Play in the Park - Gansango African Music & Dance Company

6400 Compton Blvd SE,Lacey WA 98513

15 July, 2021

Description

Interactive African Dance workshop Lacey's 'Play in the Park': Visit a different local park and see a new performer every Thursday this summer. July 8 - August 12. Travel to Africa for the day! Master dancer and teaching artist Etienne Cakpo from Benin offers an accessible introductory workshop in contemporary African dance, with live drumming. The artistic director of Gansango African Music & Dance Company, Etienne has taught at Northwest Folklife Festival many times over the past 20 years since he moved to Seattle. Gansango works with libraries, schools and independent arts agencies to make African dance and music performances available to a wide range of audiences, including young children. Slip off your shoes, slip on workout clothing (or your African wrapper), and let’s dance! https://gansango.com/ IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Each person attending needs a ticket (free). • All attendees are required to wear face coverings. • Groups are limited to up to 15 people, up to 2 household per group. Family/group spaces will be designated at the event, and attendees will be expected, for the most part, to stay in their space during the event. • Please maintain 6 ft distance while at the event. • Stay home if you feel ill or experiencing any COVID symptoms. • Follow all posted COVID safety regulations in accordance with the Governors' Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery. • When you arrive, please look for the ‘information tent’ to enter, where you can show your print out ticket or e-tickets on your phone. • Please bring your own seating or mat for the grass