Inganzo Ngari
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: History (Africa), Dance, Music
Students become immersed in the culture of Rwanda in this dance workshop, experiencing the movement styles and indigenous rhythms of one of Rwanda’s most famous traditional dances.
In this program, students:
- ・Watch a dance performance excerpt by Rwandan dance company Inganzo Ngari, recorded in high-definition from BAM’s DanceAfrica 2019 festival.
- ・Learn a version of the same dance under the guidance of BAM teaching artists, who provide live drumming accompaniment, in a workshop streamed live in the classroom
- ・Explore what life is like in the capital city of Kigali, learn traditional African call and response, and engage with Rwandan culture and history through activities included in an online pre- and post-show study guide
This virtual workshop runs 55 minutes, including performance excerpts. Fee: $250.
Leadership support for
BAM Access Programs provided by the
Jerome L. Greene Foundation
Leadership support for
virtual programming at BAM provided by
the Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation
Leadership support for
BAM Education programs provided by:
The Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation;
The SHS Foundation; and
The Thompson Family Foundation
Major Sponsor of
BAM Education Programs:
Major support for
BAM Education programs provided by:
The Constans Culver Foundation;
The FAR Fund;
The Pinkerton Foundation;
Tiger Baron Foundation;
The Joseph LeRoy and
Ann C. Warner Fund