8:00 pm - Ndaje Concert - Artistic Director, Pape N'Diaye -
10:00 pm - Doundounba and Sabar Party - Live Music!
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Sunday, June 29 Welcome and Registration begins @ 10:00 am
| Time |
Class |
Instructor |
| 10:30-12:00pm |
Guinea Dance |
Youssouf Koumbassa |
| 12:00-1:30pm |
Sabar Dance |
Mariama Basse |
| 1:30-3:00pm |
Guinea Dance |
Alseny Soumah |
| 1:30-3:00pm |
Casamance Songs |
Fatou N'Diaye-Davis |
| 3:00-4:30pm |
Sabar Dance |
Rich Faye |
| 3:00-4:30pm |
Guinea Drum |
Fode Bangoura |
| 4:30-6:00pm |
Mali Dance |
Djeneba Sako |
| 6:00-7:30pm |
Guinea Dance |
Youssouf Koumbassa | Classes are for all levels so beginners and experienced artists are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes and come ready to dance!
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Concert and Party Information
Ndaje Festival Concert
"Never Dishonored"
Saturday, June 28 - 8pm
@Mainstage Theater
1234 Columbus Ave.
Roxbury, MA 02120
The annual Ndaje Festival Concert, produced and choreographed by the Pape N'Diaye is a live theatrical production featuring dance artists and musicians from West Africa and the US. Inspired by the story of the legendary Lat Dior, the King of Cayor, Never Dishonored combines African contemporary and traditional African dance movements to depict the strength and nobility of the people of Senegal.
Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 on June 28th - on sale now!
About Artistic Director, Pape N'Diaye:
Pape N'Diaye, from the National Ballet of Senegal, is a master dancer and choreographer, with extensive training in modern, jazz, and African contemporary dance. Also a former member of le Compagnie Jant-Bi (Senegal), he is one of the most celebrated new dance artists in Boston, teaching weekly sabar and djembe dance classes in Cambridge, MA, and providing choreography for a number of Boston African and modern/contemporary dance companies including Kinodance Company, Harvard Pan-African Dance and Music, and MIT's African Dance group. More on Pape N'Diaye at www.papendiaye.com.
Ndaje Festival Party
Saturday, June 28 - 10pm
The Ndaje Party brings together the traditions of West Africa and America in a post-concert celebration that you will not want to miss! Like a traditional African Doundounba or Sabar party, there will be live drumming, dancing and appearances by all of the Festival artists! There will even be a few surprise performances! Also, in true American fashion, a live DJ will provide a mixture of reggae, hip-hop, and afro-pop music to have everyone dancing to the beat!
Cover: $10 with concert ticket, $15 without - on sale now!
@ the YWCA of Cambridge, after the Concert
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Location Details
The Ndaje Festival will be held in the town of Cambridge in Boston, Massachusetts. The Cambridge YWCA is in the heart of Boston's most lively college town, between Harvard University and MIT, and walking distance from shopping, dining, and the picturesque Charles River.
Class and Party Location:
Cambridge YWCA
(in Central Square)
7 Temple Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
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Concert Location:
Mainstage Theater
@ Roxbury Community College
1234 Columbus Ave.
Roxbury, MA 02120
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Directions to Cambridge YWCA
From the Airport (BOS):
Take the city bus, Silver Line T to South Station in Boston, MA. Then, follow the train directions below.
By Bus:
Take a bus (Peter Pan, Greyhound, Chinese Lines: Fung Wah and Lucky Star) to South Station in Boston, MA. Then, follow the train directions below.
By Train:
From South Station, take the Red Line towards Alewife and exit on the Central Square Stop (5 stops from South Station). You will be on the corner of Massachusetts Ave. and Prospect St. Walk one block west on Massachusetts Ave. to Temple St., turn right, and walk a 1/2 block. The Cambridge YWCA will be on your left hand side, between Massachusetts Ave. and Bishop Allen St.
By Car:
From Mass Pike (I-90) Take the Brighton/Cambridge exit (Exit #18 if traveling eastbound, and Exit #20 if traveling westbound) onto Cambridge St. towards Cambridge/Somerville. Keep straight as the street name changes to River St. Make a left onto Green St. (left turn signal) before Massachusetts Ave. At the second block, turn right onto Sellers St. Make another right onto Massachusetts Ave, and a left on Temple St (first left). The Cambridge YWCA will be on your left hand side, between Massachusetts Ave. and Bishop Allen St. Street parking.
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Transportation & Lodging
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Vendor Space
This year's Ndaje Festival is expected to draw in hundreds of people from cities across the nation. Become a part of the celebration by selling your pan-African products and services at this annual four-day event.
To reserve your spot, submit your VENDOR APPLICATION by June 15, 2008. You may also include any supporting documents (brochure, web address, price list, etc). Send applications via email to ndajefestival@papendiaye.com with the subject: Vendor Application 2008.
Vendors will be selected and notified via email within 1-3 business days of their email submissions. A non-refundable payment of at least 50% of their total vendor fees will be due at that time. (Payment instructions will be given in the email.) The remaining 50% will be due Friday, June 20, 2008 for all vendors. For more vendor information, download the Vendor Information Giude.
Vendor Fee Schedule:
| Thursday |
$50 |
| Friday |
$60 |
| Saturday |
$85 |
| Sunday |
$75 |
| 4-Day Pass |
$250 |
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Ndaje Festival Email List
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