Naby Bangoura learned traditional West African dance during village ceremonies and celebrations in Guinée, West Africa. in his village of Kindia. At the young age of fifteen, Naby started dancing professionally with the national dance company Les Merveilles de Guinée. This was founded by the late world-renowned dance choreographer and artistic director Kemoko Sano, with additional leadership by the Yamoussa Soumah and the late Moussa Camara.
In 1998, Les Merveilles brought him to perform in major venues throughout the United States. Known for his energetic and fluid dance style and soaring spirit, master dance teacher Naby Bangoura has been performing and teaching high energy West African dance, Guinée style, in dance studios and dance workshops and conferences all over the United States, as well as Japan, Australia, and Guinée.
He is currently living in Berkeley and teaching West African dance all over the San Francisco Bay Area. He can be found weekly at Brasarte World Dance Center in Berkeley, the ODC Dance Commons in San Francisco, and Stapleton Dance Center in San Anselmo. He also teaches at local high schools and elementary schools, and regularly travels to Nevada City, Santa Cruz and other locations.
Naby performs regularly at different celebrations and events, such as weddings, anniversaries, and corporate events. He can be contacted at (510) 290-4787 to perform or teach classes.
In 1998, Les Merveilles brought him to perform in major venues throughout the United States. Known for his energetic and fluid dance style and soaring spirit, master dance teacher Naby Bangoura has been performing and teaching high energy West African dance, Guinée style, in dance studios and dance workshops and conferences all over the United States, as well as Japan, Australia, and Guinée.
He is currently living in Berkeley and teaching West African dance all over the San Francisco Bay Area. He can be found weekly at Brasarte World Dance Center in Berkeley, the ODC Dance Commons in San Francisco, and Stapleton Dance Center in San Anselmo. He also teaches at local high schools and elementary schools, and regularly travels to Nevada City, Santa Cruz and other locations.
Naby performs regularly at different celebrations and events, such as weddings, anniversaries, and corporate events. He can be contacted at (510) 290-4787 to perform or teach classes.
