – Drum & Dance Workshop Burkina Faso & Mali with Malima Kone | |
| A special three week workshop visiting the people & places of Burkina Faso and Mali where west African music, dance and culture originated. Study and play with master drummers and dancers. Travel with Griot and master musician Malima Kone to various artistic and cultural sites. Malima Kone knows the region and the people and will lead the way in an experience of a lifetime! | ||
| Malima was born into a Griot family. Griots are oral library of history, culture and traditions, passed down generation to generation through music and dance. To learn more about Malima Kone please also visit: www.malimakone.com | ||
| Participants will travel with Malima Kone to his home town of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso & Mali. They will stay with and be cared for by the Kone family. Trips will include surrounding venues and communities such as the Mossi tribe, Dioula tribe, Fula tribe and other ethnic groups. each community and ethnic group has its own cultural traditions and we will participate in their unique music, song and dance. Ouagadougo, the capital city of Burkina Faso, features the largest rock sculpture in the country. Participants will enjoy an end of workshop party with new friends and the Kone family. |
Passport & Visa:
American citizens will need a valid U.S. passport and visa for both Burkina Faso and Mali. To obtain a visa you will need a valid passport, three photos, round-trip ticket and proof of yellow fever vaccination.
For more information contact the embassies of both Burkina Faso and Mali. Burkina Faso: (202)-332-5577 www.burkina-usa.org
Mali: (202)-332-2249 www.maliembassy.us
Health & Vaccination:
Visit the center for disease control (cdc) website at: www.cdc.gov/wafrica.htm For recommended health information precautions. malaria prevention medication is essential.
Food & Lodging:
The Kone family will provide home cooked meals and lodging from January 5th through the 31st at their family compounds in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso and in Mali. Please bring a sleeping bag, pillow, and any necessary prescription medications.
Workshop Packages:
One week: $1,300
Two weeks: $2,600
Three weeks: $3,000
Cost includes drum & dance classes, food & lodging, and ground transportation. price also includes the musical instruments (Djembe & Bala) that you will get to keep at the end of the workshop.
**Airfare is not included.
Travel & Logistics:
Please make arrangements to arrive in Ouagadougou between 01/05/13 and 01/06/13 for pre-workshop orientation. Air France: (800) 237-2747 www.airfrance.us or Air Morrocco: www.royalairmaroc.com
Deposits:
1st deposit of 50% is due by: 09/25/12. 2nd deposit of the remainder in full is due by: 11/25/12. Cancellation policy you must cancel your reservation by 10/25/12 to receive a refund of your deposit (minus $100).
Contact information- USA:
Malima Kone 1040 River st. Apt. 215 Santa Cruz, Ca 95060 (831) 295-2136 (510) 375-6899, malimakone@gmail.com
Burkina contact information:
Centre National D’artisana D’art 01bp 544 ouagadougou 01 Burkina Faso
226-76-42-88-98
226-78-09-51-86
226-50-30-68-35
Africa 2013 Drum and Dance Workshop Instructors List:
Drum and Bala Teachers:
Dougoutigou Kone (Malima’s Father)
Malima Kone
Petit Salif
Dance Teachers:
Awa Coulibably
Assita Ouedraogo
Fanta Dembele
Song and Story:
Dougoutigou Kone
Assita Ouedraogo
Nikie Dembele
Malima Kone
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AFRICA TOUR 2013 REGISTRATION FORM:
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Africa 2013 Drum & Dance Workshop in Burkina Faso and Mali with Malima Kone
Registration Form:
First and Middle Name:_____________________________________________________________
Last Name:_________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number:_____________________________________________________________________
Email:_____________________________________________________________________________
Please circle a Workshop Package:
One Week ($1,300) Two Weeks ($2,600) Three Weeks ($3,000)
Please circle your food preference:
Vegetarian Vegan Non-Vegetarian
Other (please explain):___________________________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact:
Name:_____________________________________________________________________________
Relationship:________________________________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number:_____________________________________________________________________
Email:_____________________________________________________________________________
Please return this form to Malima Kone at 1040 River St. Apt. 215 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 with your first payment of 50% of your workshop package by September 25th 2012. Please make checks or money orders payable to Salifou Kone.
By signing this form you are agreeing to complete your workshop payment in full by November 25th 2012. Refunds will be given only to those who make their cancellations by October 25th 2012 (minus $100).
All applicants must have an interview with Malima in person or by phone before sending in registration and 1st deposit. Please contact Malima at malimakone@gmail.com or (831)-295-2136 to schedule an interview.
Print Full Name:_____________________________________________________________________
Signature:__________________________________________________________________________
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Essentials to bring:
-sleeping bag
-pillow
-blanket
-sunblock
-mosquito repellant
-bath towel
-personal toiletries (such as shampoo/conditioner)
-all needed medication
-clothes for warm weather that you don’t mind getting dirty
-light sweater/jacket for evenings
-camera
-audio recorder
