Inganzo Ngari
Grades Pre-K—12
This dynamic virtual dance workshop immerses students in the culture of Rwanda, and gives them the opportunity to learn one of the country’s most famous traditional dances.
In this program students will:
● Watch a dance performance excerpt by Rwandan dance company Inganzo Ngari from BAM’s 2019 DanceAfrica festival
● Learn phrases or choreography from the same dance under the guidance of BAM teaching artists, who provide drumming accompaniment in a workshop streamed live in the classroom
● Learn what life is like in the capital city of Kigali, and a traditional African call and response
This virtual workshop runs 55 minutes, including performance excerpts. Fee: $250
Virtual
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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
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