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GEORGES FARA TOLNO WORK EXPERIENCE 1990 Choreographer of Percussion Junior, Gbessia, Guinea 1995 Drum, dance and history teacher with Les Merveilles, Matam and Gbessia, Guinea 1998 Drummer with Foteba Dance Company, NYC 1998-2000 Drummer with Feraba Dance Company, NYC 1999 Instructor at Joniba Dance School, NYC 1999 Drummer with Jeklu Dance Company, Burlington, VT 1999 Krin and dance instructor for Spirit Drum and Dance Company and Mountou Dance Company, Chicago, IL 1999-2000 African Dance and Culture instructor ad Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO 2000 Drum and dance instructor at Losangoya Bato, NYC 2000 Drum and dance instructor at Maui Camp, Maui, HI 2001 Drum and dance instructor at Bantu Camp, Albuquerque, NM 1999-2002 Choreographer, dance and drum instructor at Barefoot Dance Studio, Durango, CO 1998-2002 Drum and dance instructor for various workshops throughout the United States 2001-2002 Instructor of music and movement, storytelling and song with African guitar at River Mist Preschool and Children’s Center, Durango, CO KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS DJEMBE - History of Djembe drumming - Resources and process for making Djembe - Proper drumming technique - Breaks, solos, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd accompaniment for a multitude of traditional and contemporary West African rhythms BASS DRUM - Technique for playing dundun, songba, kenkene individually or as an ensemble - Specific accompaniments of dundun, songba, and kenkene, as well as accompanying bell patterns - Choreography of drumming and dance for women’s bass drum ensembles KRIN (hollow log drum, premier instrument of the Forest Region of Guinea) - History of Krin - Technique for playing Krin solo or as accompaniment to song, dance, and drum DANCE - History of West African Dance including purpose, and ethnic origins of a multitude of dances and associated rhythms. - West African dance technique for beginner to advanced levels - Specific dance movements to accompany specific rhythms both traditional and contemporary - Choreography - African Hip Hop STRENGTHS I am a remarkably patient teacher, conscious of the varying levels of skill and comfort of my students, who range from the handicapped, young children and elders to professional dancers and drummers. I hold a vast wealth of knowledge concerning African history and culture and inspire my students with enthusiasm and a warm and loving spirit. REFERENCES Irene Koloseus Director of Fereba Dance and Drum Company 718-443-6158 Robert David Dancer/Director of Spirit Dance Company 773-445-8314 Fred Simpson Drummer and Drum Instructor 801-661-3661 |