BART 12A25 - African rythms

This vibrant artistic workshop will invite students to immerse themselves in a rich variety of traditional African cultures with rhythmic storytelling as its central focus. Rooted in Africa's long-standing oral tradition, they will explore how stories have been used to convey knowledge, preserve culture, and inspire creativity.

Rhythm will serve as a unifying element in our discovery of African expressive arts since students will be introduced not only to storytelling but to drumming, singing and dancing. Together, these elements will create dynamic performances where narratives and movements are harmoniously interwoven.

The objectives are not only to explore these interconnected techniques and to unleash their creativity but also to enhance their public speaking skills.

Students will have the opportunity to craft their own stories, drawing inspiration from the rich oral traditions they will be given to explore.

Finally, by presenting their work to a young audience in a local school, students will develop confidence, adaptability, and expressive performing skills that can be used in many other contexts. Another performance is likely to be staged on campus at the end of the workshop along with other Artistic Workshop performances.

No specific prerequisites are expected for this workshop, making it accessible to any interested and curious student.

Artistic expression is highly subjective and therefore won’t be a component of our grading system. Participation and engagement in the creative process will be central along with public speaking skills and expressivity in the various techniques. Students will also have to reflect on their journey through the workshop while contributing to other students skill-building by providing insightful feedback.