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African Dance
Children 3-5 yrs Register Now
Mommy and Me
Participants will explore moving their bodies to various world rhythms as we discover traditional tribal culture. Tribal stories are shared with the students and parents. Dance is used as an expression of village life. Basic stretching and movements employing various African Dance techniques are used for warm-ups. Stories, songs and movements are used to aide with alignment, coordination and balance. In the River dance the movement such as Chi Chi Chi ChiChi Chi Yasi Yasi Yasi is about a mommy bird and baby bird in conversation. The steps are used to represent the call of the mommy bird with the right foot and the response of the baby bird with the left foot. This helps students learn to distinguish right from left but also allows students to learn to maintain attention, memory and sequencing. The tug of war during the dance allows for cooperation and teamwork. This class will create a safe and engaging environment for participants to explore new ideas, use of movement for self expression and ways of participating in a group.
The Rhythm of Movement-African Dance Register Now
Children 6-10 yrs
Students will learn rhythms of tribal culture and routine of African life through its various tribal dances. Understanding the power of communication through dance and its importance in cultural/ethnic traditions is emphasized. The language of movement is discussed as it correlates to the rhythm of the drum. Participants learn to distinguish breaks which, represents the transition of steps that correlate with the change in rhythm. The anthropology of movement of the dances are discussed, for example , in Themate, the Harvest dance, the steps recreate the farming experience in African villages such as planting, harvesting gathering crops and celebration. Warm-ups consist of traditional African movements. Participants will learn to be more comfortable with self-expression through dance. Some of the movements introduced during warm-ups and stretching are based on the sequences found in the various African dances. These series of dances and movements depict everyday African life.
 African Dance Children 10+ Register Now
Teens/Adults
Students will learn freedom of expression through dance without limit or restriction. Participants will be challenged to open their minds and bodies to new experiences of dance and rhythm. Basic stretches and warm-ups use the sequences found in the various African dances. Sit-ups and push-ups are used for strengthening. Freedom of expression is stressed by allowing students to perform techniques used in class as they are gathered in a circle with their fellow dancers cheering them on. Movements are a mélange of African dance and the student’s interpretation of the rhythm. Dancers are not confined to the rigors of classical training. Children will learn how to move in new ways and to listen to the drum with sensitivity and readiness. Balance will take on a new meaning as students find a new joy in dance.
Drumming Register Now
Children 4-10
Children 10+
Adults
Drums are essential to tribal culture and living. Drums were used during slavery as a way for the slaves to communicate with each other. The rhythm, bass and tone of the drum were used in daily life to express fear, hope, despair, anger, happiness and joy. It is amazing that the strike of a drum could be that powerful to convey a series of emotions or celebration, but it brought a sense of community to the tribes and a richness of ancestral history. Drumming is an affirmation and validation of my African culture. Drumming allows one to collaborate with others, thereby creating a community united for a purpose.
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