Olivier Tarpaga

Olivier Tarpaga was born in Kaya, Burkina Faso and is a dancer, choreographer, storyteller, and Djembe musician. In 1997 he began to tour Africa, Europe, and America as a dancer with the Bourgeon du Burkina. From 1994-2000 he trained with Salia Sanou of Companie Salia Ni Seydou. In 1999
he began to tour as a Djembe drummer with Amadou Kienou and his Ensemble Foteban. In 2000 Tarpaga co-founded Compagnie Tâ, which was selected as one of the top ten contemporary African dance companies for their "extraordinary
energy , grace, and style." In 2002 he moved to the USA where he founded TARPAGA DANCE PROJECT. He currently teaches in the Fullerton and Los Angeles School Districts.

Olivier visitied Arizona in 2005 with Amoudou Kienou
 
 

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