School Based Services:
Cultural Enrichment Initiatives
African Soul International has been a leader in Cultural Arts in Education since 1998. Our programming is connected to State Standards in Visual And Performing Arts, ELA literacy (through our dramatic reinterpretations of African folktales and books, Music and Math, and more.
We have experience in creating curricula that fits the needs of districts and schools.
So whether you're interested in hiring a team of specialists to help connect the arts to your core curriculum, or you'd like to book a one day workshop or performance for Black History Month, Afro-Latino heritage or Juneteenth, we're your one stop shop for the culture!
Find out how African Soul International can help you engage your students in Culturally Relevant Pedagogy that empowers, inspires and educates.
Program Offerings
Introduction to West African Dance
Target Group: All grades
Description: An introductory workshop that covers the basics of West African dance, including its history, cultural significance, and basic movements.
Duration: 1-2 hours
Drum and Dance Assembly
Target Group: All grades
Description: A vibrant assembly featuring live drumming and dance performances, showcasing traditional dances from various West African countries.
Duration: 45-60 minutes
3. Dance and Storytelling
Target Group: Elementary schools
Description: This program combines traditional dance with storytelling, where dancers perform while narrators explain the stories and legends behind the dances.
Duration: 1 hour
4. Cultural Immersion Days
Target Group: Middle and High schools
Description: A day-long event that immerses students in West African culture through dance workshops, costume and instrument demonstrations, and guest speakers.
Duration: Full school day
5. Masterclass Series
Target Group: High schools
Description: Advanced workshops for students with a strong interest in dance, focusing on technique, choreography, and the cultural context of various dances.
Duration: 2-3 hours per session
West African Dance Troupe Collaboration
Target Group: All grades
Description: Students learn a dance routine over several sessions and perform alongside a professional West African dance troupe at a school event.
Duration: Multiple sessions leading up to a final performance
Interactive Dance Workshops
Target Group: All grades
Description: Hands-on workshops where students actively participate in learning dances, drum rhythms, and songs.
Duration: 1-2 hours
End-of-Year Showcase
Target Group: Participants in the dance program
Description: A year-end event where students showcase the dances they have learned throughout the year to the school and their families.
Duration: 2-3 hours
End-of-Year Showcase
Target Group: Participants in the dance program
Description: A year-end event where students showcase the dances they have learned throughout the year to the school and their families.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Traditional Costumes and Crafts
Target Group: Elementary and Middle schools
Description: Workshops focusing on the art and craftsmanship of traditional West African costumes, masks, and instruments.
Duration: 1-2 hours
Rhythm and Movement
Target Group: All grades
Description: A focus on the rhythms of West African music and how they integrate with dance, including hands-on drumming experience.
Duration: 1 hour
These programs can be tailored to fit different age groups and can also be adjusted based on the school's curriculum needs or special events like Black History Month or cultural heritage celebrations.
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