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Experience the best authentic, electrifying and exuberant performances, workshops, seminars, lessons, assemblies in Ghanaian, West African music and dance.
In the United States, Nani has taught Ghanaian drumming and dancing and led performing ensembles notably at Tufts University and Harvard University among others. In addition, he has taught at Berklee College of Music, the Edna Manley School in Jamaica, Bowling Green University, and the University of Virginia, and has held artistic residencies at many other colleges. Nani is well known in his contribution to the Ghanaian traditional music, dance and song all around the world.
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Price Range: $600 - $4550
Gig Length: 15 - 120 minutes
Languages: American Sign Language, Ewe, Twi, Ga, Ga-Adamgbe
Expert a journey to the highest level of an electrifying/authentic and exuberant performance, workshop and assemblies of Ghanaian traditional music, dance and song with a full demonstration of what a Ghanaian traditional music and dance is. Be also prepared to join in and dance with us at the end of our performance.
Nani Agbeli (Ghana) the artistic director of Volta Drum Dance is Known for his energy, athleticism, and precision on stage, the charismatic Nani Agbeli is one of the leading Ghanaian dancers of his generation.
Born into a family of prominent dancers and drummers in Ghana’s Volta region, he was trained by his father, the late Godwin K. Agbeli, who performed with the Arts Council of Ghana Folkloric Company and later served as chairman of the Ghanaian National Association of Cultural Groups.
Nani went on to study with artists at the National Arts Center in Accra and, for many years, led the award-winning cultural troupe Sankofa Roots II. For nine years, he served as the lead drum and dance instructor at the Dagbe Cultural Center, a school that trains domestic and international students in Ghanaian traditional arts.
Nani currently lives in Los Angeles where he is a Professor and Director of Ghanaian West African Music, Dance and Arts at the California Institute of the Arts, and also the Artistic director of Volta Drum Dance. Prior to that, Nani taught Ghanaian drumming and dancing and led performing ensembles at Tufts University, Harvard University and others. In addition, he has taught at Berklee College of Music, the Edna Manley School in Jamaica, Bowling Green University, and the University of Virginia, and has held artistic residencies at many other colleges.
While teaching at Tufts and Harvard, Nani served as Artistic Director and lead dancer of the Agbekor Drum and Dance Society, a community-based group in the Greater Boston area founded by Professor David Locke of Tufts University (link hidden)). Nani Agbeli leads study tours to Ghana in July-August and is available for performances, workshops, residencies and lecture-demonstrations.
PA system to help with Singing and in some cases instruments.
May 29, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Lawrence University, Appleton, WI |
May 20, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Lane Tech Academy, Chicago |
May 06, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Stony Brook University, NY |
April 30, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | CalArts, Valencia |
March 25, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Kutztown University, PS |
Adzogbo, Togo Atsia, Gahu, Agbekor, Bawa, Bammaya, Kete, Asafo, Kpanlogo, Fume fume, Tokoe, Kinka, Adzro, Highlife.
Nani Agbeli | Director |
As a Ghanaian and having a family history of music and dance, Nani and Volta Drum Dance have been influenced by the rich culture and tradition/history of Nani's country, Ghana. After so many years of Nani teaching at his dads school (Dagbe Cultural Institute and Arts Center) and also performing with Sankofa Root II all over Ghana. Nani moved to the US where his interest in performing and teaching his tradition, culture, music and dance, grew bigger and bigger. Nani's family music and dance in Ghanaian culture is and has been his and the Volta Drum Dance inspiration and influence. It excite us all to be teaching and performing with Nani and the Volta Drum Dance to the whole world.
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Lee N. said “They girls were amazing. Beautiful, fun and vibrant! The right combo to get the crowd worked up.”
Ondrea T. said “She was amazing. Very sweet. She worked with us for great poses. Setting this up was easy. everyone involved was great.”
Ann . H. said “Jill was just incredible. Her choreography exuded grace and elegance. Beautiful movements and captivating. Will definitely be having her back.”
Joelle S. said “Allison did a duet with a fantastic dancer! They were both so fun and engaging!! Loved every minute :) They really delivered a fantastic performance,…”