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KIDS CAMPS
July 27/28 - July 31
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New addition:
Mini Creative Dance
Kids' Camp
with Nikko Snow
Euro Studios, Victoria
Monday July 27 - Friday July 31
10:00 - 11:00am
Kids engage in high-energy rhythm and dance! Includes improvisation,
percussion, singing and stories. Influenced by jazz, African and Latin
movements. Suitable for ages 4-6.
Also:
Earth Dance Kids' Camp
OUR EcoVillage Shawnigan Lake
Two dance instructors +
Two eco-activity leaders =
heaps of fun!
Tuesday July 28 - Friday July 31
9:00 - 11:45am
ages 3-5 and 6-8 yrs
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At a Glance
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Full calendar online at
www.MoonDanceArts.ca
"Events" page.
Naby Camara
Djembe & Balafon Workshop
Monday July 27th
6:15 - 7:30pm
Euro Studios, Victoria
Kids Mini-Day Camp
Euro Studios, Victoria
Monday July 27 - Friday July 31
Earth Dance Kids' Camp
OUR EcoVillage, Shawnigan Lk
Tuesday July 28 - Friday July 31
Capital Festival: BC Day
St Ann's Academy, Victoria
Monday August 3rd
MoonDance Annual
Garden Party
Sunday Aug 9th
Shawnigan Lake
4:00 - 8:00pm
Dragon Boat Festival
Inner Harbour, Victoria
Saturday August 15th and
Sunday August 16th
1:00pm
Matoto Multicultural Arts Society
Annual General Meeting
new members welcome!
Sunday August 16th
details TBA
Africa in Art Opening
Thursday August 27th
Denbaya West African Intensive
Sept 4 - 7
Camp Pringle
Shawnigan Lake
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MoonDance Garden Party
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Sunday August 9th
4:00 - 8:00pm
MoonDance's annual Garden
Party
Byron, Jiya, and Lynn's 1756 Wilmot Ave Shawnigan Lake everyone welcome! Bring your dancin' feet & a lawn chair and we'll take care of the rest. It's our chance to give back to you, our amazing community! (NB: family friendly, of course!) |
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MATOTO
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As many of you know, MoonDance is affiliated with a non-profit Society named Matoto.
Our
Board is made up of seven "MoonDancers", five of whom have been in
Guinea, and were involved directly in the Kubian School Project.
our vision
A world in which art and culture have meaning, are the inspiration for emerging human potential, and are the impetus for peace.
our mission
By engaging in multicultural partnerships and
artistic collaborations, we achieve dynamic exchanges of knowledge and
inspire contribution to community initiatives.
SHARE the arts INSPIRE change
We looking for volunteers in a variety of capacities ~ please inquire!
Memberships are only $10/year!
Donations can made online at www.Matoto.org, or at www.MoonDanceArts.ca when you register for classes.
www.Matoto.org
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| Aromatherapy
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Did you know...
that Lynn is an aromatherapist?
After a nearly 10-year hiatus, she is getting re-certified!
For aromatherapy workshops or high-quality products, contact Lynn at
jewelleryaromatherapy@gmail.com
What's aromatherapy?
Watch for next month's Health & Wellness article...
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Here's to a beautiful Sunny August. I trust that you're enjoying Summer (if you're in this hemisphere ~ this newsletter is global : ) and making the most of the ever-shortening days.
Blessings,
Lynn
 photo: Prairie Child
Fall Session is now online. Registration available soon. Register early to avoid disappointment.
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Naby Camara
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This MONDAY!
A rare treat:
small group class
at Euro Studios, Victoria
with the legendary
Naby Camara.
Juno Award Winner, Naby's talents extend beyond balafon and djembe ~ he is als o an amazing teacher.
July 27th
6:15 - 7:30pmDjembe & balafonONLY $15
Choose one, or rotate between djembe & balafon. Please bring an instrument if you have one, or register in advance to reserve one.
Djembe: the typical hand-drum of West Africa and beyond! Wine-glass shaped shell with a goat skin, this versatile, penetrating instrument is often the Lead of the ensemble.
Balafon: the ancestor of the xylophone, the balafon is the melodic 21-bar instrument of the Griots ~ the historians of West Africa.
www.MoonDanceArts.ca for information or TO REGISTER.
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Denbaya Guinean Intensive
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Friday September 4th -
Monday September 7th
Labour Day weekend
The BEST of West Africa here on Canada's West Coast!
at Camp Pringle: Shawnigan Lake
Lakefront accomodation
Our talented teaching staff will share their knowledge,skills, and passion for their Art during four packed days of workshops!
N'nato Camara
Dynamite dancer, N'nato's credits include: Ballet Taille, Circus Baobob, and Aklysso. (Explosion Africaine, Vancouver)
Naby Camara
Juno award-winning percussionist
from the African Guitar Summit, and the
legendary National Ensemble of the Republic of Guinea, Naby's talents are not only balafon and djembe, but he also a skillful teacher, as well.
(Lagni Sussu, Seattle)
Manimou Camara
Through study and performance with prestigious artists and performance groups: Ballet Saamato, Merveille
de Guinee, Sekou Sylla,
Karamoko Daman, and Bolokada, Manimou has a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to share with students. Dounia Djembe, Seattle
Mohamed (Andre) Duranteau
Talented dancer and singer, Mohamed's passion shows through in his teaching. Among his many credits: Le Ballet Taille, Aklysso, and Le Ballet Kali.
(Wontanara Drum & Dance, Victoria)
Each day has many workshops to choose from, as well time for swimming, private lessons, nature walks, or quiet time...
There are also many additional activites, such as a Guinean dinner, a forum on contemporary issues in West Africa, and a Doundounba (dance party!).
Register for the whole weekend to include all of the festivities, or build your own package. See www.MoonDanceArts.ca
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Stay posted for details:
Africa in Art Opening
Thursday August 27th
Art showing runs for two weeks:
Aug 27 - Sept 10
Family African Fun Day
Sunday August 30th
Forum
Sunday Sept 6th
5:30pm
Denbaya Guinean Intensive
Shawnigan Lake
Doundounba
Sunday Sept 6th
7:30pm
Denbaya Guinean Intensive
Shawnigan Lake
Guinea music & dance Performance
+ dinner (camp fare!)
6:30 dinner
(dinner & show $20!)
Performance at 7:30pm
(performance only by donation to
Matoto Society, suggested minimum $5)
Denbaya Guinean Intensive
Shawnigan Lake
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Keyké Faré
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MoonDance's high-energy performance troupe,
Keyké Faré performs at various events, from major festivals to birthday parties!
Keyké Faré means "MoonDance" in Susu, the language of our family and teachers in Guinea.
Catch the energy, enthusiasm, and camraderie of this dynamic ensemble!
The Capital Festival
BC Day Celebration
Monday August 3rd
FREE family event
Lots of great entertainment, food, kids' area, and more!
Keyké Faré performs at 12:20pm.
Dragon Boat Festival
Saturday August 15th
and
Sunday August 16th
1:00pm
Inner Harbour, Victoria BC
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OUR EcoVillage
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O.U.R. ECOVILLAGE is a 25 acre Sustainability
Demonstration Site and Education
Centre.
This project has been developed
as a 'Community Asset" owned by community,
designed by community, and
created by community. As a fully participatory
project you are invited to become
a member/owner, become part of a project
committee (some pretty good learning
opportunities here), and/or volunteer
with onsite or offsite learning projects
(includes everything from food production,
educational forums, conferences,
festivals, building projects, to administration).
Create your connection with
(y)O.U.R. ECOVILLAGE and help
make a difference.
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