Classes + Workshops

The Alloy School: West African: Dance & Drum

KST Presents

with Yamoussa Camara

Saturdays, July 15 – August 5, 2023
12:00pm – 12:50pm
Family & All ages

KST’s Alloy Studios | 5530 Penn Ave.
$10/class for full session; $12.50/drop-in

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Bring your loved ones to experience the traditional rhythms and dances of West Africa. Classes involve grounding full body movements accompanied by live percussion and the occasional vocal song. This intergenerational class offers invigorating adaptive exercise for people of all ages and abilities.


ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Yamoussa Camara was born in the village of Boke, Guinea, West Africa. There, he toured with Ballet Djoliba, Les Ballets Africains, and Merveilles d’Afrique. Yamoussa is the youngest lead drummer in Les Ballets Africains. In 1995, Yamoussa immigrated to the United States, where he continued touring and playing drums. Yamoussa currently teaches the African Drum and Dance Ensemble at the University of Pittsburgh and West African dance at Point Park University. Yamoussa also teaches drum and dance classes and workshops for adults and children, and performs with various ensembles in addition to his own ensemble Camara Drum and Dance.


AND DON’T MISS… 

Open House
Learn About The Alloy School

Saturday, July 8, 2023
10:00am – 11:00am

KST’s Alloy Studios | 5530 Penn Ave.
FREE

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Interested in registering for classes or already registered? Meet The Alloy School team at our Open House, including Education Coordinator Simon Phillips, and our talented Teaching Artists. Participants will sample the program through interactive demonstrations that introduce the theme and learning goals of each class offering. Open House attendance is not required for class registration.


The Alloy School Showcase
and Let’s Move! Family Dance Party

Saturday, August 12, 2023
10:00am Showcase
11:00am Dance Party 

KST’s Alloy Studios | 5530 Penn Ave.
Pay What Moves You: $5 – $20

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Celebrate the 4 week Alloy School journey with our Showcase and Let’s Move! Family Dance Party on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at KST’s Alloy Studios on 5530 Penn Ave. It’s a one-hour public celebration of learning followed by a dance party for all!


The Alloy School is made possible with support from the Henry C. Frick Educational Fund of the Buhl Foundation and The Grable Foundation. Kelly Strayhorn Theater is supported in part by the taxpayers of Allegheny County through a public grant from the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD). RAD works here.