Program / Event Details

Students learn some of the dances and rhythms of traditional and modern East Africa in African Dancing and/or Drumming. Learn how the Amagunju dance evolved as a way to soothe an infant king and how traditional values like respect and gratitude are passed on through song and story. Ssuuna can tailor this drum, song, or dance residency to the needs of the classroom, focusing on only dancing, singing, or drumming, or including some of each discipline.

Typically, residencies range from $2,500 and up, but we can use your available budget and ‘work backwards’ to create a cost-effective residency for your school. We may be able to assist you in securing grant and funding opportunities.

Residencies are tailored to your needs but usually include:

A kick-off assembly (performing arts only)
A required orientation meeting and planning session
A set of workshops for classes of up to 25 students each
A student culminating or sharing event
An evaluation meeting