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Is to preserve, present and promote African and African American Traditional and Contemporary fine and performing arts, with the goal of attaining an appreciation for African Traditions & Contemporary arts throughout diversified communities. To make quality arts programs available to the underserved communities.
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Our Vision is to see that every human being has an opportunity to experience a live performance, or pick up a brush with paint and see his/her future come alive on canvas and have the opportunity to use all forms of the arts as a means of self-expression. Whether it be dance, music, drama, singing, quilting, or painting. Our vision is to also work closely with community leaders to build stronger artists communities.
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Africa Dance is more than just a performance or form of entertainment. It is a spiritual energy, a way of life. African dance is our way of giving praise to the creator and our ancestors for the blessings given to us daily. African dance is a spirit of healing. African is nothing without the drum. It is a spiritual healing, so deep, so emotional and rhythmic. We have laughed and cried, bringing meaning to dance and music.
Dance and music are is our way of expressing and communicating to the world. We express our past and our present, and put forth our visions of the future. It is the most peaceful way to display our culture and traditions.
It is that ever present and everlasting celebration of life. The purpose of culture is to communicate a higher principle. There are those life giving and life sustaining principle, which cannot be discussed or passed on by words. So through the spirit of dance and music, we create a spiritual energy that all people can understand.
We must remember that the creative force does not need us; we need it. Life is movement and dance is healing and the drum gives meaning to our souls. Our movement and rhythms should bring peace into our lives, and the spirit will live within us as long as we remember and dance and praise our "Creator" and "Ancestors" for the spirit they gave us.
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"It Takes A Village To Raise A Child"
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Every Donation Counts
In communities where youth are at-risk we make a difference!
Our Work and Your Donation can make a difference.
Restoring morals, pride and self-esteem to create a better Future for our leaders of tomorrow!
DONATE TODAY !
"It takes a Village to raise a Child"
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Board Of Directors
Chairman, Mrs. Joyce Diarra, Early Children Educator, Business Owner
1st-President, Ms.Padrica Lawes, Business Owner
2nd President, Mrs. Melanie Thorton, BSW, LMSW, Business Owner
3rd President, Mrs. Arlean Edwards, MBA, Talk Radio Host
1st-Vice President, Mr. Bernard Lawes, Hawk Enterprize Entertainment, Business Owner
2nd-Vice President, Ms. Vanessa Perkins, Construction Business Owner
3rd-Vice President, Mr. Dick Siner, Business Owner
Secretary, Ms. Raquel Breaux, Professional Performing Artist
Assistant Secretary, Mrs. Mlinata Heisser, Business Owner
Treasurer, Mrs. Claudell Journee, Capital One Bank, Loan Officer
Advisory & Fundraising Committee
2008- 2010 New Members Needed
Volunteer Advisory Committee Members (5)
Volunteer Fundraising Committee Members (10)
Volunteer Membership Recruitment Officers (3)
Interested Candidates please contact us by January 31, 2008 by email, postal mail or telephone.
lainikuumba@yahoo.com
lainikuumbangomatroupe@yahoo.com or 713-523-4911
2008 & 2010 New Season Starts
Performing and Visual Art Lovers interested in serving on any of our committees please send resume or letter of your interest to us by email or postal mail (go to contact page).
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