Program Description
Celebrate Africa with Orisirisi drumming, dance, and call and response, inspiring students by exploring traditional stories of African heritage. Students meet “Dog and Turtle,” “The Wolf and The Three Kids,” “Anansi and his Six Sons,” and hear many more entertaining stories that impart life lessons. Nigerian-born Adetutu “Tutu” Harrell and music scholar Don Harrell are spirited performers who have performed all over the world.
Information
Audience Limit: 350
Program Length: 50 Minutes
Appropriate for Grades:
- Kindergarten
- Grade 1
- Grade 2
- Grade 3
- Grade 4
- Grade 5
- Grade 6
- Grade 7
- Grade 8
Price
Assembly Price: $695.00
Assembly Back-to-Back Price: $1,100.00
Program Availability
Orisirisi is a touring ensemble from Florida. Please contact Aisha Noel, Programs and Community Engagement Manager, at 757-961-3737 to discuss tour availability!
Technical Requirements
Clean, clear, swept space (minimum 10×10 performance space) PA System, 2 mics on stands, 2 bottles of water, small table.
Program Restrictions
What is a tour? A tour is a set number of programs (3-10) scheduled within a specific time span (2-5 days) and within a specific region. Tours are subject to change or cancellation if the minimum number of programs and/or dates are not met.
All tour pricing is subject to change based on number of programs, travel distance, hotel stays, and meals. Please contact us if you have any questions.
