Today I attended a African Dance Workshop on campus. It was held by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. It was amazing to finally see someone besides “OMSA” Do a good workshop dedicated to culture. What was more excited is that it was held by a sorority. At the workshop you were given basic knowledge where African Dance originated and were taught basic dance moves. Attending this workshop allowed me to travel back in time when I use to be a part of the “Apollo Dancers”. Apollo Dancers was a co-ed African dance group located in Milwaukee within the Public school system. We met twice a week and our teacher danced for the Ko-Thi Dance Company. While learning the moves it reminded me of class a few weeks back when we learned the true history around “Hula” dancing. It was all touching and spiritually stimulating to learn. As time progressed I found myself in such a positive state of mind. African dancing made me feel as if I was giving back to my ancestors, as if I was paying my respects to the doors they had opened. As a result of this I have posted a video of the dance company my teacher worked at. The photo represents unity and it touched me to see this photo because it reminded me of my dancing days.
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