2006-2007 SCHOOL PROGRAMMING

DANCE (continued)

Manga African Dance
Nigerian-born Ramatu M. Afegbua Sabbatt, artistic director of the Manga African Dance, is a member of the Afegbua royal family. Her company of talented dancers dedicates itself to preserving and sharing authentic African culture through dance and drama.

Rhythm in Motion: Sunu
In this fun and energetic program, students follow the evolutionary journey of dance and music from West Africa to Central Africa, the Caribbean and America.

Locasin Wasa
An inviting, fun program for elementary school-age children, Locasin Wasa (i.e., “playtime”) shows students the similarities betweenAfrican and American children’s games such as “Miss Mary Mack” and “Punchinello.”

Dance Drama
Captivate students with a tale about a traveling king who makes a surprising discovery about the value of education! Told through the Mali Lamba dance, this program features dancers accompanied by djembe and djundjun drums.

Osun
Using the dondon or “talking drum,” Osun unites the natural elements of dance and drum performance through a Yoruba celebration dance.

Grades: K–5, 6–8, 9–12 (except Locasin Wasa, which is for grades K–5 only)
Program Formats: Assembly, residency
Program Costs: Single assembly–$505 (except Osun– $695); two back-to-back assemblies–$665 (except Osun–$1,070)
One workshop–$230; two workshops–$355; three workshops–$480; four workshops–$605   Residency–$1,650
Audience Limits: 300 (assembly); 30 (workshop)
Duration: 40 minutes (assembly); 45 minutes (workshop)
Requirements: Two microphones; two chairs without arms

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