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Page 4 The Panther Dancer Brings 'Ivory' To Spelman College By Tonya V. Webb PANTHER Reporter An Ivory Coast Dance Workshop was held at Spelman College recently with guest artist Rose Marie Guiraud. a native of the Ivory Coast. The Workshop held in Read Hail, is only part of a series of activities in conjunction with the International Dance Enrichment Seminar at Spelman. Ms. Guiraud is 34 years old and has been dancing since the age of four. When asked how she learned to dance with such grace and expertise she replied that when one is a baby in her country, the parents start to clap a rhythm from the time the baby crawls. When the child shows signs of wanting to walk, he slowly moves to the beat of his parents’ clap until finally, he can stand alone. Therefore, she said, “I do not remember when I learned to dance.” There were approximately thirty participants in the workshop including the Atlanta African Dance Ensemble, Inc. As the instruc tions of the dance continued, Ms. Guiraud explained various movements of the body. Ac cording to her, the American Black has still “retained some of their origin” in movements. ‘If they realize which muscle to use, it will be all right,” said Ms. Guiraud. She has studied in France for 12 years. Although she has only been in America for one year, Ms. Guiraud has been choreographer for the Chuck Davis Dance Company in New York for the past six months, and her last performance was for the United Nations. She also travels with Mr. Freddie Rivera, 18, who accompanies her on the conga drums and who is also of the Chuck Davis Dance Company. Asked if she planned to make the United States her home, she said, “I am here as an exchange from my country; I am here for a limited time.” But she also said that as long as she could travel and teach the “dance of the Ivory Coast” to her black people, she would he satisfied. At home, said Ms. Guiraud, it is just like blacks in America trying to follow the European way of life. People are afraid to dance the way of their heritage because it represents “un civilized behavior.” She admitted that her people need her at home; they need to know that although she has had formal “European education,” she can still feel proud to dance the dances of her heritage in her country. Midterms Coming Oct. 23-24 /’ “God Is A ‘(Guess What?)’ ” Clark NAACP President Yolanda Thompson hoists the trophy won by the Clark chapter for having recruited the most members among AUC undergraduate chapters. (Photo by Jerome Gwinn) “Black-Eyed Dreams,” the last show of People’s Survival Theatre, Inc. (PST) proved to be a winner as did its touring production of Ted Shines “Contributions” in Atlanta Housing Authority complexes last summer. PST’s director, Lizz Williams, wishes to take this opportunity to thank all those who supported the project and all those who worked so hard to insure its success. But, as luck would have it, PST has entered into another award winning project.The Theater and the Playground Players are proud to announce an alliance and a brand NEW SHOW for Atlantans this fall. The international sensation. Ray Mclver’s “God Is A “(Guess What?)” comes to the Academy Theater in Atlanta for a limited run October 11-21. The modern-musical-minstrel-morality play boasts music by Jazz artist Jim Brown, Choreography by Barbara Sullivan of the famed Atlanta Dance Theater and Direction by PST’s founder and president Lizz Williams Omilami. Playwright Ray Mclver was nominated by the Atlanta Circle of Drama Critics for his performance in “Fly In the Coffin” which he wrote as well. His works are widely known, and he is the only playwright with exclusive rights to produce, stage and adapt Georgia author Erskine Caldwell’s novels. “God Is a “(Guess What)” has been performed from New York to London with some critics saying; “Laughter from the belly, with a trace of happy shock in it” G.A. Times ; “A constant delight to the eye, ear and mind” N.Y. Times ; “Jazz, Jive, Jokes, Tap Dance & Sermon” N.Y. Times., and “Constantly alive, burn ing with irony, anger, and an ambivalent affection for that it so trenchantly derides” — London Sunday. “God Is a “(Guess What?)” premieres at the Academy Theater, 1374 West Peachtree St., in Atlanta Oct. 11-21 with curtain times at 8:30 p.m. The show is offered for a limited engagement, and opening night gives you a chance to meet the All-Star Cast boasting some of your favorites. The part of Jim is played by Afemo Omilami last seen in “King” and “The Lady of the Lynchings;” Bill Nunn and A1 Cooper, co-direc- tors of the playground players play the antagonists, with a supporting cast consisting of such Atlanta professionals as Johnathan Peck, Bernadine Mitchell, Edward Billups and many, many others. We invite you to attend opening night or any ether night suitable for you or your group but tickets are limited so make your reservations TODAY by calling 892-0880 or writing “God Is A “(Guess What?” P. O. Box 27033, Atlanta, Ga. 30317.The show addresses such social issues as religion and its re- ponsibility to the masses. “God Is A “(Guess What?)” is a glance at race relations that permits laughter at itself and the problems. When this can happen, there is hope. Don’t forget call 892-0880 for reservations. 