SeAttle WoRld PeRcUssion SocietY
BUilding CoMmuNity THroUgh RhytHm
Dance
Kouyate Arts
Workshop
Kouyate Arts Adult Dance Workshop
ADEFUA is based at the Rainier Arts Center, directly next to the Columbia Park, where we have been offering free Cultural Dance classes for adults and youth during the months of July and August. The classes this weekend culminate a 7-week series taking place on Saturdays, from 11:00am-2:00pm. The Youth class is an open invitation for children ages up to 16 years old. Adult classes will be open to all levels. This project will be open to the public, allowing the opportunity for self- and family-empowerment encouraging participants to blossom within their environment. Families, individuals, people with and without disabilities, are encouraged to participate. These classes are sponsored by, City of Seattle, Parks & Recreation, Welcome Back Seattle Program.
Artist bio
Afua Kouyate, preserving West African cultures by presenting inter-active music, song and dance to the general public. Afua's inspiration and concentration is in Cultural Arts Leadership, Emphasizing Therapeutic Engagement. Her diversity in training with Cultural historians, masters and teachers allows her to create and choreograph African dance and creative movements that spring from her magical ability to stimulate, excite and flow with the rhythms of the drums. Afua has recently co-founded a new Cultural Arts Development that's based out of Seattle, Washington, named Kouyate Arts. Afua oversees management and leadership. For over the past 40 years, Afua has been an integral part of keeping cultural arts and entertainment vibrant in the Pacific Northwest and abroad. Co-founder of Adefua African Music & Dance Company. Awaken your spirit and experience PlanetAfua!
Afua Kouyate
Contact:
206-722-6602