Afrique Aya

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Visit Us: 1100 North Street, Little Rock, AR 72201

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Applications to join the roster are closed until fall 2025.

To be eligible for the Arts on Tour Program, a performing or visual artist must:

Maintain a primary residency in Arkansas, or must have an Arkansas based contact.
Have presented concerts, exhibitions, programs or lecture-demonstrations in locations away from their home location at least twice in the previous year. Exhibitions must have been presented in a formal gallery space.

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Afrique Aya

Ms. Shakeenah Kedem-Fentis

479-283-9964 / (479) 363-6262 voice mail Email Ms. Website

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Afrique Aya is a group of dancers and drummers committed to sharing the joyful and spirited music and culture of West Africa. Inspired by rhythms and rituals from Ivory Coast, and led by Artistic Director Kouakou -Yao- Angelo, the group celebrates the synergy of nature, spirit, movement, and percussion. Afrique Aya offers performances, workshops, and residencies that draw upon Earth-based movement and song to vibrantly celebrate life. Photo by Bruce Allen, copyright 2011.

Requirements

Smooth floor for dancing. Prefer wood floor or tile; no concrete. If outdoors preferably on earth or grass. Chairs with flat seats, no arms, and no cross pieces in the front below the seat for 4 drummers. In some cases, a DVD player, projector, and screen.

Fee: DRUMS ONLY PERFORMANCES  $1950 / 90 minute show  $1600.00 / 45 or 60 minute show  $995.00 / 15 or 30 minute show     DRUM & DANCE PERFORMANCES  $2575.00 / 90 minute show  $2000.00 / 45 or 60 minute show  $1195.00 / 15 or 30 minute show  .