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It was a great honor to present a company with such commitment and dedication to the preservation of Haitian culture. The company’s vibrant rendition of one of the significant traditional dances of Vodou brought the audience to its feet, leaving no room for misinterpretation”

(Dance Africa Chicago, 2002)

TAMBOULA ETHNIC DANCE COMPANY
Preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of Haiti through traditional folk dances and rhythms. TEDCO is specialized in Haitian, Afro-Haitian and Caribbean folk dances and traditional music. Tamboula is available for: instruction, workshops, lecture/demonstration, concerts, cruises, residency programming and all forms of cultural and educational events. For booking info, call us at 773-517-0195.

AUDITION OPPORTUNITY
We are currently looking for dancers, drummers and a saxophonist for our 2008 annual upcoming production. All levels and background needed. No experience necessary, we will train the perfect candidate with the enthusiast to learn. Knowledge in Afro-Caribbean, Dunham Technique, African dances and drumming a plus. Interested candidate please send your resume to: Daniel Desir
or call 773-517-0195 to schedule an audition.
or mail your request to: P.O. Box 8621 Chicago, IL. 60680-8621 Attn: Artistic Director

Tamboula Ethnic Dance Corp is an Illinois not-for-profit and a registered 501(c)3 organization, your gift to the company is tax deductible. TEDCO’s mission has remained focused on two main objectives; preserve and promote Haitian dance heritage, and establish cultural exchanges among all ethnic groups, through education and the celebration of Haiti’s culture. Your contribution provides the funding needed to finance operating costs and will assist in our efforts to continue our focus and expand as we look forward to the following initiatives in 2008:

Annual concert
Dance classes on the north and south side of Chicago
Develop a youth dance component
Develop a cultural and historical education curriculum about Haiti