Senegalese Sabar
Sabar is a traditional West African dance from Senegal, West Africa, that is performed to the beats of the Sabar drum. Sabar dancing incorporates feelings of feminine sensuality and flirtatiousness. It is a dance of expression that uses every part of the body, from the arms and legs to the eyes. Sabar consists of combinations that are less weighted to the ground than other styles, and incorporates lots of hip twisting, jumping, arm swinging and high knee lifting.
Sabar-style dancing is often performed at celebrations, such as weddings and baby-naming ceremonies. Always accompanied by the beat of Sabar drums, Sabar dancing is highly energetic, making it a great from of exercise.
Babacar M'Baye
Born in a griot family of Wolof people, Babacar M'Baye's professional career began on tour with the Second Ballet of Senegal. Babacar is admired in his homeland as one of Dakar's most exciting dancers. He upholds the tradition of Sabar dance by drawing power from the traditions of his people, while contributing his innovative spirit and style toward its continuation. A formidable dancer, he offers up an exciting and challenging learning experience to the beginner as well as, the well-versed dancer. Babacar has toured the United States with Ballet Sinomiye of Senegal and the Ballet Bougarabou Du Senegal. He has become one of New York City's talented instructors of Sabar dance and is the renowned choreographer for the celebrated group Sing Sing Rhythms. Babacar has traveled the US and abroad teaching at workshops in Atlanta, California, DC, Puerto Rico and Japan.
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