and the DANCE don't stop! 04/17/2011
A Special note to let all site visitors, Dance devotees and folks of the ilk to know YES, as the site is under transform-nation we still WORK the Dance -Led by Regina "Califa" Calloway, our signature programming has become a pre-eminent source for cultural information and resources involving African-derived Dance/ Drum & Culture-as it remains a focal point for manifesting meaningful ART programming for healing, transformation & positive change - YES! Califa , Colleagues & Crew have journeyed various regions, engaged in quality discussions and dialogue upon various communication platforms - unearthing researched works, seeking to enrich the DANCE journey. We invite you to stay plugged-in to this charge - and do email, visit our Facebook and Twitter platforms exciting elements of Our expanding presence. Get ready to join one of Califa's most important journey to her works this upcoming season...keep in contact, and we'll keep YOU posted. and WE shall DANCE together again! *nzo.califa DANCE works* "...where DANCE lives and SPIRIT moves" Add Comment Post Title. 10/30/2010
LAHYDIFestival:Sept.14th-19th Oakland Tech Highschool [broadway & 45th st]  LAHYDI [finale]: Dance devotees joined me on a journey with live rhythms from MALI, CONGO & GUINEA dancing, undulating, and executing African movements styles from Brasil, Cuba & Haiti - WE "crossed" that bridge a long time ago - And the roda [circle] gave witness to the riches and cultural sophistication of this Community, giving their SUNday best! - I thanks ya! Keep it on 10 on the daily folks, more good works to be done. Hailing up OUR Ancients, and the Master Teachers ~stay woke! 'califa510 MAY faire 09/17/2010
in observation of: Kanaval, Carnaval, Carnival celebration of life & the powerful transformational force: "creativity" 2010 FESTIVAL FETES: MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND May 30th-31st SAN FRANCISCO CARNAVAL - SUN. May 30th 2010 Parade: 9:30 a.m. Sunday, starts at Bryant and 24th streets When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Suggested donation: $5 to $20 Where: Harrison Street between 16th-22nd streets What you'll see: * Niñolandia (children's area) * Zona Verde (green zone) * Health Pavilion * Two main stages with music from the Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico and Trinidad, Mexican Aztec performers, traditional African and Japanese drummers, Polynesian dancers, Giant puppets * More than 200 local vendors -source: SF Examiner "FAMILY CARNAVAL DAY IN THE EAST BAY" - OAKLAND!!! MON. May 31st 2010 - Mosswood Park, CA |12noon-7PM contact: CaribelinQ @ 510.451.6100 IT'S THE DAY AFTER CARNAVAL, BUT WE WON'T STOP THE PARTY BYOE (Bring Your Own Everything) Bring your tent, blanket, grill, food, beverages, musical instruments, family,friends and get busy! LIVE drumming, dancing, marimba group! Recreational Activities all day: Youth Tennis Clinic by Oakland Park and Recreation Basketball, co-ed flag football, soccer, baseball & more WEAR YOUR CARNAVAL COSTUME 4 the 1st Annual Carnaval Family Group Photo! source: FB post march 2010 03/22/2010
califa510 Dance Diaspora to Congo traditions!  Maui's awe-inspiring landscape was the perfect landscape to house Congo Dance, Drum & Cultural experience, offered by a talented roster of Seasoned Instructors, Cultural Masters/Scholars and a Village of Alumni students, devotee and supporter. All walks of life were fully immersed in a unique environment for learning, healing, elevations with plenty of festivity to boot...we thank the equaled forces of the island and of Congo traditions for the nurturing qualities and rejuvenation. -Matondo and Mahalo 2010 01/22/2010
UPlift Aiyiti! information sent courtesy via the vivaARTS network more campaign info & works to date: 510.464-3025 Greetings Good Folks; oakland, ca--- The Bay Area remains not only a well-spring of Artistic enrichment, but a creative force of Activism! Below, is an initiative fueled by Congo SQ West Society- Kinship family Fund, in partnership with key Bay Area organizations*, to provide support and UPlift with direct impact to benefit the relief efforts of the Bay's Rara Tou Limen led by Portsha Jefferson & Artist-in-Residence Haitian Master Drummer Daniel Brevil- who is NOW surviving critical conditions in Haiti with daughters in tow... The group is scheduled to dauntingly premiere a choreo-prayer at the SF Ethnic Dance Festival Audition this SAT. 10:30a - Palace of Fine Arts, in LIGHT of his absence, yet remain SPIRIT filled. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT: Attend, Donate, Volunteer at the altar installed backstage, via "Artist check-in door -Backstage" or dropoff at SF Dance Mission [24th & Mission]. Thank you All for your prayerful sentiments and presence, do feel free to contact us Congo SQ West about associated relief efforts underway. We remain faithful and committed! be well! R. Calloway, califa510 dance works Prayer vigil & action forward for Aiyiti! Celebrate the Divine within for 2010 November 2009 12/04/2009
