West African Troupe to Perform Dances

The Sona Sane West African dance ensemble is scheduled to give a free performance Tuesday at the Thousand Oaks Main Library, 1401 E. Janss Road.

The 4:30 p.m. performance will begin with a drum call, using a traditional West African rhythm to signal the joy of an upcoming village celebration, said Phyllis Caris, library publicity coordinator.

The troupe then will take the audience on an imaginary journey through an African village with its traditional and contemporary dances.

And on Wednesday, discussion leader Marilyn Johnson will talk about Jane Smiley’s book “A Thousand Acres” at 7:30 p.m. The discussion is also free.