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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 500,0000 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 Afro Dance Camp is a MOVING camp, and we move to different locations throughout Canada. In 2010, the camps were 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. If you or someone is interested look under EMPLOYMENT on this site
The camp was held in the following locations:
Lockeport, NS
Digby, NS
Glasgow, PEI
Taxis River, NB
Prince Edward Island
Taxis, River NB
Musquodoboit NS
Kitchner, Ontario
Kelowna, BC
Musqodoboit (NEW) |
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2011 Camps:
Digby, NS (Mountain Gap Inn)
Musquodoboit, NS (Camp Neddoae)
Victoria, BC (Camp Jubilee)
Halifax, NS Day Camp (Dartmouth Sportsplex)
Seattle OR Workshop (Mt. Baker Community Club) |
July 3-13
July 14-19
Aug. 18-24
Aug. 15-19
Aug. 25-27 |
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2011-2012 AFRODANCE SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION AND SCHOLARSHIP FORMS |
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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 available.
Registration Package for Digby or Musquodoboit, NS - click here to download
Registration Package for Ottawa, ON - click here to download
Registration Package for Toronto, ON - click here to download
Registration Package for Montreal, QC - click here to download
Registration Package for Vancouver, BC - click here to download
Registration Package for Halifax, NS day camp - click here to download
Registration Package for Seattle, OR - click here to download
Digby, Musquoboboit or Halifax NS Scholarship Form - click here to download
Ottawa Scholarship Form - click here to download
Toronto Scholarship Form - click here to download
Montreal Scholarship Form - click here to download
Vancouver Scholarship Form - click here to download
Seattle Scholarship Form - click here to download
SAMPLE CAMP MENU -click here to download
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DIKITA WOMEN’S FESTIVAL - OCTOBER 2011: |
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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.
Atlantic Dikita womens festival October 1st & 2nd, 2011. Ottawa Dikita womens festival October 15 & 16, 2011.
To get more details on the upcoming festival in October 2011, email info@mcafricancamps.com
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