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Hi, everyone.

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Welcome to today's session: rhythm.

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From drumming to dancing,

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rhythm is a key element of The Lion King.

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Today, we'll explore call and response

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and create some rhythms.

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Diverse cultural elements

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inspired by traditions around the world
are woven throughout The Lion King.

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For example, the songs include lyrics
from several African languages,

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like Zulu, Xhosa, Sesotho,
Setswana, and Swahili.

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And the puppets
combine European and Asian styles.

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The show's choreography combines
ballet, modern,

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African, Balinese, and Caribbean dance.

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South African musical traditions,
rooted in early forms of communication,

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infuse The Lion King score through call
and response, chants, and drumming,

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the heartbeat of The Lion King.

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Let's get a rhythm and try

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call and response.

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Call and response
is central to The Lion King.

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We hear it in music and see it in dancing.

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The caller performs a piece of music
or dance, and the responder answers.

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Let's try it today with drumming.

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I'll be the caller,
give you the beat, and perform a rhythm.

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Then you, Jelani, and Syndee will be
the responders and repeat it back to me.

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Great.

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Now, Jelani, you be the caller.

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Cool.

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All right.

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Now you, Syndee.

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All right.

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Well done.

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Today, we introduced you to rhythm.

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Now you'll create your own rhythm
to become part of the opening ritual

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for your Lion King Experience.