1. Ghana is located
on the coast in
Western Africa.
Capital City: Accra

2. Learning Objective
-To learn about the importance of the communicative dance of
Azonto in Ghana and how it is becoming global.
Azonto is an essential part of Accra's bustling fishing communities.
It is a dance to communicate occupations and comical situations. It
is one of the few African dances to become global.

3. Knee Bending and
Hip Movements
Occupations such as
ironing, washing, dri
ving, boxing, praying,
swimming etc…..
Perform with a
smile 
Creative and showing
a sense of humour like
the Ghanaian people.
a) BBC News link-
could Ghana's
new Azonto dance
craze take over
the world?
b) The Guardian-
Dance Moves
c) Tutorial-
some more
complex
moves

4. Task
In groups you are going to choreograph a short Azonto
dance to a piece of music. Link to Azonto Music for dance
Learning Outcomes:
All Students: Create an Azonto dance to a piece of music. Include 1-2 movements
that show an occupation.
Most Students: Choreograph an Azonto dance to include hip movements and
knee bending. You will mimic 4-5 different occupations.
Some Students: Choreograph a dance that is typical of Azonto technique and
show more complex movement. Include a movement to communicate a comical
situation and smile throughout!