Looking for an African dancer/ drummer to teach or perform? Bayo's here 4 you!
About bayo
Bayo,
aka Olabayo Julius Ogunrinola
- From - Ibadan, Nigeria
- Dance experience -
- Omitun Dance Group (Nigeria, 85-98)
- Jant-Bi School (Senegal, 2005 and 2007)
- Center Choreographique National de Nantes (France, Contemporary Dance, 1996-2015)
- Agbelujo Dance Company (Nigeria, 1998-2017) Works included: Even the twins, Footpaths, The cap and Port of no return
NOW in the US!
In 2017, Bayo brought his talents to the United States. He has performed in schools and on stages in more than 15 states.
- Instruction and Choreography at dance studios and offering private instruction (including choreographing and teaching wedding dances).
- Performances include solo and ensemble acts at Disney's Animal Kingdom, Okanilu traditional Yoruba music troupe, schools, festivals, public and private venues, and providing interactive programs where audiences learn a few basic African dance steps.
- Styles include: Yoruba, Igbo, Ghanian, Ugandan, Senegalese, and Kotonan, as well as Contemporary and Contemporary African.
African Drumming - Performance and Instruction
A lover of African Culture and Traditions, as well as a music lover, Bayo also performs African drumming on the Djembe and Dundun. He is available for instruction to beginners.
Other Talents
Bayo is available for modeling and commercial work as well.
See our Gallery for examples of dance and posed photos.