Meet and Greet with Festival Artists
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
FREE
Location: Homewood Suites Hotel, 2987 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Featuring: Ghost Entertainment
Dance and Drum Workshops (Age Groups 13 and up ONLY)
10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., $10 per workshop
Location: Lifetime Sports Complex,
Tallahassee Community College
444 Appleyard Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32304
Featuring: Festival Dance and Drum Artists
Note: Barefoot Dancing on gym floor. Bring tape or other protective footgear.
No SHOES allowed on the gym floor.
| Dance Workshops | Drum Workshops | |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 am - 11:30 am | Youssouf Koumbassa (Djembe) |
|
| 11:45 am - 1:15 pm | Kadiatou Conte-Forte (Djembe) |
Marietou Camara (Women's Doundoun) |
| 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm | Marie Basse (Bougarabou) |
Fode Bangoura (Djembe & Doundoun) |
| 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm | Oumar N'Diaye (Djembe) |
Mangue Sylla (Djembe & Doundoun) |
| 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Mouminatou Camara (Djembe) |
Children's Dance Workshop ONE (Age Groups 5 and up)
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., FREE (Pre-Registration Required, Send Request to acdt93@aol.com)
Location: Lifetime Sports Complex, Tallahassee Community College
444 Appleyard Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32304
Featuring: Sinclair Jamison (Guinean)
Children's Story Hour (Age Groups 5 and up)
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., FREE
Location: Lifetime Sports Complex, Tallahassee Community College
444 Appleyard Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32304
Featuring: Olusegun Williams
ZUMBA ESSENCE Fitness Hour & Showcase (Age Groups 18 and up)
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., FREE
Location: Lifetime Sports Complex, Tallahassee Community College
444 Appleyard Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32304
Featuring: Zumba Essence Instructors of Tallahassee
Friday, VENDOR MARKETPLACE HOURS
9:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Dance and Drum Workshops (Age Groups 13 and up ONLY)
10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., $10 per workshop
Location: Lifetime Sports Complex, Tallahassee Community College
444 Appleyard Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32304
Featuring: Festival Dance and Drum Artists
Note: Barefoot Dancing on gym floor. Bring tape or other protective footgear.
No SHOES allowed on the gym floor.
| Dance Workshops | Drum Workshops | |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 am - 11:30 am | Marietou Camara (Djembe) |
|
| 11:45 am - 1:15 pm | Mouminatou Camara (Djembe) |
Ismael Bangoura (Djembe & Doundoun) |
| 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm | Malang Bayo (Bougarabou) |
Mbemba Bangoura (Djembe & Doundoun) |
| 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm | Youssouf Koumbassa (Djembe) |
Fode Camara (Djembe & Doundoun) |
| 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Marie Basse (Kutiro) |
Children's Dance Workshop ONE (Age Groups 5 and up)
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., FREE Pre-Registration Required, Send Request to acdt93@aol.com)
Location: Lifetime Sports Complex, Tallahassee Community College,
444 Appleyard Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32304
Featuring: Niche Faulkner (Guinean)
Health Forum on Hypertension
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Featuring: Dr. Natasha Canty
Health Screenings
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Featuring: FAMU College of Pharmacy
Natural Hair Show
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Featuring: Naturally U Braiding Studio
Saturday, VENDOR MARKETPLACE HOURS
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
PERFORMANCE CONCERT
8:15 p.m., $10 per person
Doors Open at 7:30 p.m.; Ticket Box Office Opens at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Lee Hall Auditorium, Florida A&M University 1601 MLK, Jr. Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32307
Featuring: African Caribbean Dance Theatre, Balafon West African Dance
Ensemble (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), N’Kafu Traditional African Dance Company (New Orleans, Louisiana),
Wona Womalan West African Drum & Dance Ensemble (Charleston, South Carolina), Aboubacar “Oscar” Camara,
Ibrahima Kolipe Camara, Souleymane Diop, Cheikh Mbaye, Dame Gueye, Mamadou Guisse, Salematou Keita,
Ismael Kouyate, Aboubacar Soumah, Nicholas Spivey, Brandon Walker & Festival Guest Artists.
POST CONCERT RECEPTION
10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m., FREE
Location: Homewood Suites Hotel, 2987 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Featuring: Ghost Entertainment
8:15 p.m., $10 per person
Doors Open at 7:30 p.m.; Ticket Box Office Opens at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Lee Hall Auditorium, Florida A&M University 1601 MLK, Jr. Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32307
Featuring: African Caribbean Dance Theatre, Balafon West African Dance Ensemble
(Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), N’Kafu Traditional African Dance Company (New Orleans, Louisiana),
Wona Womalan West African Drum & Dance Ensemble (Charleston, South Carolina), Aboubacar “Oscar” Camara,
Ibrahima Kolipe Camara, Souleymane Diop, Cheikh Mbaye, Dame Gueye, Mamadou Guisse, Salematou Keita,
Aboubacar Soumah, Nicholas Spivey, Brandon Walker & Festival Guest Artists.
