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Knowledge is power. That’s the lesson of this dance based on a story about a king who travels to another town where he discovers the importance of education. The program opens with a powerful drum call announcing the king’s entrance, followed by a performance of the Lamba (a royal dance) and then, the tale told through movement. Through storytelling, drumming and dance, students gain an understanding of how African people preserve their heritage and pass it on to future generations.
Manga African Dance
Manga African Dance was founded in 1990 by Ramatu Afegbua-Sabbatt. The ensemble provides schools with authentic programs and also trains aspiring performers interested in West African dance. Manga performed at the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Centennial Olympic Games in 1996. The company's high-energy repertoire includes dances and rhythms from Ghana, Senegal, Guinea, Gambia, Liberia, South Africa and Nigeria.
A recipient of several awards, Manga received the John Lewis office's Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition in 2005 and 2006 as well as special recognition from the National Council of Arts and Culture in Oshogbo for "Great Authentic work in the USA."
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Grade Level:
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Program Type:
Assembly
Audience Limit:
300
Duration:
40 minutes
Requirements:
2 microphones; 3 armless chairs; small table; 3 easels; clean performance space; 2 dressing rooms (not bathrooms)
Cost:
Single Assembly: $505
Two Back To Back Assemblies: $660
Three Back To Back Assemblies: $1193
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