School and College Residencies and Performances

Dynamic, Exhilarating, Awakening! These are some of the words to describe the music and dance of Africa. The artists in the ensemble are considered masters or Diali tribal music historians. They are the curators of cultural traditions and the music to which those traditions are connected. A true Diali is a committed educator. It is the Dial’s responsibility and obligation to assure that next generation of artists maintains the authenticity and purity of African musical traditions by exposing students to the beauty of African music and dance. African is sharing a connection to a cultural history that has existed since the beginning of humanity.

Visual Arts Program — In School

The following can be envisaged:

• Making masks from different people
• Tuareg good luck charms
• Masai adornment (coloring or painting jewelry)
• Making African fabrics through stamps and printing (including Ghanaian painted cloth designs)
• Models of animals made with cork
• Making an African house with clay
• Making African dolls
• Making musical instruments

These projects are adaptable to all age groups and levels. The school will have to provide basic items such as glue, paint, paintbrushes, crayons, etc. The recycled materials and the African materials that are more difficult to find will be provided.

Interpretation Time: 45 min – 1 hour for a Group Class

Fee Range: $210 Per Class

Performing Arts Programs – In School

Dynamic Artists will come to your school to expose the students to a world-view of African dance and culture from all over Africa. Students form a sense of community and self-growth from learning African dance. African dance is an entirely different aesthetic from traditional American dance, such as modern or jazz. But jazz came out of Africa, tap came out of Africa, hip-hop came out of Africa and the history of its development.

One Dance Teacher with 2 or 3 Musicians

Interpretation Time: 45 minutes for a Group Class

Fee Range: $420 – $660 Per Class

Live Performance Program

Twelve artists composed of dancers and musicians will come to your school. Dancers and choreographers will help expose the students to a world-view of dance and culture. Through lectures and presentations, the artists generous spirit allowed for first hand interdisciplinary communication through lecture throughout the school. Additionally, ACC mission of enhancing the highest ideals of scholarship and community serve afforded ACC the opportunity to also perform in lectures for neighboring communities.

Twelve Artists, Dancers, and Musicians

Interpretation Time: 1 – 1.5 hours of Live Performance

Fee Range: $300