Purchase Concert Tickets with Credit Card via Paypal
Go to Register on the FADF.ORG website (Credit Card Option Available Through May 25, 2013)
Concert Ticket Outlets in Tallahassee
Beginning May 20, 2013
Au Peche Mignon
1415 Timberlane Road
668-5533
G&G Restaurant
2039 West Pensacola Street
222-9157
Naturally U Braiding Studio
1141-A Apalachee Parkway (Next to Gold's Gym)
386-8523
NISUB International
1135 West Orange Avenue
574-5082
Soul Vegetarian
1205 South Adams Street
893-8208
The Cake Shop
1908 Capital Circle, NE
386-2253
Homewood Suites
2987 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, FL 32301
850-402-9400
Call the Homewood Suites Hotel at 850-402-9400 and mention the group code DFD to receive a discounted rate of $89.00. DEADLINE: May 30, 2013.
Hampton Inn Hotel (Same Parking Lot as Homewood Suites)
2979 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32307
Call the Hampton Inn at 850-309-1300 and mention the group code DFD to receive a discounted rate of $79.00. DEADLINE: May 30, 2013.
Fairfield Inn, 2997 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32301 (Next to Hampton Inn)
Call the Fairfield Inn at 850-210-1210 and mention the Florida African Dance Festival to receive a discounted rate of $79.00. DEADLINE: May 10, 2013.
For additional information about hotels and other sites in Tallahassee, you may wish to go to www.visittallahassee.com or contact the Visitor Information Center at 800-628-2866 or 850-606-2305.
Dr. Natasha Canty is a Family Medicine physician at Capital Health Plan. She was born and raised in Havana, Florida. Dr. Canty earned a bachelor of science degree in biology and a master’s degree in public health at Florida A & M University, before pursuing her medical degree at Florida State University in Pensacola. She completed her residency with the Family Medicine Residency Program at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Dr. Canty is board certified in Family Medicine.
May I pay for the registration and/or concert fee with a credit card?
You may pay with a credit card via Paypal for registration and/or concert tickets online before May 25. After May 25, we will only accept money orders, cashier's checks or cash.
How long is the concert?
The concert will be about 1 ½ – 2 hours long.
Is reserved seating available for the concert?
No, there is no reserved seating.
Is the concert appropriate for children?
The concert is designed for all age groups.
Are there any discounts available for the concert?
No, the fee for the concert is a flat rate of $10 for ALL tickets. While we love our senior citizens, children and special groups, there are no discounted rates.
Is prior dance or drum experience necessary?
Prior dance or drum experience isn't necessary. However, it might be helpful for you to observe a class first, so that you can familiarize yourself with the structure and procedure.
Do you have beginner, intermediate and advanced level classes for dance or drum?
No, all skill levels are grouped in classes together. At this time, we do not have the luxury of separating the skill levels. But, we feel confident whatever the skill level, you'll learn something.
What do I wear for the dance class?
Women should wear what is called a "lappa," along with a t-shirt, sports bra and shorts beneath the lappa. The lappa is usually 2 yards or less, dependent upon body size, of African print material, worn similarly to the American styled wrap-a-round skirt. Men typically wear socatos or warm-up pants with a t-shirt. Socatos are the "droop-seated" pants in African print. AND, everybody is barefooted.
Do I need to bring my own drum for the workshops?
Yes, bring your own drum. Unfortunately, we do not have enough equipment to supply everyone with a drum.
Do I need transportation to go from the hotel site to the dance conference location?
Yes, please make arrangements for your own transportation. While we would want to provide this service, it isn't available at this time.
May I videotape, audiotape or photograph the dance or drum workshops?
No, you cannot videotape, audiotape or photograph the dance or drum workshops. However, you may request of permission to audiotape from each drum instructor.
May I videotape or photograph the concert performance?
No, you may not. Anyone observed videotaping or photographing will be asked to leave the auditorium.
For any special needs or accommodations, please contact Jevelle Robinson, Accessibility Coordinator, at 850-539-4087 or acdt93@aol.com on or before May 20, 2013.
The African Caribbean Dance Theatre, Inc. (ACDT) is your premier source for African cultural activities in Florida. ACDT, a Tallahassee-based cultural education organization, has for the past 20 years wowed audiences with its pulsating and energizing performances at inaugural events, festivals, concerts, weddings and other special occasions throughout the Southeast. The company’s year-round schedule of African dance and drum classes serves as the training ground for youths and adults’ development in these traditions.
With its year-round program services, along with the presentation of the annual Florida African Dance Festival, ACDT is paving the pathway for the preservation of African dance and drumming for future generations. Become a part of the ACDT experience and allow us to enrich your life! Contact ACDT today at 850-539-4087 or acdt93@aol.com.
ACDT offers weekly year-round classes at 451 West Gaines Street (formerly Margo’s Balloons & Baskets) in Tallahassee. Parking is available at Savannah’s Country Buffet or any street off of Gaines. Here’s the weekly class schedule:
Afrobics 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. (Aerobic Exercise)
African Dance 6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Drum 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
African Dance 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
NOTE: Some class schedules are subject to change. Please contact ACDT at 850-539-4087 or acdt93@aol.com before you plan to attend.
P.O. Box 10943, Tallahassee FL 32302
Phone: +1 850 539 4087
Email: acdt93@aol.com
