West African Drum and Dance
Immerse yourself in the traditional music, dance and culture of West Africa in a dynamic, high-energy environment with 100% culturally authentic material. Play the jembe, dundun, xylophones, and other traditional instruments. Based on the book/dvd/cd, West African Drum & Dance: A Yankadi Macrou Celebration, the village environment springs to life as you drum, dance, and sing your way through an easy-to-follow curriculum fostering teamwork, social skills, and joyful expression. Experience and explore the energy, grace, and power of traditional West African Performance Arts.
The curriculum includes:
- Authentic drumming techniques and rhythms
- Mallet techniques and rhythms for xylophones
- Dance steps, sequences, and traditional songs
- Village-style and stage performance arrangements
- History, traditions, food, dress, and Susu language
- Teaching process and classroom applications
- Levels Certification
