Format
1. The program begins with exploring the geography of West Africa and Senegal
2. The instructor reviews essential vocabulary relevant to Africa and Senegal
3. The students are introduced to a call and response from Ghana and Senegal
4. Students engage in a dance warm up
5. The drummer accompanist introduces students to the dance "break"
6. The students learn the dance Kou Kou, one step at a time
7. Students view a video of a professional company performing Kou Kou
8. The drummer teaches the students a traditional Senegalese song.
9. Students engage in a cooling down
10. The instructor reviews the vocabulary
11. Students can ask question about what they have learned.
Objectives
Participants will:
- explore Senegalese culture
- learn new vocabulary related to African and Senegalese Culture
- learn two traditional African call and responses
- warm up their bodies to dance through a series of stretches
- engage in a dance workshop
- sing a traditional Senegalese song
- end the workshop with a cool-down session
Standards Alignment
National Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.2.SL.3 -- Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to clarify comprehension, gather additional information, or deepen understanding of a topic or issue.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.6.SL.4 -- Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
State Standards
Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in the Arts Dance Making: Bench Mark 5: Performing:
Students perform, demonstrating the ability to:
- reproduce complex sequences accurately.
- dance with focus and intent.
- dance with responsiveness to rhythm, tempo and mood of music.
- demonstrate awareness of cultural tradition and style or genre.