Masa-Senekela, the cultivating King
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Languages
English, French Immersion
Discipline
Dance, Drama, Music
Availability
In-Person
Number of participants
300
Themes
African Culture, Black Legacy
Age
Children ages 5 - 11, Children ages 12 - 18, Seniors, Junior Kindergarten, Senior Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
About this program
Participants will take a journey to West Africa and hear the story of Masa-Senekela, a farmer-king who is worried about the future of his people. Masa-Senekela creates dances, songs and music to encourage the new generation to start working towards a brighter future.
Curriculum Links
African culture, dance, geography, language, movement, music, rhythm, storytelling, teamwork and community building.
Artist
Pricing
In person only
February 12 to 16, 2024 in Ottawa-Gatineau
One performance: 1 hour (incl. Q & A) $1,075+ HST
Two performances: same school in one day $1,875 + HST
$5 for each additional participant up to 400 participants
Published fees are for schools; fees for other settings are subject to change
Discover this program
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Videos for this program
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