Bi-Okoto Drum & Dance Theatre

Akwaaba (Welcome to Ghana!)

Akwaaba, which means “welcome” in the Akan language of Ghana, invites participants on a journey of Ghanaian celebration festivities through song, dance, and music. With the use of authentic drums, props, and costumes of the Akan people, all participants are taught Akan greetings, history, and geography in this interactive assembly.

Available: Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays

Recommended Ages: Grades K-Adult

Maximum Audience: 300

Length: 1 hour

Cost: $450 first session/$200 each additional

Limit No. Sessions: 3

Technical Needs

• Artist Arrival: 30 minutes prior
• Organization representative should meet the artists and show them to the presentation area.
• The artists would like an organization representative to introduce them.
• Two adults or four students needed to assist with unloading equipment.
• Audience participation: audience participates by singing, clapping and call-and-response. Pre-select six students to participate in dancing (no shoes) and six students to play instruments.
• There are Question and Answer opportunities during and following the presentation, included in running time.
• Equipment needed by artist:
  
  • changing rooms
  • 4 chairs
  • microphones (hand held or wireless)
  • easel & markers
• Large gathering space is suitable for this presentation. Minimum amount of space needed for presentation: 30’ x 30’
• Please have drinking water provided for the artist.

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