Ghanaian Dancing

Woshishijee- New Beginnings with Alex Addy & Michael Akoto

This program offered by: Woshishijee- New Beginnings with Alex Addy & Michael Akoto
Students learn to dance a traditional dance from Ghana. They learn specific steps and how to create a dance to perform. This is a high energy class and is accompanied by drumming.

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Details

Program Model: In Class

Art Form: Dance

Curriculum Connections: Physical Education, World Cultures

Grades: 1, 10, 11, 12, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, K

Program Requirements: None.

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Min. Residency Sessions/Classroom:

Woshishijee- New Beginnings with Alex Addy & Michael Akoto

About the Artist

Woshishijee- New Beginnings with Alex Addy & Michael Akoto

Alex was born in Ghana and came to the US to join his father, Obo Addy. He performs across the US and teaches in Portland. Michael was also born into music and dancing. He taught and performed in Accra, Ghana, before moving to the US to do the same.

"Alex is amazing with the students, a true teacher. He did a phenomenal job with our students in life skills; he was patient, warm, and fun. This residency should be experienced by every student!!" --Hillsboro Principal

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Program Costs

Please note that the cost of a program is determined based on a variety of different factors including number of sessions, planning hours needed and material costs. Please contact Arts for Learning NW for help determining the actual cost of your programs. Email us at [email protected] or call 503-225-5900, ext 705

Delivery Method	Type	Cost	Description
In Class	Prep Hours	214.00	Cost per hour spent on activities in support of the program (e.g. setting up/cleaning a classroom, research, curriculum development, etc.). Plan on 2 hours per grade level.
In Class	Planning Meeting	107.00	An optional in person planning meeting with partnering teachers.
In Class	Residency Session	188.00	Residency session prices are based on a 50 minute session. Some artists may prefer different session lengths and will pro-rate the cost.
In Class	50 min Workshop Session	375.00	A one session program with students- 50 minutes.