West African Dance w/Maria

West African Dance w/Maria
with Live drumming
Saturday, Nov. 21 and 28, 11.30am-1pm
This dance is both joyous and communal. The lower body is grounded, while the upper body is extended. It is an expression of celebration, freedom, gratitude, and praise. It is truly a medicinal and therapeutic movement.
For more info, contact Maria Young at 628.246.4766

About Maria
Maria Young was introduced to the West African drum in 1994, when she took a class at City College SF.
Not long after, she found the dance that accompanied the drumming and knew immediately, upon seeing it, that she would dedicate her life to the study and teaching of this amazing art form. She has taught in many places and currently works with mostly children and adults with disabilities. What Maria loves most about this dance is how free it allows her to feel, as well as how it uses every part of the body in a very natural way. It is good for the body, mind and soul.She has felt many times in life, that this is what she can always return to for sanity, positivity, and a direct way to celebrate life.