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.
You are here:Home
One World Arts Exchange
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.
Join Abdoulaye in Guinea in 2011
Good news for those of you who want to go to Guinea. Abdoulaye will be leading a trip to his homeland from January 2 through 16, 2011. That gives you plenty of time to save your pennies. Click here for trip details.
Abdoulaye Joins Fellow Guineans to Create "Message From Guinea"
United in their passion
for sharing their culture on a global level, Message From Guinea is a group of extraordinary Seattle-based West
African artists who have come together to spread a message of joy, unity, and
transformation.Employing powerful rhythms, hi-energy dances,
and melodic songs steeped in the rich cultural heritage of their home country
of Guinea, West
Africa, Message From Guinea
opens hearts, ignites passion, and enlivens audiences. Abdoulaye and his Guinean "brothers" are ready to share their message with schools, community groups and at private events. click here for booking info.
DAKAR Friday, August 06, 2010 (IRIN) - UN agencies on 7 August will deliver food, seeds, fertilizer and other relief supplies to Guinea’s Labé region,…
VIENNA Monday, August 02, 2010 (IRIN) - Most of the estimated 5.2 million people worldwide on antiretroviral (ARV) treatment are taking generic versions manufactured primarily…
KAMPALA/JOHANNESBURG Wednesday, July 28, 2010 (IRIN) - Members of the African Union (AU) reaffirmed at the end of their meeting on 27 July in Kampala,…
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
*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.
