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 workshop with Jeannine Osayande and a Drummer 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.
Grades: 2 - 12
Audience Limit: 25
Program Length: 45 min. (up to three workshops per day)
Workshop Cost Per Day: $1,260
Travel Fee: $95/day
Workshop Minimum Days: 1
A screen/projector, and sound (microphone, mic stand, and speakers).