Voices of Ancestors with Chartwell Dutiro

The West Kootenay mbira community is excited to reconnect with our dear friend and gwenyambira master Chartwell Dutiro for a long weekend mbira intensive, October 17-20, 2013, Nelson, BC Weekend format: -Communal style of teaching by Chartwell -Daily individual and group lessons in mbira, singing/yodeling, hosho and dance -3 nights accommodation and meals, including a traditional Zimbabwean dinner -Evening and late night mbira gatherings Features: -No formal structure to the weekend -Relaxed learning atmosphere -Inclusive for all skill levels -Youth are encouraged -Family friendly _________________________  FULL WEEKEND FEES (3 nights) Early Bird (deadline August 1st) Adult $345 cabin (triple occupancy) $375 lodge (double occupancy) Youth* $175 cabin or lodge Family** $525 cabin or lodge Full Price (deadline October 10th) Adult $395 cabin $425 lodge Youth* $200 cabin or lodge Family** $575 cabin or lodge *Youth is under 18 years; a child/youth under 16 requires a chaperone. **A family rate will be offered when two parents have young children and therefore will not be able to both attend all the lessons. _________________________  ONE DAY FEES (Full Day*) Early Bird (deadline August 1st) Adult $130 cabin/$145 lodge Youth* $ 65 cabin or lodge Full Price (deadline October 10th) Adult $150 cabin/$165 lodge Youth* $ 75 cabin or lodge *Includes instruction, 3 meals and one night accommodation _________________________ Nelson is a thriving arts community situated in Southwestern British Columbia. It is three hours from Spokane and eight hours from Vancouver or Calgary. For details on how to get to Nelson and also Mountain Waters Retreats, go to the following website: http://mountainwatersretreats.ca/about/how-to-get-here/ If you are interested in attending, please contact Nicole on inspyrebyfire@yahoo.ca and I will forward you the registration form with all necessary details.