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AFRICA
FARE WEST AFRICAN BALLET On
Tour in the United States |
AFRICA FARE is a dynamic performing arts ensemble that is a direct descendant of "Les Ballets Africains" (The African Ballet of the Republic of Guinea in West Africa), a West African cultural heritage group commanding tremendous respect and admiration throughout the world. AFRICA FARE completed its last nationwide tour in the USA in early 2000, including mainstage performances at the Kennedy Center, other large performing arts centers located in major US cities and at universities. The performers are artists from Mali, Senegal and Guinea. Included are a kora player, a ballafon player, 4 djembe drummers, a stilt dancer, 6 male dancers and 4 female dancers. The troupe is under the direction of world-class choreographer, Aboubacar "Oscar" Camara. Based in Sarasota, Florida, they are performing and facilitating workshops in the community. AFRICA
FARE, through the classical format of ballet,
serves a significant public need to discover West African culture
and heritage. This will improve the cultural alliances between the
developing regions of West Africa and the international community;
building bridges that unite people, organizations, and institutions.
In performance the ballet features costumes, music, ritual dances,
and songs in various Mandinka dialects, preserving the traditional
art form. |
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