Culture through Dance CULTURE THROUGH DANCE AFRICA Sunderland

Culture through Dance

CULTURE THROUGH DANCE AFRICA Sunderland Culture Toolkit for Schools

LESSON 1: LEARNING AIMS 1. To be introduced to dance in African culture. 2. To explore some basic dance steps in this style.

TASK 1: LEARN 1. African dance dates back in the 1500 s. 2. African traditional dance is performed with traditional costumes which may vary from tribe to tribe. 3. Each traditional dance performed in Africa has its origin which relates closely with the tribe culture who created it. 4. South American and Caribbean music has a strong influence from Africa. Music like Afro Cuban, salsa, jazz, Colombia Cumbia, Brazilian Samba, and many more music rhythms have African roots. 5. Most African dances have a strong message to communicate, and often at times they have a story to tell. 6. The dancing involves the movement of body parts and is related to the rhythm. Along with moving body parts and maintaining the moves, dancers sing along to parts. 7. Each ceremony has its distinct dance depending on the occasion and the mood. 8. Drums are a critical component of African dance, and the drum beaters have a unique way of communicating with the dancers to know when to start singing and when the song is ending. Source: https: //afrogistmedia. com/fun-facts-about-african-dance

TASK 2: WATCH Watch the video and discuss: What the dancers wear. The music they dance to. The movements they perform. Can you give some examples? Lions of Zululand Video

TASK 2: WATCH Discuss: What do the dancers wear? Which instruments do they dance to? Is the music fast or slow? Which body parts do they move the most? Do they dance slowly or energetically? Can you give some examples of movements you saw?

TASK 3: TRY Learn some steps typically used in African dance.

TASK 4: SUMMARY What have you learnt about African dance today?

NEXT LESSON You will be performing the movement you have learnt today. Try to remember it!

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