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 “A Weekend in Guinea!” this October. Thursday, October 25th at 7:30 pm Legendary balafonist, Famaro Dioubate in concert! Famaro was born to a griot family in Conakry, Guinea. He is the grandson of El Hadj Djelli Sory Kouyate, a living legend of the Mandeng balafon. Famaro is in high demand as a free-lance musician, playing everywhere from nightclubs to...

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

(Registration forms can be downloaded from the Youth Project Tab in the menu above) Founded in 1989, Bush Mango’s Youth Project is a Saturday program that provides kids from three to 18 a place to learn traditional drum and dance from Guinea, West Africa in a supportive, encouraging, and directed way. The kids at Youth Project know what is expected of them — and they reach their goals....

Spring Special- 2 for 1 classes

Posted by colleen on Apr 1, 2013 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Bush Mango Drum & Dance is running a spring special. If you become a member before April 15th, you receive both drum and dance (Tuesday evenings only) for the price of one, for 3...

Mambo Kings, Bush Mango Drum & Dance, and Buddha Hood!

Posted by colleen on Feb 17, 2013 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Come dance to the great sounds of these three groups in support of Bush Mango’s Youth Project – a scholarship program for weekly dance and drum instruction for Rochester area youth since 1989. The show...

Bush Mango Welcomes Mohamed Diaby

Posted by colleen on Feb 3, 2013 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Bush Mango Drum & Dance is happy to welcome Mohamed Diaby to 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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