CK Ladzekpo

Betty Ladzekpo

Community African Drum and Dance Workshops For All Ages
By CK & Betty Ladzekpo
These classes are open to the public

Children's West African Dance
(Betty Ladzekpo)
Monday, 4 - 5 p.m.
Age: 5 - 8
Level: Introductory
Introduction to the thrill of West African dance experience for children ages 5 - 8 through the study of basic performance skills of traditional dances, songs, and children rhymes and games from the West African countries of Ghana, Togo and Benin.
(This class culminates into a fun-filled student performance or recital at the end of spring semester and is a transitional course for entry into Youth West African dance class)

Beginning Youth West African Dance
(Betty Ladzekpo)
Monday 5 - 6 p.m.
Age: 9 - 13
Level: Beginning
Beginning lessons for youth ages 9 - 13 in the development of skills and techniques of performing authentic traditional dances from the West African countries of Ghana, Togo and Benin. This is a higher level class of Children West African dance class and is more demanding in terms of skill development, repertoire development and performance ready preparations
(This class culminates into a fun-filled student performance or recital at the end of the spring semester and is a transitional course for entry into Youth West African Music And Dance Ensemble activities)

Beginning Teens/Adult West African Dance
(Betty Ladzekpo)
Tuesday 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Age: 14+
Level: Beginning
Beginning lessons for teens and adults ages 14 + in the development of skills and techniques of performing authentic traditional dances from the West African countries of Ghana, Togo and Benin. This class is a teen and adult version of Youth West African dance class and is a transitional requirement for entry into the performing Youth West African Music And Dance Ensemble.
(This class culminates into a fun-filled student performance or recital at the end of the spring semester and is a transitional course for entry into Youth West African Music And Dance Ensemble activities)

West African Drumming
(CK Ladzekpo)
Friday 5 - 6 p.m.
Age: 12+
Level: Beginning/Intermediate/Advance
Exploration of sacred and secular traditional drumming from the West African countries of Ghana, Togo and Benin. This is a demanding class for serious African drumming students.
(Instructor's consent is required)

Intermediate/Advance Teens/Adult West African Dance
(CK Ladzekpo)
Friday 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Age: 14+
Level: Intermediate/Advance
Exploration of sacred and secular traditional dances from the West African countries of Ghana, Togo and Benin accompanied by live music. This is a demanding intermediate and advance level class for serious dancers and choreography students.
(Two semesters of Beginning Youth West African or Beginning Teens/Adult West African and Instructor's consent is required)

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