Mariam Diakite | Malian Dance for Every Body

MARAKA

Mariam will get your body, mind and soul back into alignment with some Malian dance moves. "Maraka" is one of the most danced in wedding ceremonies. You will groove, sweat, and even do some singing as you study the most popular dance in Bamako.

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Course curriculum

1

0} CONTEXT •
- What is the story behind this dance?
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- How is the course organized?
- What are those rhythms I sing while dancing?
2

1} RHYTHM •
- What does Maraka sound like?
- Konkonni
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- Accompaniment
- Break Explanation (Mariam)
- Break v2 (w/ Konkonni)
3

2} DANCE •
- First Step Breakdown
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- First Step and Transition into Second Step
- Second Step Breakdown
- Second Step and Transition into Third Step
- Third Step Breakdown
4

3} DJEMBE •
- Solo 1
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- Solo 2
- Solo 3
- Solo Sequence
5

4} CHOREOGRAPHY •
- First Step + Second Step
- Second Step + Third Step
- Dance Sequence w/o Solo Djembe
- Dance Sequence w/ Solo Djembe
6

5} SONG •
- What is this song about?
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- Song & Rhythm Demonstration
- Maraka Song Sheet
- Song Demonstration
- Sing-a-long Practice Video