Bristol schools celebrate African and Caribbean dance as part of Black History Month

Arts organisation Black Artists On The Move takes cultural dance to dozens of Bristol children and families for Black History Month.

Through a National Lottery fund, the international organisation with roots in Bristol, has delivered more than 40 performances and workshops.

A particular highlight has been the work with May Park Primary School.

Former vice principal at Fairfield High which along with May Park is part of the Excalibur Academy, Vanetta Spence took over as Head at the start of the academic year.

Keen to give students a rich cultural experience, Ms Spence jumped at the offer of having visiting artist Fofoo Attiso lead dance sessions across the school.

Based in Ghana and from the Ewe tribe of Benin, Togo and Ghana, Fofoo is a renowned dance artist specialising in both traditional and contemporary African dance forms with his group Saha Dance Rhythms.

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