One World Arts Exchange

Our Artistic Director

Abdoulaye Sylla, has been certified as a master teaching artist by the Connecticut Commission on the Arts. He is a former member of Les Ballets Africains, Guinea's national dance company.

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Double Friday Fun with Dance and Dun-Dun Dance Classes

Abdoulaye is offering a duoble helping of Friday fun at the new FICA Capoeira Studio at 954 E. Union St. (corner 10th Ave) in Seattle.  The fun starts with Dun-Dun (Sengbe) Dance class at 6:00 where you have the opportunity to learn and play rhythms on the bass drum with sticks while simultaneously executing accompanying dance moves. Can't decide what you like better, making music or moving to it? In this class you don't have to choose.  Even if you've never drummed or danced before, Abdoulaye makes it easy to catch on quickly. Treat yourself to a challenging new experience.

From 7:30 to 9:00 Abdoulaye is offering his traditional high energy Guinean dance class, taught to live drumming. Both of these classes engage your mind, workout your body, and feed your spirit.  Classes are open to everyone.  $15 each or take both together for $25.  Click here for a class flyer.

 
Sunday Classes Suspended for Summer

Due to the number of summer weekend music and dance festivals, effective immediately, Abdoulaye's Sunday classes are suspended for the summer.  He will resume them in September.  You can now get your weekly fix with Abdoulaye on Fridays at FICA, 954 E. Union St (corner 10th) in Capitol Hill. What better way to kick off your weekend? Dun-dun dance at 6:00 and traditional dance class at 7:30. 

 

 
Abdoulaye Teaching in Northeast in June- Save the Dates

Abdoulaye will be doing a brief Northeast Tour in June.  Location times and details will be available soon.  Tentative Schedule is

Friday, June 18      Evening Class, New Paltz, NY         

Sunday, June 20       Afternoon Class, Northampton, MA

Sunday, June 20       Evening Class, Springfield, MA     

Monday, June 21     Evening Class, Hartford, CT

 

 
Abdoulaye Returns to Fareta July 11-18
Save the Date!  Fareta African drum and dance camp in the California hills is happening July 11-18.  Details to follow.
 
Abdoulaye at Florida African Dance Festival June 10-12

Join the African Caribbean Dance Theatre, Inc. in its presentation of the 13th Annual Florida African Dance Festival (FADF) June 10 – 12, 2010 in Tallahassee, Florida at the Tallahassee Community College. FADF is a 3-day conference that features internationally renowned artists in dance and drum workshops and an exciting performance concert. Abdoulaye is on the faculty. Other highlights include special dance workshops for children, festival vendor marketplace, natural hair show, and health focus on cardiovascular disease.  For registration information go to www.fadf.org.

 

 
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Ongoing Classes

Abdoulaye Starts Sunday Seattle Classes

Abdoulaye Sylla has begun a Sunday late afternoon dance class at Center House, 4th Floor, Studio G, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison Street, Seattle, 98109.

Classes run through Sunday, November 22nd.  Classes are from 5:00-6:30 pm.  $15 for adults and $10 for children age 7-12.  This is a high energy, mixed level class taught in a welcoming, supportive atmosphere with live drumming accompaniment.  Drop-ins are welcome.

For more info, contact Abdoulaye at 860-601-5850 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 Click here t o view flyer

 


Past events of note:

ONE WORLD ARTS EXCHANGE & ABDOULAYE SYLLA
AFRICAN HEARTBEAT CULTURAL TOUR TO GUINEA, WEST AFRICA

December 29 2007-
January 12, 2008*

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Click here for Tour FAQs

*other dates may be able to be accommodated.
updated 10-4-07


About One World Arts Exchange

One World Arts Exchange is committed to building intercultural understanding through the medium of performing arts. Our primary focus is sharing the music and dance of West African cultures.