Students experience Africa through dance, music James Helicke A vibrant performance by music professor Ruth Opara’s African Drumming and Dance course transported Skidmore students to southeastern Nigeria, where Opara grew up. Fri, 07 Dec 2018 15:19:02 -0800 African drumming and dance performance African drumming and dance performance Students in Ruth Opara's African Drumming and Dance course perform at Skidmore College.