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Jacob’s Pillow “Move With Us!”
Jacob’s Pillow “Move With Us!”
In-Person West African Dance Community Workshop
Join dancer, storyteller, and drummer Iddrisu Saaka for an exciting workshop exploring Ghanaian culture through movement and storytelling.
Families and participants of all ages are invited to learn the Kpatsa, a traditional recreational dance from the southern part of Ghana, and hear about its cultural background and role in modern Ghana.
All are welcome, open to all levels, no prior experience needed, wear comfortable clothing to move in.
We ask that all participants please observe our COVID-19 Health and Safety policies – please see below.
Sunday, February 20 at 2pm
Common Room
Zion Lutheran Church, 74 First Street, Pittsfield
Part of Love Pittsfield’s 10×10 Upstreet Arts Festival
In partnership with the NAACP Berkshire County Branch and
The Town of Great Barrington W.E.B. Du Bois Legacy Committee
Meet Artist Iddrisu Saaka
Iddrisu (Iddi) Saaka is 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 M.F.A. in Dance from the University of California, Los Angeles. He has performed and taught nationally and internationally.
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