Celebrate African culture through music, dance, rhythm, and storytelling. This interactive holiday program explores traditions from East, West, and Southern Africa while highlighting community spirit, connection to nature, and the power of music and movement to carry stories across generations.
Regions Celebrated:
East Africa (Tanzania, Kenya) • West Africa • Southern Africa
Celebratory Themes:
Coexistence with Nature • Elders’ Wisdom • Community Spirit • Dance, Song & Unity • Rhythm of Life
What Students Will Experience & Discover:
• The place of Africa on the world map and sacred lands of the Serengeti and Kilimanjaro
• How African music and dance carry story, meaning, and meaning-making
• Ways that communities live with nature, wildlife, and one another
• Engaging African rhythms, instruments, and joyful movement
• Inclusive participation through call-and-response, dance, and rhythm play
Performances at 10:15am and Noon
