Archive for 2009

Camp Afrika

Friday, May 15th, 2009

Click here to download Camp Afrika Enrollment form!

Kids have boundless energy!
Mr. Diadié converts it into African dance and drumming

When: July 20 – July 31 (two weeks)
Camp Afrika will be a full day (Monday through Friday)

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Age: The program is for children entering 3rd through 9th grade

Fee: $325

The program will have four fun-filled activities:
Drumming, Dancing, Costume Making and Mask Making

Children will be engaged in a high energy, fun filled two weeks where they learn a traditional West African dance, and the cultures of West Africa where the dance comes from.  Children will also learn to play basic drum rhythms and make their own African mask.  The camp will end with a short performance by the children for parents and family.

Mr. Diadie teaches African dance to grade school children throughout the year in Clayton, Ladue, Forsyth, the City of St. Louis, Webster and other area schools.  Mr. Diadie taught school and summer programs at COCA for 5 years and is now offering this camp directly at MICDS.

Location
Camp Afrika is located at the campus of Mary Institute and Saint Louis
Country Day School (MICDS), 101 North Warson Road, Ladue, MO. 63124

Contact Information
For more information, contact Mr. Diadie, Director of Camp Afrika at
314-644-1639.

Dangerous River – Mother’s Day Show

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009
Mothers’ Day, May 10 Dance Performance
Afriky Lolo’s children’s company presents a dance performance celebrating
the spirit and strength of motherhood.
Dji Djugu Wish (Dangerous River) tells the tale of a mother trying to rescue her children from a dangerous
river.
1:30pm and 3:30pm
At the Center for Creative Arts
524 Trinity Avenue in University City
Tickets are $15
Please call Dominique at 276-1913