The Conjured Roots conference will focus on African, Afro-Cuban, salsa and modern drumming and dance when it comes to the New Orleans area November 4-6.

Conjured Roots will feature a variety of classes, which will all have musical accompaniment led by percussionist Weedie Braimah. Other featured teachers include Diadie Bathily (African Dance), Theo Jamison (Dunham Technique), Andrea Peoples (Modern & African) and Hansell Vaillant (Salsa & Afro Cuban Folk).

Friday activities will take place at the Stallings Center at 4300 St. Claude Avenue in New Orleans, while Saturday and Sunday activities will be held at the Terrytown Playground at 621 Heritage Aveune in Terrytown, LA.

Ticketing information is available via the conference’s website, and a schedule of classes can be found below.

Conjured Roots Schedule:

Friday 11/04: (Stallings Center 4300 St. Claude)
6:00-7:00pm Andrea
7:00-8:00pm Theo
8:00-9:00pm Hansell

Saturday 11/05 (Terrytown Location)
11:30-1pm Dunham
1:15- 2:15pm Guinea
2:30- 3:30pm Cuban Salsa/Casino
3:45- 5:00pm Drum class
5:15- 6:30pm Afro Cuban Folklore and Social
6:45- 8:15pm Malian/Ivory Coast

Sunday 11/06 (Terrytown Location)
11:00- 12:30pm Cuban
12:30- 2:00pm Malian/Ivory Coast