COBA - The Collective of Black Artists
Upcoming Events
COBA presents Diasporic Dimensions February 26-28 at the Fleck Dance Theatre

COBA celebrates 17 years

COBA celebrates 17 years with its presentation of Diasporic Dimensions - three evenings of dance and music at the Fleck Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre.
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COBA 2010 auditions to join the Collective of Black Artists

Open Auditions

2010 COBA audition dates
May 15, 2010, 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
July 3, 2010, 11:00 a.m. - 2 p.m.
All auditions held at COBA Studios
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COBA Dance School
Students of COBA's Children's Dance and Drumming program

Children's Dance and Drumming Program

Our children's dance and drumming program provides children three years and up with a solid foundation in dance.
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COBA member Marlene Richardson teaching class

Adult and Teen Open Dance and Drumming Classes

Dance classes open to the curious novice with little or no experience as well as seasoned dance professionals.
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Shelly Ann McLeod - Graduate of the apprenticeship program

Professional Apprenticeship Training Program

An inspiring three-year Professional Training Apprenticeship Program for emerging artists
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COBA: Biography
WALTER MACLEAN
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German born drummer Walter Maclean spent most of his childhood between Germany and Ghana. At age 12, he had his first drum lesson with Master Drummer Adja Addy (Tigari priest from Ghana) and began his professional career in drums and percussion at 17. He furthered his studies in Holland (Nippy Noya, modern percussion and Tata Guiness, Cuban drumming). Prior to ...
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