Where:  Near Sanyang Beach
When:  24th Jan - 6th Feb 2012

 This winter Nansady Keita & friends invite you to join them on a holiday to Gambia to learn traditional West African dance by the beach. In Nansady's region of Guinea drum and dance always go together and Nansady is a fantastic djembe soloist for dance.  He will be one of the people who will play for you as you dance. Teaching the dance itself is Marie Sylla of Guinea, an experienced dance teacher from the same region as Nansady, who grew up in the authentic traditional village culture of drum & dance.

Also providing the live music for you to dance to is Jali Buba Badjie - the warm-spirited and talented son of one of Gambia’s most acclaimed kora masters. The kora is a beautiful and hypnotic stringed instrument, and as well as the main exciting  dance  to djembe you will have the chance to learn this more gentle, flowing and contemporary feeling dance style to the kora.

What’s Included:

• Quality tuition for all levels.  No experience necessary - just a desire to learn & have fun!
• Secure accommodation near the idyllic Paradise Beach & tourist-free Sanyang fishing village
• Full board including traditional mouth watering West African dishes
• Friendly team ensuring your holiday is both fun and relaxing
• Airport transfers (You will be met straight from the airport)

What’s Not Included:

More Details:

• Travel to a politically stable, safe, convenient part of African that's cheaper & easier to get to, with good facilities, easy transfers, Western toilets & running showers (no guarantees they'll work 24/7 but then an ‘African shower’ is an un-missable part of the experience!)
• Chance to experience African life and culture that tourists never see, all at the same time as having a winter beach holiday & residential dance workshop - all in one trip!!
• Some dance lessons will hopefully be able to be held on the beach
• Pay much less than similar types of holiday
• Travel as part of a nice group, including drummers as well as dancers
  

Optional Extras:

Possible optional extras are listed as a guide only, with a view to putting them on when we are there - if and when there is demand and free time.  (not included in the base price)

1. Sabar dance (gyrate those hips the African way with the style of dance famous for it!)
2. Organised visits to cultural sights, nature reserves & local attractions of The Gambia
3. Impromptu / informal trips to local events that make up everyday Gambian life, such as street performances,local bands, weddings / naming ceremonies and local markets
4. Evening trips to nearby city to sample the nightlife