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Learn dance moves from northern,
eastern, central, southern and
western Africa, Caribbean and
creative hip hop |
Call: 902.225.9267
Phone: 902.225.9267
Email: info@mcafricancamps.com
Visit: P.O. Box 36152, 5665 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NS, B3J 3S9, our blog: http://mcafricandance.wordpress.com/ |
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About Us |
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The Maritime Centre for African Dance (MCAD), formed in 2005, is an organization dedicated to teaching, sharing and promoting African Culture though the art of dance, to youth and adults across Nova Scotia and Canada. To date, MCAD has taught well over 100,0000 children and adults in schools, community centres, camps and programs. This number is ever increasing. This organization was formed out of a necessity for lack of cultural representation in the form of african traditional dance in Canada. It is a collective of different individuals from Africa who have are trained in traditional dance and ranges from the South, North, West and East of Africa. To date, MCAD`s Fara Dance troupe has performed for various prestigous events including the African Inaugural Ball held in Washington DC for President Obama.
Every year, MCAD holds Afro Dance Camps, (trademarked) for children/youth ages 8-Adults, which features cultural dance from areas such as Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia and South Africa to learning to play traditional instruments such as Marimba, (xylophone), jembe (drum), and mbira (thumb piano). ANYONE of any background, with or without dance experience is encouraged to come to this camp.
The main goals of the Camps are:
- To increase cultural awareness around Canada and the world
- To share in the culture and celebration of cultural dance
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| Camps range between: |
| WEEK LONG CAMPS |
10 DAYS OR MORE WITH LIVE PERFORMANCES AT THE END OF THE CAMP |
| WOMEN’S DIKITA (INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL FORWOMEN) |
FESTIVAL FOR WOMEN HELD IN LATE AUGUST. FEATURES DIFFERENT DANCE WORKSHOPS AND AFRICAN DINNER AND DANCE |
| FULL DAY WORKSHOPS |
10-4PM WITH LIVE PERFORMANCE AT THE END OF THE CAMP |
| HALF DAY WORKSHOPS |
1-4PM WITH LIVE PERFORMANCE AT THE END OF THE WORKSHOP |
| HOUR LONG WORKSHOPS |
WORKSHOPS FOR GROUPS/DANCERS OF ANY LEVEL/NO DANCE EXPERIENCE NECESSARY |
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WEEK LONG CAMPS: |
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The campsites are all across Canada. Ultimately both the town and the surrounding areas are introduced to the rich culture of Africa with the Live Show at the end of the week, featuring the participants and musicians.
The camp was held in the following locations:
Lockeport, NS 2006
Digby, NS 2007
Glasgow, PEI 2008
Taxis River, NB 2008
Prince Edward Island 2009
Taxis, River NB 2010
Musqodobit NS (new) 2010
Kitchner, Ontario (new) 2010
Kelowna, BC (new) 2010
The Afro Dance Camp is a MOVING camp, and we move to different locations throughout Canada. In 2010, the camps will be held in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Kitchner, Ontario and Kelowna, BC. The Afro Dance Week Long Camps are held in the summers. All individuals from across Caanda are encouraged to apply. Scholarships are available.There are always Camp Leaders and Assistant Camp Leaders. Assistant Camp Leaders are chosen from those who attend the camp and have to be over the age of 14. After two years, assistant Camp Leaders can apply to be Camp Leaders. Recently our week long camps have expanded to Ontario and British Columbia. If you or someone is interested look under EMPLOYMENT on this site |
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TAXIS RIVER CAMP,MUSQUODOBIT CAMP,KITCHENER AND KELOWNA: |
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This year’s camps will feature different new workshops such as Gumboot Dance and its history/beginnings in South Africa, Evolution of Gumboot dance into Stomp, and learning a study in African oral traditions expressed in Drama and writings. The camp focuses on individuals between the ages of 8 and 21. The camp is FOR ANYONE looking to learn African culture, traditions, drum, dance, mbira and much more! LOTS of fun including swimming, African games and treasure hunts!
The cost for the camp will vary according to location but includes transportation, accommodation and food. Scholarships are however, available.
Scholarship form -
Application form - |
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DIKITA WOMEN’S FESTIVAL - OCTOBER 2010: |
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| This is an International festival for women from different areas within and outside of Canada. This festival is for ALL women of ANY background. No dance experience is required. In 2008 and 2009 , the workshop was held on August 22 to August 23 in Nova Scotia. To get more details on the upcoming festival in October 2010, email info@mcafricancamps.com |
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FULL DAY WORKSHOPS: |
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| Full Day Workshops are for ALL ages. ANYONE without dance experience can attend, as they are at an introductory level. The forms of dance progress as the day goes on. There are breaks in between with 2 workshops going on every hour and a half. Attendees experience the extreme diversity of Africa. Workshops also offered to dance schools. To book your school email info@mcafricancamps.com |
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HALF DAY WORKSHOPS AND HOUR AND A HALF LONG WORKSHOPS: |
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| Half Day Workshops are a shorter version of the Full Day Workshops. They are ideal for dance studios, schools and mini-workshops. Rates for workshops, half day can be accessed by emailing info@mcafricancamps.com or call 902.225.9267. |
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