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DJEMBE! School of African Drumming in Riverwest

Drumming classes w/Steve Negasi Willis, Master Drummer and
Veteran member of Ko-thi Dance Company.

Learn Djembe drumming hands-on techniques. Develop
individualized solo and traditional group drumming rhythms
including the Jun Jun (bass drum). Drum classes start out
as fundamental technique and evolve into high-energy
workouts!

Student community performances scheduled for the summer!

*Classes are On-going* Just pay per class!
*Youth Classes age 6-12years $7

Saturday 11-Noon
Teen/Adult 13 and up $10
*Saturday from Noon-1pm

Contact Tanya for details @ 263-0640

Hip Hop Social Club
This club is a creative outlet for teens into Hip Hop
Culture. Try your hand at dee- jaying, breakdancing, and
writing lyrics! Roc the Mic w/ Milwaukee's premiere Hip Hop
Artists & Baddest Dee Jays! Explore the misunderstood art
of graffiti! Learn about the industry's career
opportunities and what it takes to make it in the business.
Join us also for Listen 2 the Lyrics as local rap artists
help us breakdown and discuss the messages in the music we
listen to.

Free to teens 13yrs-18yrs
Tuesday from 7-9 pm
Contact Tanya for details @ 263-0640

Alaiyo's Rhythm Dance Workshop
w/ Charlyn Austin
You can be Poetry In Motion! Discover your own inner rhythm
or just cut loose and learn new dance moves. Participants
have fun exploring space, atmosphere, momentum and creative
individual _expression and will choreograph and present a
performance of African, Modern, and Lyrical dance.
Current May Classes focus on Traditional African Dances &
Culture and includes creating performance costumes & props!
Community performances this summer!
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm

FEES range from FREE to only $5 per class!!
*Coming soon...Free Martial Arts Classes in Riverwest!

Classes for all ages available! Contact Tanya for details @
263-0640


Saturday Art Amazing Workshop
A fun time for the whole family!
Join us for crazy crafts and amazing take-home art projects
created in the spirit of recycling. Imagination turns junk
into beautiful treasures!
Jewelry-making, painting, pottery, wood working, and more!
Create art work to exhibit at the COA Urban Arts Showcase
in August!
FREE, All Ages
Saturdays, Noon-1pm
Donations to buy supplies welcome!
Call Tanya for details @ 263-0640


Riverwest Currents online edition - May, 2004