December
8, 2011 - Brunswick County, NC - Funding provided
through a Grass Roots grant award made possible by
the Brunswick Arts Council is bringing the Visuals
Rhythms Project to Communities In Schools After
School Program.
Beginning in January, one-hundred students from
Belville, Town Creek, Southport and Union Elementary
Schools will take part in a five-week Visual Rhythms
Project. Cheick Sissoko, an accomplished artist from
West Africa, will use various dance and drumming
styles and techniques to engage students in lessons
on diversity and cultures. At the conclusion of the
project, students from each location will create
their personal dance, dress in brightly colored
cloths and performed for families and friends.
Pictured:
African Drummer Cheick Sissoko uses music and dance
at Union Elementary School last year to tell a South
African tale about finding strength through helping
others.
