shine africa
EXPERTS IN TRADITIONAL DRUM&DANCE
Shine Africa Community Art (NGO)
We make Africa shine!
Ngo·ma |
Swahili. Noun.
The art of traditional African drum and dance.
We love Africa and we have made it our goal to preserve its culture in this fast changing world. The traditional art of ngoma (African drumming & dancing in Swahili) is our expertise, and our mission is to spread this art as much as possible. And not just ngoma - our dream is to help people discover their talents and through art improve their lives. Financially, emotionally and sometimes even physically. Karibuni wote!
Shine Africa Community Art, is a charitable organization whose incorporation was inspired by a group of professional drummers and dancers who graduated from the same college. The former graduates along with other like minded people decided to form and register this organization to bring the best of African culture and support the vulnerable in the community.
Its registered in Tanzania licenced to offer its services all over Tanzania. We have been approved by Benevity oganisation and are now recognized worldwide as a charitable organisation.
Shine Africa's mission includes
1. Exploration and preservation of Traditional African culture.
2. Using art as a platform to bring people from different communities together to share their knowledge and potential in supporting our communities in various ways such as sharing and honing skills, discovering and improving talents and entertaining.
Shine Africa Community Art Centre.
We welcome you to visit our community center, based at Geza Ulole, Kigamboni, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
At our center you will get a chance to learn different forms of skills, you will experience unique and exciting experiences such as Swahili culture and cultural tourism.
We run different activities for kids such as teaching them extracurricular skills to enhance their potential in the world. This includes computer basic skills, Preforming arts and an adventurers playground
For adults we provide training workshops both private and public sessions. Adults can learn the art of ngoma here and explore their artistic talents
In our shows we combine the styles of different African tribes, together with traditional songs. Together that creates a show that you are not likely to forget! The shows of Shine Africa are perfect for festivals as well as private parties or corporate outings.
We offer free classes running on donation basis, they take place at our community center and are open to everybody who would like to learn the art of African drum and/ or dance. Companies and individuals can also book private workshop.
For both companies as well as individuals our classes are also available online!
For prices and more information click here.