Master
Dance Classes
Master
dance classes begin with a 20-minute warmup. Traditional
West African dance steps will be broken down to accommodate
all levels and abilities. Live drumming. Students will learn
the dance name and its place of origin.
Master Drum Classes
Master
drum classes enable students to learn basic, traditional
West African rhythms. They will learn the drum name and
its place of origin.
Lecture/Demonstration
The
artist will share his culture with the students, including
the history of dance, drum and mask along with providing
demonstrations of dance and drum.
Students will be able to ask questions at the end of the
lecture.
Oswego
State College
Oswego, NY |
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Comments
from students who participated in one of Biboti’s
lecture/demonstrations at Syracuse University:
“I rate the overall presentation and presenter
as ‘Excellent +++.’ I learned a lot about the
Ivory Coast and its traditions, and that different dances
mean different things. The energy and excitement Biboti
displayed about what he was teaching was refreshing. I would
love to do this all over again.”
“I recommend this presentation to other universities
because it’s important to learn about music and dance
from a professional, indigenous African.”
“It gave me a great awareness of African culture and
a part of my own history.”
“I believe this presentation is worth repeating because
it teaches students about different cultures, while at the
same time involving a fun, integrated aspect.”
“Biboti did a great job. I wish it could have lasted
longer!”
“It gives a more visual and hands-on view of the music
in Africa.”
“It was excellent. I learned that the way people dance
is different depending on where they are from in Africa,
along with the importance of the drum and dance in African
culture.”
“Biboti’s presentation was amazing. It was a
very good experience!”
“The presentation teaches us a lot about African culture
and it gives us the opportunity to learn in a different
way besides lectures.”’
“It was fun and informative. He is a great presenter.
It was a very good experience for me.”
Weekly
Dance and/or Drum Classes
Wacheva
Cultural Arts is able to provide instructors to teach weekly
African dance and/or drum classes.
Performances
Performances
vary in length and are dependant upon the school's request.
Performances include traditional African dance, drum, song,
mask and story. They are educational, energetic, athletic
and incredibly entertaining.
"Biboti
Ouikahilo and the Wacheva Dance Company provided the students
(and staff) of our school with an engaging and educational
performance...Students were mesmerized by the high-energy
music of Biboti and his fellow musicians. The African dancing
demonstrated by Biboti and members of the Wacheva Dance
Company exuded the joy and human spirit one might imagine
seeing in a celebration in his native Ivory Coast...The
cultural context of various songs and dances were shared
with the audience and provided students with a basic understanding
of how music and dance played an integral part of African
society...
A month later students are still happily recalling the performance.
Thank you for a wonderful and unique show!"
- Paul
Brewster, Music Teacher, Oswego
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