West African Dance and Culture (6-7)
Overview
| Program Description: |
West African Dance and Culture is a two visit high-energy residency that brings Senegal's culture and dances to life for your students and faculty. Abdou Sarr, Senegalese dancer, is a master teacher ... Read more
West African Dance and Culture is a two visit high-energy residency that brings Senegal's culture and dances to life for your students and faculty. Abdou Sarr, Senegalese dancer, is a master teacher of the Sabaar and Djembe dances from Senegal, West Africa. He brings experience from many years of professional dancing, his private lessons and his classroom workshops with students of all ages and abilities. Great for all ages and abilities. No prior experience required. For those classes studying West Africa, the students may submit any questions in advance about topics or Senegalese culture that they or you are curious about. We provide a Study guide with a Wolof vocabulary of greetings and simple questions that will enable the students to count to ten and greet each other and ask questions, like: What is your name? Also included are links to trusted websites for maps and more information about Senegal, West Africa. On Day One: Abdou will greet the class, and introduce himself, the drums and some simple Wolof Language. Abdou will explain the importance of dance in his homeland, Senegal. The students will begin to learn the sabaar and/or djembe dances. Interspersed with the dance lessons is a cultural exchange with Abdou talking about his childhood, education and culture. Islam religion may also be discussed. Abdou may also teach some children's songs. On Day Two: Abdou and the students will continue to refine and elaborate the dance steps and continue their cultural discussions. The students will perform as a group and then demonstrate their dance moves individually. Grades 6-7: Your students have the opportunity to visit with a young, native Senegalese dancer, who has very good English. They can ask questions about daily life, schools, food, celebrations and clothing. Abdou is a tailor as well as a dancer. TRANSFERABLE SKILLS: Collaboration Responsibility Self-Regulation NATIONAL PE STANDARDS Standards #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 NATIONAL HEALTH EDUCATION STANDARDS Standards #2 and #7
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| Available to Grade(s): |
6, 7 |
Logistics
| Program Format: |
In-School Short Term Residency |
| Program Format Details: |
Program intended for the entire grade level to experience together. |
| Cost Per Student: |
$10 |
| Number of Visits: |
2 |
| Length of Visit: |
60 minutes |
| Availability: |
All year |
Requirements
| Length Info: |
On his first day, Abdou needs an hour to set up.
He needs 20 minutes to break down afterwards. |
| Program Requires Prior Meeting: |
no |
| Materials Arts Provider Provides: |
Music and drums.
Study Guide provided electronically if requested. |
| Materials School Provides: |
Large space for energetic movement.
Electrical outlet.
Copies of Study Guide.
ROOM SIZE CAPABLE OF PROVIDING SAFE DISTANCING. |
| Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program: |
Access to the space prior to the workshop. Ideally 1 hour ahead of first workshop start. We can be flexible. |
Learning Standards
| Curriculum Focus: |
Social Studies |
| Common Core Standard: |
Grade 6: World Regional Studies I World Geographic Regions |
| Art Form: |
Dance |
| Core Art Standard: |
Connecting Anchor Standard 11: Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding. |
| Program Learning Targets: |
Students will learn where Senegal is in relationship to their homes and some basic words in Wolof, the National language.Students will learn to play drum patterns on West African drums and... Read more
Students will learn where Senegal is in relationship to their homes and some basic words in Wolof, the National language. Students will learn to play drum patterns on West African drums and when and how they are played in Senegal. (cultural context) Students will learn traditional and contemporary dances and perform for each other.
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