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Visualizing Rhythms-Umfundalai: African Dance Technique with Dr. Kariamu Welsh
Start Date: 10/17/2013Start Time: 7:00 PM
End Date: 10/17/2013End Time: 9:00 PM
Event Description
Drexel University’s Dance and Africana Studies programs will host a most respected dance scholar and choreographer, Dr. Kariamu Welsh, the creator of the African dance technique Umfundalai, on Oct. 17, 7 p.m. at the Mandell Theater. Dr. Welsh, a Guggenheim Award winner, will tell of how her time living, studying, teaching and performing in Africa inspired her to establish a dance style suited for all body types. Pronounced “um-foon-duh-luh”, the Umfundalai technique combines traditional African dance elements with African American-derived rhythms.

During the Mandell Theater’s free and open-to-the-public event, Dr. Welsh will detail the history behind her work and lead dancers from her own company in a demonstration of the Umfundalai technique.
Contact Information:
Name: Jeff Hill
Phone: 215.895.2629
Email: JeffHill@drexel.edu
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Location:
The Mandell Theater, 33rd & Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia
Audience:
  • Alumni
  • Current Students
  • Faculty
  • Parents & Families
  • Prospective Students
  • Public
  • Staff
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