The Power of Spiritual Healing through Folkloric Dance

AiDance presents 

The Power of Spiritual Healing in Folkloric Dance

Performance & Dance Workshops

 

Join us for an electrifying dance performance at, Canada Water Theatre! 

Get ready to be amazed by the incredible moves and rhythms of talented dancers and musicians.

Followed by weekend of dance workshops…

Aida Diop - Dancer, teacher, and choreographer of traditional West African dance rhythms, as part of this project she will be, dancing and visually documenting her spırıtual journey in her home village Ouakam Senegal.

Aida will document traditions of dance in her homeland, and share the meaning and rituals and sıgnıfıcance the of their art.

Locations will play an ımportant part by sea and woodland areas with specific movements of healing shared with her students.

Back in the UK, AiDance will present a theatrical dance performance along with AiDance students, guests' artists, and musicians. The performance incorporates traditional West African dance forms together with traditional storytelling with Flute & Kora player Baba Galle & Ansu Suso and Singer Binta Suso.

Binta will be singing and narrating movements interpreted by AiDANCE students.

The exciting traditional flute will be played by Baba Galle accompanied by some of the best drummers Sidiki Dembele, Mohamed Gueye, Aboubacar Konate, Souleymane Compo, Seydou Kienou, Momo Sangare, Mamour Seck, Lamin Saneh, Medoune Ndiaye, Kaw Secka and many more...

This in-person event promises to be a night of non-stop excitement and entertainment. From traditional to modern, this dance performance has it all. 

So mark your calendars and come witness the magic of movement at this unforgettable event!

Performance

The performance programming, starting at 8pm:

Evening Program

1. Introduction

2. Ensemble Performance

3. Ndawrabine Dance

4. Usifu's Storytelling:

   • Passing of a Loved One

   • Aida & Mohamed

   • Unfolding Story

5. Gadio Dance

6. Solo Performances

7. Serere

   Intermission 10/15mins

8. Drum Call

9. Duet Dance Alex & Brenda

10. Binta & Baba Galle

11. Protection

12. Nimba Creation

13. Manotte

14. Baba Galle - Flute Performance

15. Krin - Wooden Instrument for the final

FEES:

Advance full price via Afromoya £12* / on the door entry £15

Canada Water Library/Theatre

Canada Water Library, 21 Surrey Quays Rd, London SE16 7AR

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4 minute walk from Canada Water station Jubilee Line 

Canada Water Theatre is situated directly above Canada Water station. Tube: Canada Water (Jubilee line or Overground ) Bus: 1, 47, 188, 199, 225, 381, C10 and P12. Parking: Limited Blue Badge parking is available close to the library.

Performance Refund PolicyRefunds:Full refunds are available if requested at least 48 hours before the performance.Partial refunds (50%) are available if requested within 48 hours of the performance.Exclusions:No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than 24 hours before the performance.No refunds for no-shows or late arrivals.Process:Refund requests must be submitted via email to info@aidance.co.uk.Refunds will be processed within 7 business days.Exceptions:In the event of a venue cancellation or rescheduling, full refunds will be issued automatically.

AfroMoya fees are not refundable.