Sanké

I joined Leslie for an interesting performance of African dance and gymnastics on Sunday. 

It was held at a private residence in Morro Hills, I was gifted a ticket.

The small troupe was from Guinea in West Africa and consisted of a performer, his daughter and wife. 

It was called Sanké, which means roots in the Susu language of West Africa.

We were called together by the drums and then treated to a performance of contortion, which is a major part of the artistic culture of Guinea. 

The daughter was lithe and graceful.

The affair was a potluck and the food was delicious. Leslie made brownies, the non adulterated kind. They were snapped up so fast I never got one.

The next dance was from the Termine people of neighboring Sierra Leone. 

The male performer wore a woman's dress and mask and performed a dance. 

We then heard a traditional Malinke rhythm that is played when a woman is released from some sort of problem or burden.

We ended up seeing a tumbling routine and then learning traditional Guinea dance forms.

Everybody did well but me, not really feeling it and being a klutz.

We talked to the performers afterwards and they were kind, bright and beautiful people.

Very nice afternoon!