Class Locations
Suwabi African Ballet offers classical West African dance, traditional West African drumming, and Belly Dance classes at the Attucks Theatre (1010 Church Street, Norfolk, VA) every Tuesday and Thursday evening, between the hours of 6:00PM and 9:00PM and on Saturday mornings from 10:00 to 11:00AM. Ofosuwa Abiola (Suwabi's Director) also offers West African Dance classes at the Shorin-Ryu Karate School in Williamsburg (410 Lightfoot Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188) on Sunday afternoons from 4:00-5:00PM.
For information: (757) 553-5437 or E-mail: ofosuwa@suwabiafricanballet.com or classes@suwabiafricanballet.com
Class fees depend on over head costs and expenses which vary from studio to studio.
Registration fees are paid one time and are in addition to class fees. Registration fees range between $10.00-$15.00 depending on the class. Call or e-mail for the exact amount:
(757) 553-5437
See below for class schedules and fees.
Attention: Youth African dance class resumes Tuesday, January 19, 2010! | | Tuesday | Saturday | Sunday |
African Dance (djembe) | Norfolk Tot's African dance (ages 3 to 6) 6:00-6:30p.m. $5.00 Instructor: Tcheser Jendayi For info: (757) 825-1087
Norfolk Children's African dance (ages 7 to 13) 6:30-7:30p.m. $10.00 Instructor: Tcheser Jendayi For info: (757) 825-1087
Norfolk Adult's African dance 6:30-7:30p.m. (ages 14 and up) $10.00 Instructor: Ofosuwa Abiola | | Williamsburg Adult's African dance (ages 13 to adult) 4:00-5:00p.m. $10.00 Instructor: Ofosuwa Abiola |
African Drumming (djembe) | | | Williamsburg Adult's West African drumming 5:00-6:00p.m. (ages 12 and up) $15.00 Instructor: Katsu-ra Abiola *Call instructor to register: (804) 894-7105 |
| Belly Dance | Norfolk Belly dance instruction by appointment Instructor: Sparkle Williams Contact Info: (757) 201-1352 | Norfolk Belly dance 10:00-11:00a.m. (ages 16 to adult) $10.00 per class or $50.00 for 6 classes Instructor: Sparkle Williams | |