Join the YELI Ensemble for an hour of traditional dance from Guinea, West Africa.  The workshop will give participants an authentic and unforgettable experience where dance and music are truly one. All ages and all levels are welcome!

For: All levels, No experience required.

The YELI Ensemble is named after the word 'Yeli', also called  Griot in French. A Yeli is a 'living archive' of West African people's traditions. It is someone who has learned their art form from the youngest age, initially from their parents and then from their community and different masters of the art form. 

Aicha Camara is here from Guinea Conakry via Colorado and will be the instructor.  She will be accompanied by Ibro Dioubate.