Bi-Okoto Drum & Dance Theatre

E Kaa Bo (Welcome to Nigeria!)

E Kaa Bo is a Nigerian word for “welcome.” With the use of authentic costumes, props, and instruments, Bi-Okoto Drum & Dance Theatre energizes participants by dancing and singing in an interdisciplinary “journey to Nigeria” assembly.

Available: Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays

Recommended Ages: Grades K-Adult

Maximum Audience: 300

Length: 1 hour

Cost: $450 first session/$200 each additional
For 2008-09: $475 first session/$275 each additional

Limit No. Sessions: 3

Technical Needs

• Artist Arrival: 30 minutes prior
• Organization representative should meet the artists and show them to the presentation area.
• The artist would like an organization representative to introduce them.
• Two adults or four students needed to assist with unloading equipment.
• Audience participation: audience participates by singing, clapping and call-and-response. Pre-select five students to participate in dancing (no shoes) and four students to play instruments.
• There are Question and Answer opportunities during and following the presentation, included in running time.
• Equipment needed by artist:
  
  • changing rooms
  • 5 chairs
  • microphones (hand held or wireless)
  • easel & markers
• Large gathering space is suitable for this presentation. Minimum amount of space needed for presentation: 30’ x 30’.
• Please have drinking water provided for the artists.

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Study Guide