PS 198 BROOKLYN BLACK HISTORY MONTH PERFORMANCE


 

 

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elementary schools …

 

These classes are designed to encourage, nurture and develop the natural inclination that each child has to move and create. Within a carefully structured atmosphere, students will begin to establish a working knowledge of African movement technique through the use of music, singing in different languages, theatre, interactive story-telling and movement games. Students will learn the history and culture of the regions where the dances come from. They will be introduced to the basic elements of the traditional drumming rhythms and the nuances of drum language.

Classes will be accompanied by live drumming.


DANCE ATTIRE:

Girls: Leotard or loose fitting top and a Lappa Boys: Sweat pants or draw string pants

Each class will begin with a series of warm up exercises and a rhythmic workout to prepare the students to physically execute the movements of the dances and the music required for the West African dance.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  • Develop creativity and spontaneity
  • To develop group awareness
  • To be extroverted in physical qualities of coordination, endurance, strength, sense of rhythm
  • To develop confidence and self love

 

At the end of the course, students will perform one or more choreographed dances taught during the course.

 

 

 

COMMENTS FROM PRIOR STUDENTS – Ages 9 and 10

 

"Dear Mr. Mamadou,

My name is Gavin. I am 10 years old. you did an African dance called N'Goron. It's about young girls turning into adults and men being strong. You have to have pride in yourself to do this dance. I really loved this dance. The dance steps you showed me were really cool. I think this dance was the best out of all of them. I loved working with you. The most I loved is doing my first African dance. The message of the dance is saying that you must have discipline and respect yourself.

Gavin Alladyce, PS 198 Brooklyn, NY

"Dear Mr. Mamadou,

My name is Kaelynn. I am 10 years old. I just want to say thank you for helping me to do African dance. When my partners and I danced you really cared. Mr. Mamadou I wish everyday I can do class with you because I love to dance with you. I felt like you brought dancing into my life! That's how much I like to dance.

Kaelynn, PS 198 Brooklyn, NY

"Dear Mr. Mamadou,

I thank you for giving this class a chance to do a wonderful dance. I had a good time doing this dance. I thank you for giving up your time to work with us. I loved working with you. I hope I can perform with you next time.

Clive, PS 198 Brooklyn, NY


high schools …

 

Students will be introduced to skills and techniques of authentic Ivorian traditional dances such as sacred, harvest, rites of passage, ceremonial dances along with rhythms and songs from the Ivory Coast. Students will learn the history and culture of the nuances of drum language. Classes will be accompanied by live percussion ensemble music.

DANCE ATTIRE: Women: Leotard or loose fitting top and a Lappa (or comfortable clothing) Men: Sweat pants or draw string pants

Each class will begin with a series of warm-up exercises and a rhythmic workout to prepare the students to physically execute the movements of the dances and the music required for the West African dance.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

  • Present an integrated understanding of dance and movement in African culture.
  • Develop creativity and spontaneity.
  • To be extroverted in physical qualities of coordination, endurance, strength, sense of rhythm.
  • To develop confidence and self love.
  • To instruct students how to perform specific dances and what the dances mean.
  • Practice self-expression, physical control, spatial awareness and the ability to recall and retain movement and choreography.

At the end of the course, students will perform one or more choreographed dances taught during the course.

 

 

 

college & universities …

 

Students will be introduced to skills and techniques of authentic Ivorian traditional dances and Mask culture. They will learn sacred, harvest, rites of passage and ceremonial dances along with rhythms and songs from the Ivory Coast. Students will learn the history and culture of the regions where the  dances come from. They will be introduced to the basic elements of traditional drumming rhythms and the nuances of drum language. Classes will be accompanied by live percussion ensemble music. Women: Leorard or loose fitting top and a Lappa (or comfortable clothing) Men: Sweat pants or draw string pants

Each class will begin with a series of warm-up exercises and a rhythmic workout to prepare the  students to physically execute the movements of the dances and the music required for West African dance.

 

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

  • Present an integrated understanding of dance and movement in African culture.
  • Develop creativity and spontaneity.
  • To be extroverted in physical qualities of coordination, endurance, strength, sense of rhythm.
  • To develop mental discipline.
  • To instruct students how to perform specific dances and what the dances mean.
  • Practice self-expression, physical control, spatial awareness and the ability to recall and retain movement and choreography.

 

At the end of the course, students will perform one or more choreographed dances taught during the course.