Workshop
African Drumming
KS1 / KS2 / Staff
Investigate the sounds and rhythms from across Africa.
Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready to explore the African continent through movement! Many countries in Africa have distinct dance styles, often related to their unique customs. Together with your One Day facilitator, your pupils will learn traditional dance moves from Ghana. Plus, their roots in ancient Benin folklore. Filled with storytelling and movement, this dance workshop for KS1 and KS2 brings pupils to their feet, highlighting the significance of dance within various African cultures.
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Head Teacher"Here are some reflections the children have made after the Dance Africa Workshop:
- It was an amazing experience, I felt happy to do it!
- African dance its amazing how hip hop and other music originated from Africa.
- We learnt a lot while doing the dance, there's always a story behind the harvest and it is very important.
- Harvest dance moves come from the process of harvest dance is part of their culture
- I was bursting with energy and the African dance made me think about music more.
- I would love to do it again and again and again.
We had an amazing Day! Thanks for coming to visit us!"
Primary School in Somerset