Class Description
The content of this course gives an introduction to basic West African movement, rhythms, and songs.
Each class began with a warm-up to prepare the body for this particular style of movement, followed by movements across the floor, and finally, work on specific dances.
Students learned several dances from West Africa, primarily from Nigeria, Mali, Guinea, and the Senegambia regions. Classes were accompanied by live drumming, giving the students the opportunity to understand the unique connection between polyrhythmic timing and the body in motion. While the class focused on the dances of West Africa it is also a means for understanding the culture of the people.
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Students learned several dances from West Africa, primarily from Nigeria, Mali, Guinea, and the Senegambia regions. Classes were accompanied by live drumming, giving the students the opportunity to understand the unique connection between polyrhythmic timing and the body in motion. While the class focused on the dances of West Africa it is also a means for understanding the culture of the people.
The Cambridge School of Weston is a progressive high school for day and boarding students in grades 9–12 and PG. CSW's mission is to provide a progressive education that emphasizes deep learning, meaningful relationships, and a dynamic program that inspires students to discover who they are and what their contribution is to their school, their community and the world.