West African Dance led by Master Dancer, Makida Anderson.
High energy, poly-rhythmic dances, whole body articulation. Great workout, live drumming.
West African dance is an essential component of West African culture. Over time, traditional dances incorporated new moves, rhythms and ideas. Through the slave trade, and through national production of traditional dance forms, West African dance has found its way around the globe. West African Dance has influenced many popular American dance forms, such as hip-hop, salsa and jazz dance. Traditional dances are still practiced by many people today.
Dance has always played a very important role in the lives of West Africans. Throughout history, West Africans performed dances to celebrate a birth, harvest or death. Communities relied on dance to ward off evil spirits, to ask the gods for prosperity, or to resolve conflict. Dance continues to serve those functions.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
WorldBeat Cultural Center
2100 Park Boulevard
San Diego, 92101
Ongoing every sunday - 2:30PM to 4:00 PM
For more information, please call: (619) 230-1190 or visit:
www.worldbeatcenter.org
High energy, poly-rhythmic dances, whole body articulation. Great workout, live drumming.
West African dance is an essential component of West African culture. Over time, traditional dances incorporated new moves, rhythms and ideas. Through the slave trade, and through national production of traditional dance forms, West African dance has found its way around the globe. West African Dance has influenced many popular American dance forms, such as hip-hop, salsa and jazz dance. Traditional dances are still practiced by many people today.
Dance has always played a very important role in the lives of West Africans. Throughout history, West Africans performed dances to celebrate a birth, harvest or death. Communities relied on dance to ward off evil spirits, to ask the gods for prosperity, or to resolve conflict. Dance continues to serve those functions.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
WorldBeat Cultural Center
2100 Park Boulevard
San Diego, 92101
Ongoing every sunday - 2:30PM to 4:00 PM
For more information, please call: (619) 230-1190 or visit:
www.worldbeatcenter.org
