Abdoulaye will be returning to Guinea in 2010 and he wants to bring you with him.  Scheduled trip dates are Jan 3-Jan 17. Abdoulaye and his family will host you in beautiful Kobayah by the rice fields on the outskirts of Conakry.  He will bring you to Fotoba, the beautiful unspoiled island off Guinea's coast where he was born. Daily classes in dancing and drumming, delicious traditional meals, watching ballet rehearsals, participating in Doundounbas, and shopping at the market will be part of your experience.  See our brochure for trip details.

Abdoulaye will be teaching classes a tthe 16th annual World Rhythm Festival in Seatlle, hosted by the Seatlle World Percussion Society. He is teaching a dance class on Friday the 24th and a dun-dun/dance class on Sunday the 26th.  The festival brings together regional, national, and international artists and offers workshops and performance that "highlight rhythm and dance traditions from around the planet."   For a complete schedule, go to http://www.swps.org/swps?zs=2933617214;dpage=schedule.

 Tuesday Night Classes in Manchester

Tuesday night classes with Abdoulaye Sylla at Connecticut Concert Ballet, 280 Garden Grove Road, Manchester, CT, offer a welcoming atmosphere and a great workout.  Dance class is 7:00 to 8:30 pm.  Drum class is 8:30-9:30.  Classes are $13 for adults; $7 for children 7-12.  Children under 7 are free.  All are welcome. Drop-ins okay.