NYU Tisch Dance BFA 2 students in Patricia Beaman's Dance History course learn a West African dance called the Jondon (a dance of the Malinke-Manding people) from Caren Calder, and are accompanied by Crystal Energy and Desmond Howard on percussion.
Caren Calder is a dancer, percussionist and yoga instructor who has performed with Garth Fagan's Bottom of the Bucket, But...Dance Theatre, Chuck Davis Dance Company, and Forces of Nature Dance Theatre. She currently plays African percussion and sings with Women Of The Calabash and Alakande! Spread Joy! Her family company, Indigo Arts brings West African dance and music to audiences of all ages.
Open to all NYU Tisch Dance and NYU non-majors with permission by instructor.
DANC-GT 1805 Graduate History II: The Dance is a Weapon for Social Justice, 3 credits
Caren Calder with BFA 2 Students / Photo by Ashley Daigle
Caren Calder with BFA 2 Students / Photo by Ashley Daigle
Caren Calder with BFA 2 Students / Photo by Ashley Daigle
Caren Calder with accompanists Crystal Energy and Desmond Howard / Photo by Ashley Daigle
