Bantu Camp Information
Bantu Camp ~ May 21 - May 26, 2008
SCHEDULES & FORMS
NEW: Download the schedule (PDF format):
Bantu Camp 2008 Schedule
Bantu Camp 2008 Kids Schedule
Bantu Camp 2008 Kids Form
REGISTRATION FORM
Download the 2008 Bantu Camp Registration Form
DAILY OFFERINGS
Dance Classes - Twelve classes are offered daily at all levels from beginning to advanced, including 3 performance dance classes which culminate in performances at the Bantu Show.
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Drum Classes - are offered all day long for beginning, intermediate and advanced drummers, including performance and Dunun classes. Bring your djembe and dunun drums!
Children's Program - A variety of Bantu Camp teachers teach the children's drum and dance classes each day. Four classes are offered daily, including costume making and performance classes that culminate in a performance at the Sunday night Bantu Show.
Song Classes & Mbira - This year Mbira Song classes will be offered on a daily basis. Mbira players are welcome to accompany the singers, and all singers are welcome! A limited number of mbira classes will also be offered. Please indicate your interest on the registration form.
GUEST ARTISTS AND TEACHERS - 2008
CONGO
Jean-Armel Mampouya
Titos Sompa
GHANA
Maputo Mensah
Mauwenyega Mensah
GUINEA
Youssouf Koumbassa
Fara Tolno
MALI
Abdoul Doumbia
Djeneba Sako
SENEGAL
Adama Diop
Ibou Ngom
ZIMBABWE
Musekiwa Chingodza
Rujeko Dumbutshena
USA
Wendy Aronson
Chris Berry
Shea Berry
Fred Simpson
Local Guests Teachers
Heidi Alina
Akeem Ayanniyi
Elise Gent
Frank Leto
Pilar Leto
Camp Coordinators
Rujeko Dumbutshena
Curtis Johnson
SPECIAL OFFERINGS
Mbongi (Healing Circle) - One of the most ancient Bantu traditions is a community gathering that features drumming, singing, dancing, healing, storytelling and teaching. Mbongi will take place on several evenings around the community fire (provided the fire danger is low) and will give us an opportunity to share our music and dance outside the classroom environment.
Bantu Show - On Sunday night of the camp, Bantu invites the greater community to join us in a show put on by the teachers and camp participants. Several local and visiting groups perform, in addition to the Bantu teachers and students presenting their choreographed dance and drum performances. Admission is $10 for non-participants including family and friends; seating is limited!!
The Marketplace - will be open daily for buying, selling and trading. Vendors share 15% of their earnings with the camp and provide their own display tables.
Extra Stuff - Along the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway, Synergia is located just 15-20 minutes from the historic towns of Cerrillos, Madrid and the cultural mecca of Santa Fe. Synergia is surrounded by miles of hiking territory through beautiful high desert mountainous terrain.
CHECK IN
Check-In will occur between 12noon and 4pm on the first day of camp (bring snacks), with drum/dance classes in the afternoon and orientation that evening. Camp ends at approximately 1pm on the last day.
We look forward to having you!
PRICING
- $430-full time before April 24th, $135-daily fee before April 24th.
- $465-full time after 04/24, $150-daily fee after 04/24
Kids Pricing
- $210-full time before 04/24, $90-daily fee before 04/24
- $240-full time after 04/24, $100- daily fee after 04/24
REGISTRATION FORM
Download the 2008 Bantu Camp Registration Form
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