A Ding

团建云

2024-08-07

A Ding

Founder of Jarabi

West African Dance Trainer

Certified Instructor of TTMDA International West African Drum Academy.

Has been studying traditional African drumming since October 2009, with 11 years of experience to date.

Began studying under Mamady Keita in 2011.

In late 2013, traveled to Guinea (an African country) to study Mandinka music and participated in the performance at "The 3rd edition of the International North-South Cultural Exchange Festival" locally.

▍Performance Resume

Has performed multiple times with the TTMDA Asia All-Star Drum & Dance Troupe across Asia; shared the stage with African drumming master Mamady Keita in April 2016.

Earned TTMDA Certified Instructor certification under grandmaster Mamady Keita in Mexico, July 2018.

Founded Jialabi West African Drum & Dance in Zhuhai in 2019; led the troupe in various performances and concerts in Guangdong within a short span.

Frequently invited to teach nationwide, with extensive teaching experience and a unique style. Proficient in diverse approaches to achieve teaching objectives in a humorous, lively atmosphere, helping students identify suitable learning methods.