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African
Rhythm-Songs
A Class for
Moms, Pops & Babies
Products/Services
Come
let’s sing and groove to soulful African songs and rhythms, creating an
atmosphere of bonding with our children and our community. In
this call and response circle the music will be primarily produced by
the adults. The songs, rhythms and movements create a musical
vibration that reaches the child’s core. This unique musical
experience enhances the child’s cognitive, physical, emotional, and
creative development. The program is designed for babies and
toddlers. Expecting mothers welcome! No musical skills necessary,
just plain humanity.
Message to Moxie Moms
This
course is intended for adults. However,
in keeping with African tradition, children are welcome. The objective
for this
is two-fold:
- These classes offer an opportunity for parents to go out and
do something for
themselves without having to worry about a babysitter.
When confronted with the dilemma of paying
for both a babysitter and a class, most
parents choose to stay home. In the end, many parents feel isolated
because
they are unable to do anything for themselves, besides raising their
kids,
hence the common saying, "I have no social life." It
does not have to be that way.
- In
Africa, children take part in various events, either on their mothers'
backs or
in the company of other adults. They
learn the traditions and values of their community by constant exposure
to the various art forms, even before they are born. This natural
process of extended exposure and immersion
facilitates the child's absorption of art forms, like music and dance,
at
cellular level. This "organic " manner of learning ultimately helps
with the child's emotional, physical and psychological
development.
As a dance teacher in this country, I cannot
over emphasize the need to work with kids on feeling comfortable with
their
bodies, and souls. It is best to start this process at a young age.
The
benefits of African "Rhythms-Songs" are invaluable.
Parents get to go out and do something to nourish
their spirits, while children get to participate in "mature" music
and dance produced by adults. In the larger picture, both get the
benefit of
exposure to a different culture, a key to becoming effective players in
the
looming "global village."
Moxie
Moms members receive 15% off the current rate.
Pre-registration required. Visit 1000-voices.com
for upcoming classes and registration information.
Contact Nii Armah Sowah by email or phone with any
questions.
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