Teaching Artist Legacy Statement
Iddi Saaka, a native of Ghana, is a versatile and award-winning West African dance and music performance artist and teacher who specializes in Ghanaian dance and music forms as well as contemporary dance. Saaka holds a Diploma (with distinction) in Dance from the University of Ghana and an MFA in Dance from University of California, Los Angeles. He has performed and taught nationally and internationally in many distinguished venues.
| Component Type | School-wide Performance |
| Grades | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| First Language | English |
| Other Languages | None |
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Description
Soro-Bindi is an exciting, interactive performance that incorporates traditional Ghanaian dances, songs, and stories. Iddi Saaka drives his audience through Africa with various dances such as the Kpanlogo dance and the Bawa harvest dance, then invites students to learn about and play traditional Ghanaian instruments. Iddi educates audiences on exciting African, and specifically Ghanaian, culture. Students learn about Ghanaian culture, not only through its music and dance, but through incredible storytelling.
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 | MISSION The mission of Higher Order Thinking Schools is to close the opportunity gap in Connecticut by providing a well-rounded education for all students in, about, and through the arts. | OUTCOMES Enriching School Culture | CONTACTS Christopher Eaves |