African Shows
Africa is made up of 40 different countries where over 800 different languages are spoken! Some countries have jungles and rainforests where apes and hippos live. Other countries have vast savannas, or prairies, where elephants and lions roam free. Some countries have beautiful beaches, and others have large cities, just like here in America! Every country has its own unique story and dances to share.
African dance and music has been used for centuries for rites of passage, prayer, celebration, and storytelling. These stories and dances tell about what life was like in the days of yore. Stories are told by the “griot” (pronounced GREE-oh) and dances are done to the beat of several drums. Each movement tells a different part of the story.
This colorful presentation features elaborate costumes and instruments constructed by the members themselves.
Sarasota’s AfricanDancers and Drummers will take you on a storytelling musical tour of Africa with stops in Senegal, Ghana, South Africa, Liberia, Nigeria and Cameroon!
Show includes:
Energetic Dancers, (which range from young children to the middle-aged, as is the tradition with African dance being so athletic!)
Live Drumming
Singing
Dancing such as: Lamban (the Dance of Royalty), and the Dance of Happiness & Good Fortune!
For additional fee, we can also provide an African stilt walker and/ or African fire juggler
Our African Dancers & Drummers are perfect for “Out of Africa” theme Parties, “Safari” or “Jungle” theme Parties, Grand Openings (for good fortune!), Conventions, and Educational events.