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About the Artist
Yingwana Khosa
Yingwana was born in the Republic of South Africa, in a township called Soweto (South Western Township) a few miles from the city of gold called Gauten, also known as Johannesburg.
Ngoma Ngoma Teacher Workshop
This program offered by: Yingwana Khosa
Through Drums and Dance we can encourage youth to be a positive influence in their communities and schools. This is one way to understand UBUNTU, an African idea translated as “I am because of you.”
When you grow in a community of traditional music and dance, it becomes your daily routine. Yingwana believes in drums as a way of communication and sharing the feeling and beauty of the village. He works with youth to gain knowledge and understanding of how the drums can bring people together, and to help them to become active in their community.
To be taught by elders in a community creates a good feeling and a powerful experience. The wisdom is passed down from one generation to the next. Through drums and dance we can encourage youth to be a positive influence in their communities and schools.
In this 50 minute teacher workshop Yingwana plays rhythms with the teachers, giving them an opportunity to share the experience of their students.
Questions?
If you have questions or would like to request this program, please contact [email protected].
Details
Program Model: Teacher Workshop
Art Form: Music
Curriculum Connections: Community Building
Grades:
Program Requirements: room for one drum per participant, chairs for everyone
Instruction Language(s): English
Min. Residency Sessions/Classroom: 1
Program Costs
Program costs are based on a variety of different factors including number of sessions, planning hours needed and material costs. Please contact Arts for Learning NW at [email protected] for help determining the actual cost of your programs.