Ghana is located on the coast in Western Africa.

Capital City: Accra

Learning Objective-To learn about the importance of the communicative dance of Azonto in Ghana and how it is becoming global.

Azonto Dance- Ghana

Azonto is an essential part of Accra's bustling fishing communities. It is a dance to communicate occupations and comical situations. It is one of the few African dances to become global.

Knee Bending and Hip Movements

Occupations such as ironing, washing, driving, boxing, praying, swimming etc…..

Perform with a smile

Creative and showing a sense of humour like the Ghanaian people.

Azonto Dance- Success Criteria

a) BBC News link- could Ghana's new Azonto dance craze take over the world?

b) The Guardian- Dance Moves

c) Tutorial- some more complex moves

TaskIn groups you are going to choreograph a short Azonto dance to a piece of music. Link to Azonto Music for dance

Learning Outcomes:

All Students: Create an Azonto dance to a piece of music. Include 1-2 movements that show an occupation.

Most Students: Choreograph an Azonto dance to include hip movements and knee bending. You will mimic 4-5 different occupations.

Some Students: Choreograph a dance that is typical of Azonto technique and show more complex movement. Include a movement to communicate a comical situation and smile throughout!