WEST AFRICAN DANCE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP

**WEST AFRICAN DANCE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP**

In-Person at Common Room, Zion Lutheran Church, 74 First Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201

Led by Artist Iddrisu Saaka | FREE | Open to all | Sunday, February 20, 2022 | 2-3:30pm

Part of Love Pittsfield’s 10×10 Upstreet Arts Festival | In partnership with the NAACP Berkshire County Branch and The Town of Great Barrington W.E.B. Du Bois Legacy Festival

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Join dancer, storyteller, and drummer Iddrisu Saaka for an exciting workshop exploring Ghanaian culture through movement and storytelling. Families and participants of all ages are invited to learn the Kpatsa, a traditional recreational dance from the southern part of Ghana, and hear about its cultural background and role in modern Ghana. All are welcome, open to all levels, no prior experience needed, wear comfortable clothing to move in.

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Space is limited - register for FREE today! https://www.jacobspillow.org/events/west-african-dance-community-workshop/

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Pre-registration strongly encouraged; limited walk-ups available. COVID-19 Protocols strictly enforced.

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Public parking: Directly across the street at First Street Parking Lot. Accessibility: The space is wheelchair accessible. Questions about accessibility? Please contact Thasia Giles at tgiles@jacobspillow.org or at 413.243.9919 x161.

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**COVID-19 Health & Safety Protocols**

- To attend, we require proof of full vaccination (ages 5+) as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in the form of either a vaccination card, a photo of the card, or a digital vaccine record, accompanied by a photo ID for those over the age of 18.

- CDC-approved face masks are required (ages 2+).

- Social distancing will be observed.

- Jacob’s Pillow is not currently accepting a negative COVID-19 test result as an alternative to being fully vaccinated, except for individuals who need reasonable accommodations due to a medical exception or sincerely held religious belief.

- 100% of the Jacob’s Pillow staff and artists are fully COVID vaccinated and those present will be masked and socially distanced.

- If there are any changes to these requirements, all registered attendees will be notified in advance.