Camp Merveilles Hawaii 2018

Drum & Dance Retreat

November 2-6th at the I’ole Institute

North Kohala, Big Island of Hawaii

For all the information and registration GO HERE:
https://form.jotform.com/73481587684169

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to study with the best of the best in an unbelievable setting on the Northern tip of the Big Island of Hawaii!  Truly a “mini-Guinea”, this is a camp you will be so grateful you made space for in your life!!!  We so look forward to dancing, playing, moving and grooving with you this year!!!!!!!

Camp Merveilles Hawaii is five day conference retreat that brings together artists form Guinea, West Africa and Hawaii to share the rich music and dance of their cultures. The conference will be held November 2nd-6th 2018. Each day features 4 dance classes, 4 percussion classes, and morning yoga. Fabulous meals will be provided incorporating fresh, organic, fruits and vegetables from local farmers, local grass-fed beef and of course fresh island fish. Nightly activities and opportunities to enjoy community in an Aloha setting are absolutely priceless. Camp Merveilles Hawaii is an opportunity to experience the richness of both West African and Hawaiian cultures in the incredibly magical setting of the old Hawaii in North Kohala.

 Featuring Guinea artists: Gabriel Fara Tolno, Alseny Soumah, Marietou Camara, Naby Bangoura, Fode Bangoura, Soriba Fofana, Mohamed Lamine Camara and Sekou Fofana!

Hawaiian Hula with Big Island Kumu’s Hope Keawe and Leia Lawrence. Daily Yoga with Big Island’s Michelle Ayau and Maya Parish (www.mayaparish.com) and Salsa with Michál Anna Carrillo.

 

 A Few Photos of Kohala Institute, our location:

Not only are the accommodations wonderful, the food fresh and from local farms as much as possible, beautiful grounds to explore all along side having  an incredible line up of West African Master Teachers this year!

MERVEILLES HAWAII SCHEDULE 2018 will be available in the summer.

 

The amazing Marietou Camara will be there bringing the sweet fire.

Faculty Teacher Marietou Camara will be bringing the sweet fire.

girls dancing 2015

Camp Merveilles 2015 at Hawaii Island Retreat.

Fara dance merveilles 2015 Marietou and us merveilles 2015