The Goddess Zaouli is BACK for our 18th Annual Dance Celebration!
Join us for our 18th Annual Concert, The Goddess ZAOULI LIVES, and our FIRST EVER mini Conference!
THE CONCERT
The Goddess ZAOULI LIVES, is a folktale of the Gouro (or Guro) people of central Ivory Coast, adapted for stage by Afriky Lolo’s artistic director and choreographer, Diadié Bathily. The story centers on the coming of age of Djela Lou Zaouli (danced by assistant artistic director an choreographer Rokya Ouattara), when her father proclaims that she is eligible to be married, with the stipulation that he must approve of potential suitors. Come see what happens to the Princess as this tale follows her as she suffers through the growing pains of life and love. While her challenges and disappointments are heart-wrenching, the story reveals a message of peace, forgiveness and compassion.
Location: COCA Center of Creative Arts | 6880 Washington Ave. | St. Louis, MO 63130
Artistic Director: DIADIE BATHILY
Assistant Artistic Director: KALI ROKYA
Musical Director: CAPH GUEI
THE Official AFTER PARTY
Chi-Village Presents: Viberaiser STL - the official after-party for the Afriky Lolo 18th Annual Dance Celebration! 21+
Saturday, July 27th, 2024, from 9 PM to 1 AM
Venue: Open Concept - 4130 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
The Conference
Join Us for Two Days of Classes!
Location: Saint Louis Dance Theatre | 3305 Washington Ave. | St Louis, MO, 6310
All classes are all levels!
Saturday, July 27, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ABOUBACAR SYLLA - Percussion Class (Balafon + Djembe)
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM DJENEBA SAKO - Malian Dance with Balafon Music
Sunday, July 28, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM CAPH GUEI - Djembe Drum Class
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM DJENEBA SAKO - Malian Dance
2:00 PM - 3:45 PM ROKYA OUATTARA + DIADIE BATHILY Côte dIvoire Dance
