All NewsSnapshotsStudentsStudents, Faculty Perform West African Drumming and Dance Olivia DrakeSeptember 28, 20204minAfrican Studies and the African Students’ Association (ASA) invited members of the Wesleyan community to a West African Music and Dance performance on Sept. 25 on the rugby practice field. The socially distanced event featured live student performances and a welcome message from the ASA. Assistant Professor of Dance Iddi Saaka performed a solo dance. Saaka is teaching DANC 111: Introduction to Dance; DANC 260: West African Dance I; and DANC 360: West African Dance II this semester. John Dankwa, assistant professor of music, also performed a solo. Dankwa is teaching MUSC 300: Seminar for Music Majors and MUSC 446: West African Music and Culture this fall. The socially distanced event featured live student performances and a welcome message from the ASA. The event was sponsored and organized by the Provost, the Fries Center for Global Studies, the Freeman Athletic Center, and Physical-Plant Facilities. (Photos by Simon Duan ’23) African American Studiesdance Related Articles All NewsCommunity Impact October 2, 2024 Mike Mavredakis Democracy in Action: Meet Joshua Cardenas ’19 All NewsArts & Humanities October 2, 2024 Andrew Chatfield Javanese Gamelan Ensemble to premiere works by I.M. Harjito All NewsArts & Humanities October 1, 2024 Mike Mavredakis New Motion Capture Studio Opens at Digital Design Commons