Poly African Dance and Drum (PADD)

1. The Drummers’ Call: This piece introduces the drummers of the Djembe Orchestra as they play an arrangement of Lamban & Sunu through the audience and to the stage and the passing of the baton from the seniors (Sundiata Gittens & Josiah Bartholomew) to the next generation of drummers who will remain at Poly.

2. Sunu, A Dance of Celebration: This Djembe rhythm & dance, known throughout Mali, Senegal, & Guinea, will be celebrating and highlighting our senior, Mia Edwards, with the support of her advisor (Dr. Gittens) and her dance “sisters” in preparation for the next part of her journey beyond high school.

Club Advisors: Dr. Angela Gittens and Jeremi Lewis

Choreographers: Dr. Angela Gittens, Sundiata Gittens* (Musicians’ Movement)

Professional Percussionist & Teacher: Joan Ashley

Drummers: Sundiata Gittens*, Emilio Gittens, Josiah Bartholomew, Bryce Trent, Jordan James, Zachary Ramseur**, Jeremi Lewis

*Sundiata Gittens (a senior) is not present but will be represented by Emilio Gittens, Lead Djembe Soloist

**Not present

Dancers: Mia Edwards (Captain), Annakaecia Clarke, Chantal Guthrie, Rani Green, Victoria “Tori” Eanes

Afternoon of Choreography Review

Curated/Created by: Sam Turner

Jasmine Donald

Music: Take a Bow by Rhianna