Intermediate / Advanced Workshops in Senegal

Drumming Workshop in Senegal with Seckou Keita

19 Feb- 3 March 2011: Intermediate level

If you are thinking of your next winter break, here are a few reasons to join Seckou Keita in Senegal:

World class Tuition: Seckou Keita is an outstanding & experienced teacher that will give you more than you bargain for

Travel and Discovery: Casamance is an amazing place to visit. The schedule will be designed so you some have time to explore the area: markets, bird-watching, buzy and buzzy cities, island trips, palm wine testing, spiritual trees..

Night Life: for those who just love a party, there is always a beach, drumming or reggae party happening in Abené. And the workshop will take place during Kafountine Carnival, in the nearby village

Enchanting accommodations: Les Belles Etoiles (meaning The beautiful stars) is a safe and secured campement made of round huts. The design is fabulous and wild, while giving you comfort. It is ideally located: slightly retreated from the village for your peace and quiet but only a short walking distance from the main shops and the beach.

Relax and re-energise: fabulous surroundings, positive energy, beautiful people will enhance your body and mind

A choice of inspiring options: add value to your trip with a choice of 10 hours of dun dun, kora, singing and balafon.

Fun, fun fun: fun during the classes and fun outside the classes! This is a holiday that you will remember.

All this run by an experienced: this will be our 8th running workshop and they keep being better and better..

Price: £800

Optional Dun Dun/Kora/Balafon/singing sessions (10 hours): £150

PLACES ARE LIMITED SO BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW

For more information get in touch with us info@worldartventures.com or by phone + 44 7940 266 773

USEFUL INFO:

Location: the workshop will take place in the incredible beach village of Abéné, in Casamance, about 1 hour from the Gambian border. The village has become a hub for artists, with a large community of drumming and dancing troupes, as well as crafts include woodcarving, traditional artefacts and batik fabric dying..

What the package includes: 25 hours tuitions, standard but comfortable accommodations on a shared basis, breakfast, lunch and dinner, transport to and from Banjul Airport (from Banjul on 18 Feb and 4 March 2011 ), all instruments provided, support throughout the year to help you prepare to the workshop, carbon emissions offset for your time in Senegal

What it does not include: Flights, travel insurance, drinks, excursions and any other personal expenses.

Optional 10 hours Dun-Dun sessions: For the workshops we have designed a 10 hours dun dun workshop that will be spread throughout the 2 weeks. This will be a perfect opportunity to learn, practice and explore further Dun-Dun patterns and rhythms that will have been taught during the Djembe workshops. (Maximum 12 participants)

Optional 10 hours Kora sessions: led by workshop manager and Seckou’s own Kora maker, Aliou Gassama who is an experienced teacher. Because of the nature of the instrument, the sessions will include a strong individual focus (Max 6 participants)

Optional 10 hours singing sessions led by one of the most amazing African female singer Binta Suso. She will teach a selection of songs from the Mandinka repertoire. (Maximum 10 participants)

Optional 10 hours Balafon sessions. This is a great chance to learn a few songs on the Balafon. Name of the teacher shall be confirmed up to 1 month before the workshop (Maximum 6 participants)

We have kept prices as low as possible to enable most to attend. That means no hot showers or luxury involved but a comfortable place with good vibe, inspiration, adventure, challenge and fun!!

What past participants have said:

“You guys are so inspiring!”

“It was amazing! When is the next one?
Book your place NOW: www.seckoukeita.com/senegal