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EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS July 22, 2026.
Adults: $20/ Children $10
AT THE DOOR: $25.
Join us July 23, 2026 at 7p at XLNC, 3716 W WT Harris Blvd, as we host the amazingly talented Master Dancer, Ismael “Bonfils” Kouyate from Guinea, West Africa. Class is $20 in advance and $25 at the door.
Ismael Kouyate is a Guinean dancer and singer. He is the son of Mama Diabatè and Papa Kouyatè. He was born in Guinea, West Africa to a long line of griots, the oral historians that preserve the history and culture of Africa through songs, stories, music and dance. In 2004, he joined Ballets Africains, the National Dance Company of Guinea, for their 50th Anniversary Tour of the US, Jubilee!
From his performances on this tour, he was contracted by the team of Fela! to serve as a master choreographer for the production. His talent and skills landed him a principle role in the play.
Ismael toured with Fela! from its humble off-Broadway roots in 2008 through its final international tours. He has also worked with Beyoncé, adding his vocals to her hit Grown Woman, the single that is featured on her Pepsi commercial.
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS July 22, 2026.
Adults: $20/ Children $10
AT THE DOOR: $25.
Join us July 23, 2026 at 7p at XLNC, 3716 W WT Harris Blvd, as we host the amazingly talented Master Dancer, Ismael “Bonfils” Kouyate from Guinea, West Africa. Class is $20 in advance and $25 at the door.
Ismael Kouyate is a Guinean dancer and singer. He is the son of Mama Diabatè and Papa Kouyatè. He was born in Guinea, West Africa to a long line of griots, the oral historians that preserve the history and culture of Africa through songs, stories, music and dance. In 2004, he joined Ballets Africains, the National Dance Company of Guinea, for their 50th Anniversary Tour of the US, Jubilee!
From his performances on this tour, he was contracted by the team of Fela! to serve as a master choreographer for the production. His talent and skills landed him a principle role in the play.
Ismael toured with Fela! from its humble off-Broadway roots in 2008 through its final international tours. He has also worked with Beyoncé, adding his vocals to her hit Grown Woman, the single that is featured on her Pepsi commercial.