African dance enthusiasts from Auckland and Waiheke spent a long and energetic day at Morra Hall when visiting Ghanaian band Wala held a workshop before a Saturday night performance.
The percussion group’s lead dancer Odae led participants through afternoon rehearsals which culminated in a live performance at the start of the show.
Josh Brainstormer introduced the show with a traditional story using a large conch shell as a prop. • Graham Hooper and Geoff Cumming
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