Lectures - African Rooted Dance & Music

African American roots in dance & music history highlighted by audio/visual materials.

Elementary School Events - Grades K-12

Cultural Enrichment Programs focus on academics and the performing arts.

College Lectures & Community Events

Traditional and contemporary dance, music, folklore, costumes and instruments coupled with audience participation create a lasting positive impression of the performing arts of the African Diaspora.

"Everything in the universe has rhythm. Everything dances."

Maya Angelou

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Boston Conservatory - African Diaspora Styles - SEPT-MAY 2011/2012

A two semester course for dance majors begins September 2011 and runs thru May 2012, at the Boston Conservatory. Under the direction of Dance Educator De Ama Battle, the course focuses on cultural styles and background of the dance and music traditions of the African Diaspora. Musical assistance by Mamadou Lynx N'Diaye and Akili Haynes.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Dance Educator De Ama Battle, accompanied by Mamadou Diop of Senegal will hold its 9th annual cultural arts residency at the Lynnfield Middle School in May/June of 2012. This program covers all of the 6th grade classes at LMS and involved 8 teachers and 250-260 students. A Dance performance is presented by the students at the end of the 4 week program.

Celebrating 35 years of African Rooted Dance & Music Education

Preserving a legacy of African rooted dance, music and folklore, as it pertains to the African American heritage and its global connections.