Waato SiiTA
Grades Pre-K—12
Celebrate traditional Senegalese dance styles and music! Experts in African dance lead this dynamic workshop which gets students moving and singing in the classroom.
In this program students will:
● Watch an excerpt of a dance performance by Senegalese dance troupe WAATO SiiTA from BAM’s 2017 DanceAfrica Festival
● Learn a version of the same dance with the guidance of BAM teaching artists, who provide live drumming accompaniment, in a workshop streamed live in the classroom
● Learn a Senegalese drumming call and response, and practice common Wolof words and phrases
● Engage with Senegal’s culture and history through other dynamic activities included in an online pre- and post-show study guide
This virtual workshop runs 55 minutes, including performance excerpts. Fee: $250
Virtual
Performance dates are highlighted in white.
Leadership support for virtual programming provided by the Altman Foundation.
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