Guinea 2018
IT'S TIME TO PLAN YOUR TRIP TO GUINEA WITH ALSENY & MOUMI!!!!!
THE DYNAMIC DUO
Alseny Soumah and Mouminatou Camara would like you to join them on an unforgettable journey to their home country of Guinea and learn the culture through drum and dance. Tour begins December 18, 2017 and ends January 14, 2018, but extended stay options are available.
Alseny was born in the Sousou and Baga village of Boke, in northern Guinea. In the 1970s he began dancing In local community groups created by Sekou Toure to preserve and showcase Guinea culture. By 1985 he was chosen to dance with Les Merveilles D’Afrique led by the late, great Kemoko Sano. In 1988-1989 Alseny had the honor of dancing with the president’s national drum and dance company, Les Ballet Africains. During his tenure with both prestigious ballets, he has toured throughout Europe, Africa and the United States.
Alseny brings a fresh flavor and richness to the art of dance, embodying cultural authenticity and optimal professionalism. He is known to be exciting, invigorating, and remarkably creative. He is dedicated to sharing and preserving the rich culture of Guinea in his own dynamic way, through love and respect.
Mouminatou Camara is praised as the pre-eminent female instructor of Guinea dance in the United States. For a decade, she was the principal dancer for the world-renowned dance company, Les Ballet Africans. She also performed with Les Ballet Djonllba and the Army Ballet. Her generosity as a teacher is matched by her attention to detail and historical relevance. Her popularity and skill as a performer and instructor makes her the most sought after instructor at dance centers and festivals across the country.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
-Experience tours in the beautiful Guinea countryside, Conakry, Dubreka, Kassa or Room Island and/or Sangardi
-Explore marketplaces, historical landmarks, nightclubs, neighborhood festivities, and other local places of interest.
-Attend local dununbas, performances, rehearsals of the National Ballet of Guinea and presentations by local artists and ballets.
-Culminating Dununba PARTY!!!
CLASS OFFERINGS
Classes will be taught by Alseny, Mouminatou, members of world renowned ballets, and/or other local artists.
Classes are tailored to the student’s level of experience
There will be two. 2-hour dance classes daily, With options for song and/or daily cooking classes.
1 Week - $750
2 Weeks - $1300
3 Weeks - $1800
4 Weeks - $2300
Register by Dec 1, 2017.
Stay for 3 or 4 weeks and pay in full by Dec 1 to save 10%.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT (510) 260-3145
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Check with the CDC ( for recommended health and immunization information. SF DPH Travel Immunization Clinic:
PASSPORT & VISA
American citizens need a US Passport and visa. For a visa, you will need application, passport, 3 photos, airline ticket, proof of yellow fever immunization and $160. For info, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Guinea in New York (212-687-8115) or Washington D.C. (202-986-4300.)
Trekking Fouta Djallon, Guinea Day 1
I had been looking forward to hiking into this part of Guinea since I had first heard of it. The Fouta Djallon is famous for it's craggy mountains, friendly villages and most of all its massive waterfalls. I start my trek by making my way down to a village and then onward to the first of 2 waterfalls I'll see over my 3 day trek.
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