Diaspora West African Drum and Dance Traditions Workshop
Artist: Jeannine Osayande & Dunya Performing Arts Company
Type: Workshops / Residencies
Program Availability:
Description
This program is an intense study of the elements of various Diaspora West African drum, dance, song, storytelling, and masquerade traditions from Mali, Guinea, Senegal, Ivory Coast, and Ghana. This Jeannine Osayande & Dunya Performing Arts Company workshop allows students to understand how dance is used to communicate in different ways, and how dance and drumming can play an integral role in a community.
In-person
Please fill out this inquiry form or call 866-500-9265 for more information. (Virtual programs are not charged a travel fee.)
Price & Info
Price
Workshop Cost per Day: $800
Travel Fee: $75 per day (virtual and on-demand programs are not charged for travel)
Information
Audience Limit: 25
Program Length: 45
Workshop Minimum # of Days: 1
Appropriate For Grade(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Theme
Theme
Arts Appreciation Month
Black History Month
End of Year Celebration
International Drum Month
Kwanzaa
National Arts & Humanities Month
National Dance Month
Curriculum Connections
Curriculum Connections
Dance & Movement
Visual & Performing Arts
World Cultures
World History
World Languages
Tech
Testimonials
The subject matter was age appropriate, interesting, and engaging both academically and physically.
Social Studies/Science Teacher, Watchung Elementary
I had 4 workshops scheduled for each of my classes. Some students asked permission to attend all four and they did! Jeannine and Kwasi connected with the students right away. Not only did they provided historical context to the dance workshop, but they also added cultural and emotional context. My students smiled, cheered and most of all learned. Jeannine provided extensions to the learning that I plan to build upon at a later date. It was an excellent workshop. Jeannine is a master dance educator and we are blessed to have her in our region.
Dance Educator, Northeast High School
