Bush Mango Drum & Dance

Posted by admin on Oct 25, 2011

Dance Classes

For Bush Mango’s dance classes, women and girls should wear dance pants and either a t-shirt or athletic top. Wraps made from African fabrics are common, and preferred, though not necessary. No shorts allowed for women without a wrap. Men and boys should wear sweat pants or shorts and t-shirts. No shoes or socks! Drop in fees are $15 or Sign up for membership now! Tuesdays 7:15 – 8:30 pm...

Posted by admin on Oct 19, 2011

Performances

Bush Mango Drum & Dance presents “Wongai!” this April. Wongai! (which means “Let’s go!”) is an explosion of polyrhythmic music and dynamic dance performed by Rochester’s own Bush Mango Drum & Dance. Led by Musical Director Fana Bangoura and Artistic Director Colleen Hendrick, this charismatic group is a powerhouse of energy known to deliver a rich and...

Posted by admin on Oct 19, 2011

Staff Retreats

Looking for a location and activities for your next Staff Retreat, Corporate Team Building , or do you just want to appreciate the people in your working environment? Bush Mango Drum & Dance can tailor your retreat to fit your group’s needs as well. We are creative, fun, accessible and most importantly, Bush Mango retreats are a restorative and healing experience for you and your...

Posted by admin on Oct 26, 2011

Drum Classes

Student drums are available to members for use during class time on a first-come, first-served basis. Most members purchase their own personal drum(s) once they have first had a chance to try several of the student drums. Having your own drum allows for practice at home and with friends outside of class time, enabling students who choose to practice to grow their abilities at a faster pace. Drop in fees...

Posted by admin on Oct 26, 2011

Youth Project

Launched in 1989, Bush Mango Drum & Dance’s Youth Project is a Saturday program provides kids from two to 18 a place to experience drum and dance in a supportive, encouraging, and directed way. The kids at Youth Project know what is expected of them — and they reach their goals. Participants achieve a high sense of self-esteem by meeting the challenges inherent in drum and dance. The...

Beat the Drum, 2012

Posted by colleen on Apr 23, 2012 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Beat the Drum 2012 was a huge success!!!! On Saturday, April 21, we hosted our annual Beat the Drum event to support our Youth Project programming. Our generous guests included community leaders Cleve...

Bush Mango receives Arts in Education Grant

Posted by colleen on Mar 20, 2012 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Bush Mango Drum & Dance was awarded an Arts in Education grant, made possible with funds from the New York State Council on the Arts and administered by the Arts & Cultural Council for Greater...

Celebrating 23 Years

Posted by colleen on Feb 14, 2012 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Bush Mango Drum & Dance is celebrating its 23rd year of serving our...

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Support a Youth Project Student

It costs $1,000 per year to provide a Youth Project scholarship to a child whose family can’t afford drum & dance. Your contribution will be life changing to them, and make our community a better place to live. Please support Bush Mango’s Youth Project.

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