COBA - The Collective of Black Artists


Upcoming Events

Les Rythmes de la Foret at Fleck Dance Theatre February 2 to 5, 2012

Les Rythmes de la Forêt

COBA returns to the Fleck Dance Theatre from February 3 to 5 with their exhilarating and dramatic dance production, Les Rythmes de la Forêt, as part of Harbourfront Centre’s NextSteps dance series.
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COBA moving to the Regent Park Arts and Cultural Centre in 2012

New studios in Regent Park

COBA is among the seven arts and social enterprise organizations that will soon call the new Regent Park Arts & Cultural Centre home.
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COBA Dance School
Students of COBA's Children's Dance and Drumming program

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 forms that range from Traditional West African, Caribbean Folk, Modern/Contemporary, Hip Hop, Ballet (non-syllabus), along with drumming and vocal chanting.
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COBA member Marlene Richardson teaching class

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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Shelly Ann McLeod - Graduate of the apprenticeship program

Professional Training Apprenticeship Program

An inspiring three-year Professional Training Apprenticeship Program for emerging artists
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COBA: Biography
ROGER GIBBS
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Roger Gibbs is a Barbadian-born singer-guitarist and recording artist who performs and teaches Caribbean Acoustic and Calypso. He has worked across Canada, U.S. and the Caribbean and been a member of the performing company COBA (Collective of Black Artists) since 1995. With two solo CDs - Spirit of Calypso and Calypso Classics on Guitar - Roger is also lead singer ...
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