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Upcoming Events
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COBA celebrates 17 years

COBA celebrates 17 years with its presentation of Diasporic Dimensions - three evenings of dance and music at the Fleck Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre.
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Open Auditions

COBA holds auditions annually in June and in August for Company members and its Professional Training Program.
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COBA Dance School
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Children's Dance and Drumming Program

Our children's dance and drumming program provides children three years and up with a solid foundation in dance.
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Adult and Teen Open Dance and Drumming Classes

Dance classes open to the curious novice with little or no experience as well as seasoned dance professionals.
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Professional Apprenticeship Training Program

An inspiring three-year Professional Training Apprenticeship Program for emerging artists
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COBA: Biography
Walter Maclean
Walter Maclean
German born drummer Walter Maclean spent most of his childhood between Germany and Ghana. At age 12, he had his first drum lesson with Master Drummer Adja Addy (Tigari priest from Ghana) and began his professional career in drums and percussion at 17. He furthered his studies in Holland (Nippy Noya, modern percussion and Tata Guiness, Cuban drumming). Prior to ...
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