Nanioubolo African Dance & Drum Conference
October 31 - November 2
Bonnie Cone Classical Academy
10700 Asbury Chapel Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Your Conference Teachers
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Mouminatou Camara
Master Teacher, Guinea + Vendor
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Ibrahima Sarr
Master Teacher, Senegal
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Barakissa Coulibaly
Master Teacher, Ivory Coast
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Souleymane "Solo" Sana
Master Teacher, Mali + Vendor
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Aboubacar "Amo" Soumah
Master Drummer, Guinea
Must Provide Own Drum. Rentals Available in SHOP
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Fode Bangoura
Master Drummer, Guinea
Class is Thursday, 10/30 at 7p located at XLNC, 3716 W WT Harris Blvd
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Seny Daffe
Master Drummer, Guinea
Must Provide Own Drum. Rentals Available in SHOP
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Kai Rasby & Sakhen Ari
Youth Drumming
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Adefemi Oyemade
Youth Dance
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Kya, Hadiyah & Niche
TRIO Dance Class
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
BONNIE CONE CLASSICAL ACADEMY
10700 Asbury Chapel Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Thursday, 10/30
7P - 9P: Master Drum Class, Fode Bangoura
This class will take place at XLNC, 3716 W WT Harris Blvd. Please note that you will need a drum to participate in class. Will have a few on site available for rental.
Friday, 10/31
7P - 9P: TRIO Dance, Kya, Hadiyah, Niche
Saturday, 11/1:
9a - 10:30a: Mali, Souleymane Sana
10:45a - 12:15p:: Guinea, Mouminatou Camara
12:30p - 2p: Ivory Coast, Barakissa Coulibaly
2:15p - 3:45p: Dun Dance, “Amo” Soumah
4p -5:30p: Senegal, Ibrahima Sarr
Sunday, 11/2
10a - 11:30a: Ivory Coast, Barakissa Coulibaly
11:45a - 1:15p:: Senegal, Ibrahima Sarr
1:30p - 3p: Dun Dance, Seny Daffe
3:15p - 4:45p: Mali, Souleymane Sana
5p - 6:30p: Guinea, Mouminatou Camara
CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL
BONNIE CONE CLASSICAL ACADEMY
UPSTAIRS ART ROOM
10700 Asbury Chapel Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Saturday, 11/1:
10:45A - 11:45A: African Arts & Crafts
11:30A - 11:45A: Storytelling
12p - 12:45p Kids Drum Class
1p - 1:45p: Kids Dance Class
CONFERENCE LOCATION:
Bonnie Cone Classical Academy
10700 Asbury Chapel Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
CONCERT PERFORMANCE
ROOTED IN HER: She is the Rhythm
Rooted in Her: She is the Rhythm is a vibrant celebration of Black women as the heartbeat of their communities, told through the powerful mediums of African dance and drumming.
This dynamic performance honors the strength, resilience and creativity of Black women, weaving together ancestral traditions and contemporary expressions of pride.
Through electrifying rhythms and soul-stirring movements, the show illuminates the central role Black women play in shaping culture, fostering unity and carrying the legacy of their ancestors forward.
Featuring: SHAE Movement African Arts, Ubuntu Tribe, Balafon West African Dance Ensemble (Pittsburgh, PA), Cultural Arts Theatre (Tampa, FL) and Conference Artists.
CONCERT LOCATION:
OPEN DOOR STUDIOS
3706 Central Avenue,
On the corner of Central Ave and Eastway Drive
NADDC25 APPAREL
NADDC25 Color Preorder
Preorder your conference tshirt until 10/3/25. After preorder ends, this shirt will be gone forever and none availble for sale at the door.
NADDC25 White Preorder
Preorder your conference tshirt until 10/3/25. After preorder ends, a LIMITED QUANTITY will be availble for sale at the door.
Become a Conference Sponsor.
Consider becoming a conference sponsor to allow SMAA to successfully support NADDC25!
For more information about NADDC including vending, contact: shaemovement@gmail.com
