The Arts II: West African Dance

The Arts II: West African Dance is a 60-minute professional development seminar designed to deepen teachers’ general knowledge of dance, an assessed art form, as well as their knowledge of West African dance. Professional artists Harlina Churn-Diallo and Yaya Diallo introduce the elements of dance while providing step-by-step instructions for the Mouwa dance. Other topics include warm-ups for dancers, connecting music and movement, choreography, and the cultural meaning of dance as a celebration of unity.