Bantaba: the Circle of Celebration
Artist: The Seventh Principle
Type: Performances / Assembly, Early Childhood, Art Festivals
Description
Through a high-energy fusion of percussive dance, traditional music, and rousing call-and-response, the three performers of The Seventh Principle demonstrate both traditional African dance and modern African-American dance while teaching about the respective cultures on both sides of the Atlantic. Students will understand how dance and music are infused into elements of everyday life in West African communities, and how the arts play an important role as an expression of cultural identity. Bantaba: The Circle of Celebration connects students to the history of African dance and culture and celebrates the unique ability the art form has to bring people together around the world.
Price & Info
Price
Assembly Price: $1,040
Assembly Two-in-a-Row Price: $1,350
Travel Fee: $75 per day
Information
Audience Limit: 250
Program Length: 45 min.
Appropriate For Grade(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, All Grades
Theme
Theme
Black History Month
International Drum Month
National Dance Month
Curriculum Standards
Curriculum Standards
Visual & Performing Arts
Tech
Technical Requirements
wooden floor preferred (wood stage okay); one microphone; P.A. system;
Testimonials
This program was amazing. We had over 500 students from K-6 in the gym, and the performers managed to get everyone clapping, cheering and having fun through the entire program (including the adults). The educational content was perfect, well integrated into the program and good for all ages. We loved that they brought some of the children on stage to participate on the drums and in the final dance performance, and we've gotten incredibly positive feedback from students and teachers.We highly recommend this program.
Assemblies Chairperson, Highland School
AMAZING! AWESOME! Everyone, I mean EVERY SINGLE ATTENDEE loved this assembly.The education, crowd control moves, audience participation, drumming, dancing, and TEACHING was superb and appreciated by every member of the school from grades k- Adult. I have already received really good feedback about this astounding presentation, professional, well-polished, creative, etc. I could go on. Thank you and I look forward to booking them again year after year. A great experience for all.
Assistant Principal, Cramer Hill Mastery Charter School
The high energy of this presentation held the attention of the young students. For the rest of the day, I heard students excitedly discussing the show with each other as they walked through the halls. The performers were lively and engaging and they displayed a natural rapport with the children.
Teacher, Springville Elementary
The performers were talented and engaging. My English Language Learners (ELLs) loved the performance as music is comprehensible for all of us despite our language background.
Teacher, Grant Elementary
The type of program is fantastic for students. The children love the movement and learn so much from the hands on approach. The speakers had excellent oral delivery. They were very professional and knowledgeable about their subject matter. Super program!
Teacher, Grant Elementary
The group was amazing. It is rare to have an assembly appeal to both our youngest 3/4 yr.old group and our oldest 12/13 yr. old group at the same time. The kids enjoyed being involved and the artists were exceptional.
Assembly Committee Clerk, Plymouth Meeting Friends
The students were fully engaged from start to finish..and these folks really know how to handle large groups. The students were informed, entertained, and I was impressed!
Teacher, Bethel Springs Elementary
What a fabulous program! We had a lot of positive feedback from teachers and children. The troupe was professional and really engaged the children. Would highly recommend this program to other schools. Great job!!!!
Cultural Arts Rep., Hartshorn Elementary
