I perform African dance with live drummers and musicians or recorded music. I teach, choreograph and lead dancers with Energia and Samba Sol samba bands, at carnivals and festivals all over the South West. African Dance is performed with African Drummer Denis Kigongo of Abuntu Arts and Sam Yeboah of Powerful Drums.Afro Samba Dance is performed with Energia and Samba Sol who are samba bands performing in the South West.
AFRICAN DANCE WORKSHOP EXAMPLES
TYPE OF PACKAGEOne day African dance workshop for school children and teachers, and any other age groups in coprporate, business, and community environments. METHOD OF WORKOverview of Africa and possibly a story from a particular/chosen part of Africa. Traditional dances may originate from West, Central, East and Southern Africa. Creation of dances may be an option if workshop extends to a session of at least 2 hours.Learn a dance and song.Performance - optionalAGE GROUP5 - 16 year olds, 16 – 18 year olds, parents, teachers, mature people from the business, corporate and community environment.NUMBERS20 -30 people per sessionOUTCOMESFeelings of wellbeing as a result of experiencing dance in a relaxing, supportive and fun environment. Develop motor coordination, spatial awareness, team spirit, and bonding within the group. Improve on confidence, concentration and memory. Develop understanding acceptance and tolerance of African culture and its people. FEESNegotiable depending on requirements, environment and length of project.