Dema is a dynamic celebration of African culture, particularly from the region of Ghana. Faculty member Habib Idrussu directs this ensemble in community performances, lecture demonstrations, master classes and a final performance in the Dougherty Dance Theatre. Habib was recently named as one of the chiefs of the Dagbamba tribe in Ghana. The Paramount Chief gave him the title of ~Yeni Malizali Naa,~ which means ~rescuer,~ ~problem-solver,~ ~preserver,~ in recognition of his status as someone working to preserve and rescue lost elements of the Dagbambon culture. Students campus- wide are invited to participate in Dema.