| Alassane Sarr comes from a griot family in Dakar, Senegal, West Africa. The griot tradition of Senegal combines storytelling and musical performance to communicate the history of Senegalese people. In additon to the griot tradition of his family, Alassane attended the School of Art in Dakar at the age of fifteen and completing the courses at the age of twenty-one. Following school, Alassane became a performer of the Silimbo Dance Company of Dakar, Senegal. In 1991 the Silimbo dancers were hired to perform in the United States for Black History Month. From then on, Alassane's career continued to develop through performing and teaching his styles throughout the United States. |
| Alassane teaches; West African Dance and Drumming, Senegalese history, Drum-Making, leather jewelry making, and costume designing. His energizing drumming includes; Sabar, Sorubam, Tama, Dejembe, Djun Djun, congas, and Bougaroubou | |
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Alassane would like to inspire all types of people to learn about Senegalese culture and art. His goal is to reach as many different groups as possible, interested in learning the dance and percussion styles that have been taught to him by many great master instructors from West Africa. Alassane has experience teaching people of all ages. His talent and knowledge should be shared and enjoyed by all!
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For advanced arrangements and booking information please contact: Le Griot Drum and Arts Alassane Sarr |  |
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West African Dance This program inspires people of all ages to learn fundamental and advanced skills of West African & Contemporary African dance. The beginner and advanced student will experience dance from Senegal, Mali, Guinea, and Casamance, learning the folklore of Africa through movement; First and last sense of life. |
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Drum & Drum-Making Drums are the instruments that speak the language of African Dance. Drum making is very special and invokes mathematical & scientific knowledge. The Sabar drum family and other drum families like the Bougaroubou, Djembi, Tama and Conga connect each movement with its proper society; teaching all about the history of Africa through sound. |
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Costume Design Dancing objects such as the bile (horse tail) , palm (rafia), and calabash add authenticity to ceremonial and ritual dances. Le Griot Drum & Arts illustrate the beauty and diversity of traditional costumes through workshops, performances and classroom participation. The student can learn how and what kind of costumes to design for specific dances of African societies. |
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