Finally Here!!!!!! The Dance and Drum Workshop with infused arts of the Yoruba and Igbo tribe. Join us for weekend of fun and education!
Drum Class:
Akeem Ayanniyi is the ninth generation of his family to play the traditional Yoruba talking drum. He is from Erin Oshun near the historic art center of Oshogbo in Nigeria. He has been performing since the age of five and has toured much of Africa as well as Germany, Brazil, Sweden and the United States as a performer and teacher. http://www.agalu.com
Dance Class:
Uzo Nwankpa is from Enugu in Southeast Nigeria, She is educating communities on the history of the country, how Igbo style dance “Egwu Igbo” continues to evolve across the continents and the various techniques of Igbo style dance.
I have felt nothing but gratitude since my return from Hawaii. The sights and sounds of Maui is indescribable. i was thoroughly inspired and can’t wait to get back. In the meantime, here is a very shallow view of my experience. We stayed at a YMCA camp and my roomies were so much fun. Le Fluer, a new friend took me to the Tarot patch and we walked through and absorbed all the magical energy, it was GREAT!!!
The ladies in action, (bunk mates, room mates, camp mates)
One of many great views
Having one of tha best banana breads everTarot-(Ede in igbo, coc in Yoruba, Tarrot in certain parts of the Congo)
When I arrived, I had to capture the room with all its incredible energy, its hard to believe what happens in this room
It was an amazing experience and I was delighted that camp participants absolutely embraced this crazy idea of collecting empirical data to assess energy and stress levels pre and post the Uzo Method session.
But first, the Nigerian dance experience was delightful. Akeem is Yoruba and I am Igbo. Together, we are WaZoBia (Without the Zo) This fusion of Igbo and Yoruba dance is an innovative way for community to find similarities in culture to blend and to be one. After all that”s what MAMA AFRICA would want. Enjoy.
Blissesd out after dancing Sule on the rightAfter dinner, outside enjoying the breeze with Akeem and MakayaThe final class by Vivien- totally rocked the house
The Uzo Method Project got mixed into the drum and dance camp community. We danced, we sang, we stretched, guided imagery was used, spirits invoked and voila….magic happens. Photos by Ingrid Martin
Now the results.
Below is a very simple picture of what happened. We already know that music and movement increase endorphins and reduce stress hormones keeping us healthy I asked 10 participants to volunteer to give me feedback about their experience.
Bar Graph that depicts the change in energy and stress levels
95% of the participants had an increase in energy levels
75% of the participants had a decrease in stress levels
The Uzo Method Project- A Public Health Solution 