DJAAThe drought | La sécheresse
Djaa means drought in Bambara, Mali, West Africa.
Once upon a time, in a not so distant past, humans suffered from a severe drought. After consulting the Komo mask, they embark on a great journey to find Mami Wata – the Water Spirit.
Djaa signifie la sécheresse en langue Bambara, Mali, Afrique de l’Ouest.
Il était une fois il y a très longtemps, un village qui souffrait d’une grave sécheresse. Les villageois décidèrent de consulter l’esprit du savoir – symbolisé par le masque Komo qui les conseillent d’aller à la recherce de Mami Wata – l’esprit des Eaux.
Production of this piece is supported from the Toronto Arts Council for Arts in Parks.
Choreographer
Lua Shayenne
Run Time
45 Minutes
Premiere
Presented by LSDC at Arts in the Parks 2016
*Presented at Festival International Danse Encore (Trois Rivières, Québec) 2013 – First Phase of development.
*Part of the Company’s 2014 production cos.mo.pol.i.tan at the Studio Theatre, Harbourfront Centre. A Danceworks Coworks Series Event and NEXTSteps’ presentation – First Phase of development. Creation of this piece was funded by the Toronto Arts Council . Production was funded by the Canada Arts Council