Drum & Dance
CV
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Professional Experience
08/2014-Present
Oklahoma Arts Council, Teaching Artist on the State Roster
As a result of Arts Council Publicity, he has done work for Oklahoma City Ballet, Bishop McGuiness High School, University of Central Oklahoma, and a wide array of social and professional organizations.
11/2016-Present
Sarkeys Athletic Center, University of Oklahoma: Maintenance Assistant
Responsibilities include replacing light fixtures, repairing and maintaining fitness equipment, supervising and training student workers, cleaning and maintaining the building facilities, working cooperatively with other staff members.
01/2019-Present
Music Department, University of Oklahoma: West Africa Percussion Instructor
Teaching West African percussion. Course content includes three rhythms from the Susu and Malinké ethnic nations in Guinea and Senegal. Students learn the drum rhythms, songs, some dances as well as information about other indigenous African instruments
Educational Background & Artist Training
2011-2012
Brevard Community College Electrician's Program
Certificate of trainng completion--year one
1986-1992
Electrician Apprenticeship
Under Master Electricians Ousmane and Ibrahim Toure in Conakry, Guinea, West Africa
1997-2002
Bougarabou Group Leader
Leader of professional West African performance group in Dakar, Sengal. Led group on tours to: Japan, Portugal, Spain, France, Belgium, Australia and Switzerland.
1984-1991
Troupe D’Enfants of the Republique of Guinea
(Children’s Troupe of the Repulic of Guinea)
Trained for seven years as a professional dancer and drummer.