SCHEDULE of ACTIVITIES
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IMPORTANT NOTES |
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CONTINUE TO CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION ABOUT WORKSHOPS AND PERFORMANCES. ALL FESTIVAL ATTENDEES SHOULD DRESS COMFORTABLY .PARTICPANTS SHOULD BE PREPARED TO MOVE. The Dance of Our Ancestors Festival will host events at both Swarthmore College (Swarthmore, Pennsylvania) and Temple University (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). Panel Discussions and Workshops, which happen during the daytime will take place at the Eugene & Theresa Lang Performing Arts Center at Swathmore. Master Dance Classes, Open Rehearsals, and the Gala Dance Concert will take place at Temple University. The Performance at Swarthmore on January 15th is intended for young audiences and community outreach organizations only. (Consult Community Outreach Coordinator, C. Kemal Nance for more details.) The D of A Staff will only provide van tranportation for Arts Professional Attendees. D of A Festival attendees should prepare to secure their own transportation between Swarthmore College and Temple University Main campuses. SEPTA (South Eastern Public Transporation Authority) provides a train that travels from campus to campus. |
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Conwell |
Conwell Dance Theater, Temple
University.
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Broad Street &
Montgomery Avenue
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Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
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LPAC Cinema |
Eugene & Theresa Lang Performing
Arts Center, Swarthmore College
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500 College
Avenue
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Swarthmore,
Pennsylvania
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Pearson Hall, Temple University
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Broad Street &
Montgomery Avenue
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Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
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Kohlberg Hall, Swarthmore College
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500 College
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Swarthmore,
Pennsylvania
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TIME
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EVENT |
CONTENT/FACILITATORS |
LOCATION
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6:00
p. m.
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Welcoming
Reception for F. Nii Yartey
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Scheuer
Room KH
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9:30
to 11:30 a.m.
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PANEL
I
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Definitions and Historical Contexts |
LPAC
Cinema
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Moderator: Tamara Xavier Discussants: Sharon Friedler, Kariamu Welsh, Nii Yartey |
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11:30
a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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WORKSHOP
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An Introduction to the Traditional Dances of Ghana |
Troy
Studio, LPAC
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Leader: Joshua Trebi |
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1:00
to 2:00 p.m.
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LUNCH
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2:00
to 3:30 p.m.
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WORKSHOP
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An Introduction to Umfundalai |
Troy
Studio, LPAC
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Leader: C. Kemal Nance |
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3:45
to 5:15 p.m.
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PANEL
II
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Issues in Choreography; Establishing Vocabulary |
LPAC
Cinema
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Moderator: Monika Lawrence Discussants: Stafford Berry, Jr., Indira Etwaroo, Kariamu Welsh, Dorothy Wilkie, Nii Yartey |
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5:15
to 6:30 p.m.
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DINNER
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9:30
to 11:30 a.m.
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PANEL
I
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Definitions and Historical Contexts |
LPAC
Cinema
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Moderator: Kariamu Welsh Dialoguing with a Master: Nii Yartey and Kariamu & Company:Traditions |
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11:30
a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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WORKSHOP
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An Introduction to Ghanaian Rhythms and African Rhythms for Contemporary Dance |
Troy
Studio, LPAC
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Leader: Isaac Akrong, Joseph Bryant, Joshua Trebi |
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1:00
to 2:00 p.m.
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LUNCH
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2:00
to 3:30 p.m.
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WORKSHOP
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Neo-Traditional Dance Practice |
Troy
Studio, LPAC
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Leader: Stafford C. Berry, Jr. |
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3:45
to 5:15 p.m.
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PANEL
II
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Issues in Choreography; Establishing Vocabulary |
LPAC
Cinema
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Moderator: Charles Anderson Discussants: Indira Etwaroo, C. Kemal Nance, Kariamu Welsh, Dorothy Wilkie, Nii Yartey and ALL FESTIVAL PARTICIPANTS |
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5:15
to 6:30 p.m.
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DINNER
(Travel to Philadelphia)
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6:30
to 8:00 p.m.
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MASTER
DANCE CLASS
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Ghanaian Dance |
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Leader: F. N. Yartey |
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8:00
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Technical
REHEARSAL:
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Kariamu & Company : Traditions |
Conwell
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Wednesday,
January 12th
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9:30
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PANEL
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Pedagogy |
LPAC
Cinema
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Moderator: Yhema Mills Discussants: Sherill Berryman-Johnson, Jeannine Osayande, C. Kemal Nance, Cheryl Stevens, and ALL FESTIVAL PARTICIPANTS |
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11:30
a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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WORKSHOP
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Issues in Teaching Umfundalai |
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Facilitator: Yhema Mills |
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1:00
to 2:00 p.m.
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LUNCH
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2:00
to 3:30 p.m.
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PANEL
II
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Critical Dialogue |
LPAC
Cinema
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Moderator: Sharon Friedler ALL FESTIVAL PARTICIPANTS |
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3:45
to 5:15 p.m.
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WORKSHOP
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Teaching African Dance to Children |
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Facililtator: Jeannine Osayande |
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5:15
to 6:30 p.m.
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DINNER
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9:30
to 11:30 a.m.
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PANEL
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Traditions, Choreography, and Performance |
LPAC
Cinema
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Moderator: Sharon Friedler Discussants: Charles Anderson, James Frazier, Carl Paris, and ALL FESTIVAL PARTICIPANTS |
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11:30
a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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WORKSHOP
II
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Blending Traditions in African Performance Contexts |
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Leader: Nii Yartey |
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1:00
to 2:00 p.m.
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LUNCH
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2:00
to 3:30 p.m.
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WORKSHOP
II
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Blending Traditions in African American Performance Contexts |
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Leader: Charles Anderson |
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3:45
to 5:15 p.m.
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PANEL
II
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Hollar if You Hear Me: Voices as Text and Movement |
LPAC Cinema |
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Moderator: C. Kemal Nance Discussants: Isaac Akrong, James Frazier, Monika Lawrence, Joshua Trebi, Kariamu Welsh, Nii Yartey, and ALL FESTIVAL PARTICIPANTS |
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5:15
to 6:30 p.m.
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DINNER
(Travel to Philadelphia)
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6:30
to 9:30 p.m.
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Technical/Dress
REHEARSAL
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Kariamu & Company: Traditions |
Mainstage
LPAC
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Friday,
January 14th
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9:30
to 11:00 a.m.
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WRAP-UP
SESSION I
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Voices from Afar |
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Moderator: Indira Etwaroo Discussants: All Festival Participants |
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11:15
to 12:45 p. m.
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WRAP-UP
SESSION II
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Voices at Home |
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Moderator: Kariamu Welsh Discussants: All Festival Participants |
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12:45
to 2:00 p.m.
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LUNCH
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8:00
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PERFORMANCE
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Kariamu & Company: Traditions |
Conwell
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POST
PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION
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Facilitators: Kariamu Welsh, Nii Yartey, Sharon Friedler, Kemal Nance |
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Saturday,
January 15th
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9:30
to Noon
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Technical
Space Rehearsal
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Kariamu & Company: Traditions |
Mainstage
LPAC
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3:00
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH PERFORMANCE |
Kariamu & Company: Traditions |
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Facilitators: Kariamu Welsh, Nii Yartey, Sharon Friedler, Kemal Nance |
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