SA-TO's DANCE ACADEMY
YOUTH DANCE + DRUMMING CLASSES
Fall Session and Spring Session: Saturday Dance and Drumming Classses
Enroll your young person in dance or drum class below.
Dance classes are taught by master dancer, Mama Toni K. Hall.
Drum Classes are taught by master drummer and musician, Baba Teli Shabu
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Drum Class Level I
Saturdays, 12 - 1 p.m.
This class will introduce basic drum techniques and rhythm patterns from the Diaspora to aspiring and beginning drummers.
The instructor, Teli Shabu, is an accomplished musician with Shabutaso/TMOAR (The Shabu Family).
Drum Class Level II
Saturdays, 1 - 2 p.m.
This class will continue the learning of drum techniques and rhythm patterns from the Diaspora to intermediate drummers.
The instructor, Teli Shabu, also teaches this class.
Introduction to Dance Movement
Saturdays, 12 - 12:50 p.m.
Our introductory dance movement class has a special focus on Traditional African Movement and rhythm and the joy of dance. The young dancers and singers will explore rhythms, songs, movement, games, and dances from the Diaspora. Our focus will promote a positive beginning to the world of dance.
The instructor is Toni K. Hall; a founding member of the Chuck Davis African American Dance Ensemble and the Artistic Director of Collage Dance Company.
Dance Styles
Saturdays, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Continues to concentrate on the wide world of “dance styles”, including African, Jazz Movements, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, and Afrobeats; seeking to diversify our dancers and build on their dance abilities and strengths. The class is energetic and challenging and will also include more advanced technique styles from African, Jazz, and Hip-Hop, presented by guest choreographers and teachers.
The instructors will be Toni K. Hall and Sadiyah Shakur-Saleem; as well as other guest artists.