DAILY OFFERINGS
Dance Classes - Twelve classes are offered daily at all levels from beginning to advanced, including 3 performance dance classes which culminate in performances at the Bantu Show.

Drum Classes - 1 1/2 to 3 hours each morning and afternoon are offered for beginning, intermediate and advanced drummers, including performance and Dunun classes. 
Bring your djembe and dunun drums!

Children's Program - Children attend four classes per day, with drum and dance classes taught by a variety of Bantu Camp teachers.  This program includes costume making and a performance dance class culminating in a performance at the Bantu Show.  Start encouraging your kids now!

Song Classes - are offered for all levels

Other Classes - History and lecture classes cover a wide range of topics pertinent to African music, dance and culture.

GUEST TEACHERS AND ARTISTS
Every year Bantu Camp is proud to present outstanding guest teachers and artists from all of over Africa and the rest of the globe.

SPECIAL OFFERINGS
Mbongi (Healing Circle) - One of the most ancient Bantu traditions is a community gathering that features drumming, singing, dancing, healing, storytelling and teaching. Mbongi will take place on several evenings around the community fire and will give us an opportunity to share our music and dance outside the classroom environment.
 

Adolescent Initiation Program - Honor your teen's transition into adulthood!  A unique and valuable experience for your adolescent, this program has a minimum enrollment of six participants. Please notify us by emailing bantu@panjea.org if interested.

Bantu Show - On Sunday night of the camp, Bantu invites the greater community to join us for an informal show put on by the teachers and camp participants. Several local and visiting groups perform, in addition to the Bantu teachers and students presenting their choreographed dance and drum performances.  Admission is $10 at the door for non-participants; seating is limited.
 

Other Entertainment - Aside from informal "jams," each year Bantu showcases several different bands for your dancing pleasure.

The Marketplace - will be open daily for buying, selling and trading. Vendors will be required to share 15% of their earnings and are to provide their own display tables.

Extra Stuff - Along the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway, Synergia is located just 15-20 minutes from the historic towns of Cerrillos, Madrid and the cultural mecca of Santa Fe.  Synergia is also equipped with a large wood heated sauna, and is surrounded by miles of hiking territory through beautiful high desert mountainous terrain.

FEES	Before April 24th		After April 24th
	Children	Adults	Children	Adults
Daily Fee	$75	$120	$85	$135
Full-Time Fee	$195	$415	$225	$450

 

 
MEALS AND ACCOMMODATIONS
Camping is the main accommodation at the ranch, so please bring your own all-weather camping gear (sleeping bag, tent, etc). Hot water and bathing facilities are available. Hotel accommodations are also available in Santa Fe.  The La Quinta Inn (800-531-5900) is just 10 minutes from Synergia Ranch.  Please note, DOGS are NOT allowed at Synergia.

Meals - Three meals will be provided daily for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Vegetarian entrees are provided at each meal; however, special dietary needs cannot be accommodated and must be provided for by participants themselves. Make sure to bring your own drinking water, a water bottle, soy or rice milk and any special snacks.

BANTU CAMP CORE STAFF
Titos Sompa - Titos was one of the first people to introduce Congolese music to America. He was 14 when he organized his first dance troupe in the Congo. Later, he toured Europe and the United States. Titos has performed extensively for television and on the stage. Currently, he teaches in California and conducts workshops throughout the United States.

Rujeko Dumbutshena - born and raised in Zimbabwe, Rujeko's early life was profoundly influenced by African musicians, healers and Shona tradition. She left Africa to continue her education in America. Currently Rujeko teaches African dance at the University of New Mexico and tours nationally and internationally teaching and performing.

Chris Berry - At age 15, Chris began his studies in African drumming with Titos Sompa. Later Chris embarked on a ten-year journey into the heart and soul of African culture that included playing at ceremonies with master musicians, dancers and healers throughout the African continent. 89-

For further information please email bantu@panjea.org or contact Curtis, our camp coordinator, at (505) 281-0616

REGISTER for Bantu Camp:   Please PRINT the Registration Form (see below) and
MAIL (check payable to Bantu Camp) to the address on the form.