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Class Orientation/Registration Open House September 19, 5p – 830p
I just want to dance! I want my children to have cultural experiences. I want my child to tap into their creative self,\ I want my children to learn discipline and perseverance, I want to dance as if no one is looking, ,I need to get in shape, Dance is my passion! Thiossane West African Dance will host an OPEN HOUSE for all students to, Meet the Instructors, Visit the space and register for classes. Lincoln Theatre, 3rd floor lounge
Find out more »2nd Annual Dance with My Father Workshop
In memory of Our Founder & Father, Abdou KOUNTA All are welcome!
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Thiossane Institute OPEN HOUSE for Community Class
Thiossane Community children and adults classes registration will be held throughout September. Adult classes will be every Tuesdays beginning Sept 19 and Children classes will begin Saturday Sept 23. We will host an OPEN HOUSE to register for classes, meet the instructors and visit the space on Tuesday Sept 19 from 530 - 730p at the historical Lincoln Theatre Ballroom, 3rd fl.
Find out more »Fall Dance Workshop
Idy Ciss - Asst Artistic Director, MUNTU Dance Theatre of Chicago and renown Senegalese dancer, instructor, choreographer will facilitate two styles of dance in a 2 workshop on Sunday, October 15 2p - 5p In addition, Thiossane will introduce Khady Badji, Member of the Bakalama Dance Company in Senegal West Africa. Accompanied by Medoune Yacine Gueye and Thiossane's own drum orchestra.
Find out more »Children African Dance & Drum Classes (age 7 to 10 years)
This eight-week session is a basic introduction to dance and music through age appropriate instruction and has proven to spark an interest in continued dance and music studies, as well as build brain power. This program has proven to build coordination, develop spatial awareness, improve self esteem and confidence and encourage physical fitness.
Find out more »Children African Dance & Drum Classes (age 11 to 16 years)
This eight-week session is a basic introduction to dance and music through age appropriate instruction and has proven to spark an interest in continued dance and music studies, as well as build brain power. This program has proven to build coordination, develop spatial awareness, improve self esteem and confidence and encourage physical fitness.
Find out more »Children African Dance & Drum Classes (age 3 to 6 years)
This eight-week session is a basic introduction to dance and music through age appropriate instruction and has proven to spark an interest in continued dance and music studies, as well as build brain power. This program has proven to build coordination, develop spatial awareness, improve self esteem and confidence and encourage physical fitness.
Find out more »CANCELLED: Spring Dance Workshop: Guest Artists Idy Ciss and Medoune Yacine Gueye
Due to unforeseen conflicts Thiossane will CANCEL the workshops set for Sunday, May 20 with Idy Ciss. Join Guest Artists Idy CISS and Medoune YACINE GUEYE for a special African Dance Workshop! Join us as we host traditional dancer and choreographer of the West African diaspora, Idy Ciss Mr. Ciss will instruct West African dance on May 20 at 2p & 4p accompanied by Medoune Yacine Gueye and Thiossane's own music ensemble. $20/class and $30 for both. Online registration open now (see below). Register…
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