Host Teacher: Petagay Letren

 

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Unit: Teaching

Theme: Lamba and Kuku


Introduction

Performing these dances includes specific types of drumming, costuming and dancing.  The meaning of LAMBA is a large wrap resembling a shawl that is worn by natives of Madagascar and is made of various fabrics in solid colors or patterns. Lamba is also a dance that has 3 main steps. 

Kuku (Kou Kou or Cou Cou) is a traditional dance that, in the old time, was performed by women returning from fishing. The dance was accompanied on the women's fishing gear. They would take their tools and perform the dance in a circle. The djembe was not used as accompaniment. There were no drums.

 

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Learning Objectives

 

  • Embody the movements that characterize Lamba and Kuku
  • Observe the dynamics of the class in terms of who leads, who follows, etc
  • Gain awareness of style, method and teaching philosophy
  • Experience West African dance through these two specific styles


III


Main Lesson

 

1

Lamba

 

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Cultural Heritage in North America 

 

 2

Kou-kou 

 Kou - Kou : A traditional West African dance that - celebrates the return of fishing

 

 

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A Note to Remember 

 

In general, West African dance is characterized by the dominance of a percussive beat coupled with the polyrhythmic structure of the dance and music. The emphasis of West African dance is on how the body moves as opposed to how it looks. Its focus is  on individual expression and interpretation through improvisation.

Question 1

Why would West African dance be a useful resource when teaching dance through the creative method? 

 











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Discussion Questions

 

  1. Based on your observation of Professor Letre, what do you think is Ms. Letren's teaching philosophy? 
  2. What would you say is Ms. Letren's methodology of teaching dance?
  3. How would you adapt Ms. Letren's style of teaching to a the creative methodology of teaching dance?

 

VI

Case Study

 

Chuck Davis Lamban Dance Part 1

(min 6:00)
 
 
 
(min. 4:00- 6:00)
 

VII

Activity

 

  •  Students get in groups and rehearse their dance steps for Lamb and Kuku.
  • Create a circle and share the dances



VIII

Journaling

 

IX

Glossary

 

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Sources

Brooklyn Academy of Music.  https://www.bam.org/education/2017/study-guide/danceafrica/repertoire

Nigerian Journal of the Humanities - Issues 12-15 - Page 47


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