Deja & Ibou Dancing Sabar at the Eccles Art Center

Ibou N'gom is a visiting teacher originally from Senegal. Sabar is a Senegalese rhythm and dance style unique to Ibou's country.

Déja Mitchell has a Bachelor's degree in Modern Dance from Utah State University. She has studied African dance and drumming for 14 years with numerous renowned teachers. She teaches African-based movement in an invigorating atmosphere with polyrhythms, which are the basis of African dance. She helps her students explore the depth and cultural significance of the dances, while making the movement accessible to beginners. She also teaches traditional African drumming rhythms and Djembe techniques as well as other tribal styles in a facilitated drum circle envrionment.

Deja is a frequent performer and gives interactive and educational workshops for all ages. Performances and workshops are customized. Entertainment can include an African drumming ensemble with dance performance.

www.ogden4arts.org/class_schedule.htm
To register call 801-392-6935 or email: eccles@ogden4arts.org

She also teaches at WSU and other places. See all her info at http://www.tribalovedancer.com/

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Entertainment

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• Dance Africa
• African Dance
• Sabar
• Ibou N'gom
• Deja Mitchell
• Utah
• Ogden
• Eccles Art Center