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West African Dance Drumming Workshop

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Friday, September 05, 2014
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Richard Vinesett

On Friday, September 5, 11:45AM-1:00PM, Richard Vinesett, Director of Music for African Dance within the Dance Program, will conduct a class on West African drumming in the Ark Dance Studio. This class will be in conjunction with Dance 375-Music for Dancers. Students will learn about the musical instruments used to perform this music, basic rhythms, how to hear a break, and more. No prior experience necessary. There are a limited number of spaces available for Duke students, so register now. This will be an intro level class and will also be a demo for the course Richard teaches this Spring, 2015, Dance 132L - African Dance Percussion. Come check it out! Register here: https://dukedance.wufoo.com/forms/x1y612zf1w84tja/For students enrolled in Dance Program courses that require engagement activities, this may fulfill part of that requirement. Please check with your instructor.

Contact: John Hanks