African Dance

A big round of applause to our third graders on their wonderful African Dance performance! As part of their studies of the continent of Africa, its cultures, and its art, third graders spent six weeks working with Jeannine Osayande and Dunya Performing Arts Company. The students learned the movements, origins, and symbolism of the African dances and Capoeira, culminating in the performance. Students also made their batik costumes in art class under the guidance of teacher Kelly Nicholson. At this year’s performance, fourth and fifth graders, who remembered their own African Dance experience, came on stage to join in the dancing. Lower School teachers also joined in the revelry!

We are grateful to Jeannine and DunyaPAC for 24 years of partnership and to our third grade teachers Kristin Hayman and Charis Fisher who keep this beloved tradition alive!

Enjoy the gallery of photos of their exuberant performances here!