On June 18 – 20, 2015, The National Dance Company (Ghana Dance Ensemble) and National Symphony Orchestra of Ghana, in collaboration with Ohio University Professors, Dr. Paschal Yao Younge – Composer and Dr. Zelma Badu-Younge – Choreographer will present “DIEMA, the first annual Contemporary Ghanaian Music and Dance concert and symposia at the National Theatre of Ghana.
DIEMA, A Celebration of Contemporary Ghanaian Music and Dance promises to be a transformative cultural experience for the public – both children and adults - involved in or inspired by the arts.
DIEMA, A Celebration of Contemporary Ghanaian Music and Dance will be a transformative cultural experience for the public – both children and adults - involved in or inspired by the arts.
Seven World Premieres of Contemporary Ghanaian Orchestral Music and Dance will be performed by international guest artists from the United States, Canada, and Taiwan, Republic of China in addition to several of Ghana’s own nationally and internationally recognized groups.
This event marks the first collaboration of its kind organized by the National Theatre of Ghana’s two prestigious companies (The National Dance Company of Ghana and National Symphony Orchestra Ghana) and Ohio University, led by artistic directors of the companies.
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The symposia are dedicated to engage intellectual exchange in order to aid the arts and cultural education in 21st Century Ghana. This year’s symposia will focus on the “Representation, Performance and Teaching of Ghanaian Traditional and Contemporary Musical Arts - Drumming and Dance - for local Amateur Groups, Teachers and Educators. The Directors of Diema 2015 are also devoted to exploring the increasing links in the interdisciplinary world of arts, sciences, media, and technology. The theme for this years’ Diema concert is Ghana Meets the World.
In addition to having an annual world class concert and symposia, our ultimate goal is to preserve, restore, develop and promote Ghana’s valued artistic treasures, premiere contemporary and innovative work; build on international connections and relations in the arts. We also hope that this annual program will enhance Arts Education (Music, Dance, Theater and Visual Artists) in Ghana.
