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The Chiku Awali African Dance, Arts & Culture, Inc. of Rockland, was founded by Alexandreena Dixon in January, 2003 as a not-for-profit entity to enrich it's community, particularly it's youth.
Chiku Awali's mission is to promote, encourage and project civic and cultural programs and activities in Rockland County that are representative of African dance and culture. We also provide community outreach programs to local libraries, nursing homes, and rehabilitation facilities.
In addition to African dance, Chiku Awali has provided modern and tap dance classes for children, teens and adults when funding was available. We provide African drumming classes and have provided other percussion instruments and flute lessons. Classes are available on a sliding fee scale based on income eligibility.
Additional programs include African artistic projects such as mask-making, designing mancalas and soon to come a writers workshop. There is a Rites of Passage for Young Men and Young Women and Chiku Awali focuses on projects that teach healthy lifestyles for its community. Chiku Awali sponsors trips to African events in and around the tri-state area. We also sponsor tours to Africa. The Chiku Awali family is planning to visit Ghana, Togo and Benin in July 2013. Please continue to visit our Programs and Events pages under the Calendar section of our website for details.
As a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization, Chiku Awali depends on the generosity of individuals like you to make our programs available. Please consider becoming a member of our organization and/or making a donation.
We welcome you to our organization with open arms and thank you in advance for your generous tax deductible donations.
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