Awal Alhassan
Awal Alhassan (born 1980 in Tamale, Ghana), is a dancer and drummer from the West African nation of Ghana. Born and raised by a traditional drumming and dancing family,[1] Awal has worked throughout Africa both independently and with some of Ghana's performance groups such as the Ghana Dance Ensemble, the National Theatre of Ghana, and the Center for National Culture Dance Troupe.
In addition to acting as the artistic director and lead dancer of the performance group Sohoyini,[2] he teaches ongoing classes, workshops, and residencies regularly throughout the world.
As of 2008, Awal resides in the Seattle metropolitan area.[2]
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References[]
- ^ Badzmieroski, Brian (April 30, 2008). "Drumming to their own beat". The Echo (St. Michael's College). Colchester, Vermont. Archived from the original on February 24, 2012. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ a b Taylor, Chris Joseph (December 20, 2008). "Workout from the heart". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on June 4, 2011. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
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