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ATUMPAN DANCE THEATRE FAQ

Q: Is Atumpan Dance Theatre the same as Atumpan African Dance?

Yes and no. Atumpan Dance Theatre includes African dance, modern and hip-hop dance, plus ballet warm-ups. There is also theatre training with onstage opportunities with Atumpan Live!, so Atumpan Dance Theatre is much more than just dance.

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Q: When is a good time to start?

Anytime! Dance and theatre training is taught with review during classes at the Kroc Center in Norfolk.

Adults, teens, and children opportunities

12 week sessions are

Spring classes, February to May
Fall classes, October to December

Dance Theatre Options >

Q: What happens in a typical class?

*Breaks are not listed

6:15pm Check in, theatre exercises

6:45pm Ballet warm ups/ Modern warm ups

6:55pm Signature Funwa welcome song & dance

7:15pm African rhythms with djembe, krin,bells

8:00pm Showcases and Harambe creed

Dance Theatre Options >

Q: What is the Harambe creed?

Harambe, a Swahili word,means to all pull together. The Harambe Creed is an affirmation or motivational chant recited at end of class.

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Q: What is Public Works?

Public Works is a program initiated at the New York Public Theatre. The Virginia Stage Company (at the Wells Theatre in Norfolk, VA) is a select member of Public Works which means they collaborate with select arts organizations to form a hub of impactful artists.

Atumpan Dance Theatre is one set of impactful artists partnering with the Virginia Stage Company through classes at the Kroc.

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Q: Are volunteers needed?

Yes, volunteers are screened to be able to:

Promote via social media
Help with costumes and accessories
Guide/corral younger dancers off-stage while the adult company performs
Take video or photo footage, pass out company literature (flyers, bookmarks, etc…)
Man the product table at performances

VOLUNTEER HERE

Harambe Creed

Motivational

Chant

If it is to be, it is up to me.

I feel good about myself, and I feel good about the people around me.

Because I walk with good, and I talk with good.

And that makes me feel real good.

Good better best, never let it rest.

Until your good is your better and your better is your best.

We must make history, we must be great.

Lose not courage, lose not faith.

Step forward...and harambe (everyone reach up, say harambe & "pull down" 7 times)

Public Works Chant

End of Class

Chant

ACT Dance Theatre.

VSC.

Public Works.

Yeah that's me.

*there are movements that go along with the chant.

*VSC is Virginia Stage Company

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ATUMPAN DANCE THEATRE FAQ

Q: Is Atumpan Dance Theatre the same as Atumpan African Dance?

Yes and no. Atumpan Dance Theatre includes African dance, modern and hip-hop dance, plus ballet warm-ups. There is also theatre training with onstage opportunities with Atumpan Live!, so Atumpan Dance Theatre is much more than just dance.

Q: When is a good time to start?

Anytime! Dance and theatre training is taught with review during classes at the Kroc Center in Norfolk.

Adults, teens, and children opportunities

12 week sessions are

Spring classes, February to May

Fall classes, October to December

Q: What happens in a typical class?

*Breaks are not listed

6:15pm Check in, theatre exercises

6:45pm Ballet warm ups/ Modern warm ups

6:55pm Signature Funwa welcome song & dance

7:15pm African rhythms with djembe, krin,bells

8:00pm Showcases and Harambe creed

Q: What is the Harambe creed?

Harambe, a Swahili word,means to all pull together. The Harambe Creed is an affirmation or motivational chant recited at end of class.

Q: What is Public Works?

Public Works is a program initiated at the New York Public Theatre. The Virginia Stage Company (at the Wells Theatre in Norfolk, VA) is a select member of Public Works which means they collaborate with select arts organizations to form a hub of impactful artists.

Atumpan Dance Theatre is one set of impactful artists partnering with the Virginia Stage Company through classes at the Kroc.

Q: Are volunteers needed?

Harambe Creed

Public Works Chant

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ATUMPAN DANCE THEATRE FAQ

Q: Is Atumpan Dance Theatre the same as Atumpan African Dance?

Yes and no. Atumpan Dance Theatre includes African dance, modern and hip-hop dance, plus ballet warm-ups. There is also theatre training with onstage opportunities with Atumpan Live!, so Atumpan Dance Theatre is much more than just dance.

Q: When is a good time to start?

Anytime! Dance and theatre training is taught with review during classes at the Kroc Center in Norfolk.

Adults, teens, and children opportunities

12 week sessions are

Spring classes, February to May

Fall classes, October to December

Q: What happens in a typical class?

*Breaks are not listed

6:15pm Check in, theatre exercises

6:45pm Ballet warm ups/ Modern warm ups

6:55pm Signature Funwa welcome song & dance

7:15pm African rhythms with djembe, krin,bells

8:00pm Showcases and Harambe creed

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Q: What is the Harambe creed?

Harambe, a Swahili word,means to all pull together. The Harambe Creed is an affirmation or motivational chant recited at end of class.

Q: What is Public Works?

Public Works is a program initiated at the New York Public Theatre. The Virginia Stage Company (at the Wells Theatre in Norfolk, VA) is a select member of Public Works which means they collaborate with select arts organizations to form a hub of impactful artists.

​

Atumpan Dance Theatre is one set of impactful artists partnering with the Virginia Stage Company through classes at the Kroc.

Q: Are volunteers needed?

Harambe Creed

Public Works Chant

ATUMPAN LIVE EXPERIENCES

FESTIVAL

CIRCLE

CELEBRATION