Embodied Echoes: Ghanaian Contemporary Dance Workshop
As part of "Africa Calling" exhibition
Tuesday, 08.04.25, 17:00
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046030800 Embodied Echoes: Ghanaian Contemporary Dance Workshop
08.04.25, Tuesday | 17:00 Exhibition Tour | 18:00 Dance Workshop
Discover the enduring power and cultural richness of Ghanaian dance in this immersive workshop for adults. Rooted in sacred tradition yet evolving within contemporary contexts, Ghanaian dance bridges past and present, honoring heritage while shaping new expressions.
Participants will explore traditional Ghanaian rhythmic patterns and movement vocabulary, delving into the transformative role of dance in fostering community and celebrating identity. The workshop culminates with an introduction to a contemporary dance form inspired by traditional aesthetics, offering a unique perspective on the evolution of Ghanaian dance. Join us to embody resilience, beauty, and connection through movement!
Iddi Saaka an award-winning West African dance and music performance artist and teacher who specializes in Ghanaian dance and music as well as contemporary dance. Saaka holds a Diploma (with distinction) from the University of Ghana and an MFA in Dance from the University of California, Los Angeles. He has performed and taught nationally and internationally in several venues including Los Angeles, New York, Connecticut, North Carolina, Florida, Israel, Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Guinea. In 2003, he performed for the president of Israel. Saaka has served as a Visiting Instructor of Dance at the University of California, Los Angeles and San Diego, Connecticut College, and the University of Ghana. He has taught dance at Wesleyan University since 2008 and is currently an Associate Professor of Dance at Wesleyan and a recipient of Wesleyan’s prestigious Binswanger Prize for Excellence in Teaching award in 2018
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The workshop will run for 90 minutes | Participants should wear comfortable clothing suitable for movement, They should also remain barefoot | Price: 60NIS, without discounts | To purchase tickets click here | By phone: 04-6030800
Haifa Museum of Art, 26 Shabtai Levi St., Haifa