~field research works in motion - sowing a good seed of good works and prosperity!  October 2009 12/04/2009
In observation...ancestor rites, field research and drumming up GOOD works!  September 2009 09/22/2009
califa510 dance happenings: week of 09.14.09 DANCE 4 a CHANGE! The Festival Brasileiro has been a wonderful Dance Exploration experience, there's still time to join in! Check out what's next below---OH and how's this for a "stimulus" Haitian Dance & Drum this week FREE at Precious Welnness Village in Berkeley, courtesy of Raratoulimen's Portsha & Daniel. End of week JAM with Brasilian Bateria & Pagode stylings ushered by Jorge Alabe of Samba Rio on FRI at IL Pirata's in San Francisco... Now there' some options for your next Dance journey investments! Hope to see you all on the Dance floor[s] August 2009 08/10/2009
Join califa510 dance works - Summer Session closing: *Come Samba to your Heart's delight: various styles & rhythms! no pé, de roda, jazz, pagode, funké, Axé we've already worked up a SAMBA frenzy - join us for more... "…Samba is Life, Samba is Friction, Samba is POWER!" a line from "Samba is Power" by poet and performance artist -Jayne Cortez In Dance, R. Califa califa510 dance works where DANCE lives & SPIRIT moves... http://www.califa510.com| ph: 510-464-3025 Congo SQ WEST 2010 - of good works & prosperity! ---------------- classes: SAMBA: ~strictly! Dance classes -OAKland CA AUG. 9th* '09| SUNday: 4:30p-6p| $12 Lake Merritt Dance Ctr| 200 Grand ave| Hall 2 *last class session ---------------- Festival: ART & SOUL| SAMBAFUNK Califa joins King Theo I SUN: AUG.16th|Lessons: 5:00p-5:15p; Cultura Tres Sesenta Latin Stage:"Cuica Y Clave" stage@12th & jefferson st| for more info & full stage line-up www.artandsouloakland.com visit www.califa510.com for schedule updates & events!  "...My Samba embedded in Bass Drums of Cachaça" ________________________________________________ 4th SUN. JAM sessions| dance.drum.culture LIVE@CONGOSQ WEST | 3:30p-5:30p $10 vibrating higher, igniting desire for Drum & Dance Spirit! Drummers bring your instruments, Dancers come warmed-up with good energy- prepare to swing & sweat! [june 28, jul 26, *aug. 23] ALL PLEASE BE PROMPT! *Mbongi [gathering] in New Orleans, LA ____________________________________ califa510 dance works [summer session schedule] AUG 2nd class session 4:30p-6:00p [hall 2] 9th class session 4:30p-6:00p [hall 2] *last class 4 the season 16th- ART & SOUL Festival - Califa joins King Theo I Samba Funk lessons: "Cuica y Clave" Latin stage 12th st & Jefferson - www.artandsouloakland.com 23rd - A journey returned - Axe' worx in motion 4th SUNday - LIVE @ Congo SQ West! - "MBONGI" Congo Square New Orleans, LA: "veneration & rejuvenation" If you can't be there, then keep our good works in prayer and we'll be back to surely share... of good works and prosperity! July 2009 - Summer Seazonings! 07/29/2009
califa510 program note: In Observation of the Holiday/Travel season there will be no class sessions: July 5th-19th, 2009 class will resume: Sun. JULY 26th@ the Lake Merritt Dance Ctr 4th Sunday JAMZ - 3:30p-5:30p| Hall 1|Oakland, CA ...muita obrigada! -------------------------------- spicing up the Summer seasonings... Join us for SUNday's offerings! 4th SUN. JAM sessions| dance.drum.cultureLIVE@CONGOSQWEST| 3:30p-5:30p- JUL 26th '09vibrating higher, igniting desire for Drum & Dance Spirit Aligned! Drummers bring your instruments, Dancers come warmed-up with good energy- prepare to swing & sweat! califa510 features Instructors: Joining Califa is Janeen Johnson & Asatu Musunama heightening up the flavors and senses with sweet wata movements, and Samba Reggae hype-ness, all earthed by the sensual cycles of Zebola & Air Pionnier's Congo heat: and all of you carib/hip-hop/afri associations can get with this! So come Seazon UP with us via DANCE*DRUM*CULTURE! ALL PLEASE BE PROMPT! *All levels with a willingness to learn welcome! | welcomeat califa510 dance works, our motto is ''...where Dance lives and Spirit moves.'' CategoriesAll ArchivesApril 2011 |
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