20% discount with this article. UNIVERSITY INN SANDWICH SHOP 140 CHESTNUT ST. S.W. October 16, 1978 At The Movies By Gloria Johnson PANTHER Reporter Animal House is a satirical side cracking movie which focuses on college life and its competitive fraternities. Using a time machine, let us venture back into time, into the sixties, when bobbie socks were young and pony tails weren’t just on horses. We are now at Faber College. Let us look at two fraternities, one is outstanding (Omega), the other is known for its bad reputation (Delta). They are highlighted by the differences in their enrollment and their practices. After having a good time at either flunking out or passing with honors, we must leave our mark on Faber as Delta did in their homecoming parade. Observe a scene of this, beep, bop, duwap, era when the Delta fraternity held a toga party. This was absurd because the Delta fraternity was on the brink of being expelled for flunking a major test and serving alcohol to freshmen. The fraternity had already been on probation for Cinema Club By Gloria Johnson PANTHER Reporter One of the best movies this year has been “Scott Joplin.” Those who did not see it missed a treat. The Cinema Club, headed by Francine Seaman, showed “Scott Joplin,” starring, (now girls hold on to your wigs,) Billy Dee Williams. The place was Davage Aud. in Haven Warren where all of the club’s movies are shown. The movie delt with the heart warming drama of Scott Joplin’s quest to become a great piano composer. The epic drama tells of his ac complishments, his dreams, his struggles and his tragedies. Other stars in the movie were Clifton Davis and Art Carney. The main purpose of the Cinema Club is to provide choice entertainment on Sun- previous detrimental actions. The toga party was wild and exciting. All the people were draped in sheets and they got softer with the music by lower ing themselves to the floor. Soon everyone was seen dancing on the floor, then ris ing to the louder sound of the music. Complaints of this toga party along with previous ac tions, caused it to be expelled and ended the Delta fraternity. That called for revenge — the homecoming parade. After careful planning the homecoming became a com plete disaster, leaving mouths open, tongues hanging, and teeth showing, with Pluto (John Belushi), making a swinging exit. You must be wondering about the ending of such a uni que picture. Does the middle have your curiosity itching? Scratch it! We have just shared our past with John Belushi, one of the funniest animals of “Animal House,” and a favorite of “Saturday Night Live.” Tim Matheson, John Vernon, and Donald Sutherland also have roles in the movie. Entertains days in the form of movies that people are interested in, can relate to and enjoy. Clark College is the only school in the Atlanta University Center that shows movies on a regular basis. So come on out and en joy a variety of entertaining features like those listed below. Clarkites are admitted free with proper identification. Others pay 50<t. Double features will be announced as they occur. Movie Schedule October 15, “Sounder” October 22 “Wattstax” October 29, “Texas Chainsaw” November 5, “The Guantlet” November 12, “Greased Lightning” November 19, “Poseidon Adventure” November 26, “Wizards” December 3, “The Other Side of Midnite” December 10, “The Omen” Noted jazz trumpeter Jimmy Owens, 34, will perform at Clark College’s presidential inauguration Oct. 26. Born and reared in the Bronx, Owens began studying trumpet at an early age “because I idolized Louis Armstrong.” Owens is a graduate of the High School of Performing Arts and later studied at the University of Massachusetts. However, he considers his most practical education was gleaned from lengthy talks with musicians with whom he worked. He has performed his own works with classical orchestras in New York and in Europe and has travelled throughout the United States.