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Cheza Nami Foundation aims to promote cultural education and diversity awareness to learning institutions, corporations and communities that focus on fostering a more congenial relationship among its members.
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CHEZA NAMI
is Swahili for
"Come play with me" 

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Moving Together - San Francisco | Community Engagement Dance and Drumming Wokshops

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We invite the community to join us for African and African Diaspora master dance and drumming workshops and an Ensemble performance. This program is open to everyone regardless of skill level.

With Support from the California Arts council, Cheza Nami is excited to produce “Moving Together”, a community engagement program that brings master African & Diaspora Artists together for dance and drumming workshops . The workshops will be followed by a showcase performance by the Cheza Nami Ensemble and other Guest artists and their students.

“Moving Together”Classes, Schedule and Show

Workshops on Friday, April 22nd:

Susana - Cuba Dance (Friday) 6:30-8:00pm
Rocssy - Congo Drum (Friday) 8:05-9:05pm

Workshops on Saturday, April 23rd:
Mandjou - Malian Dance (Saturday) 9:00 -10:30am
Loubuyi - Congo Dance (Saturday) 10:40am-12:10
Dandha - Brazilian Dance (Saturday) 12:20 - 1:50pm
Ibou - Senegal Dance (Saturday) 2:00 - 3:30pm
Abel - Brazilian Drum (Saturday) 3:40 - 4:40pm

Saturday Night “Moving Together" Show will be at 8pm

Arenas Dance Company
Cheza Nami Ensemble

​Location:
Counterpulse,
80 Turk St
San Francisco, CA 94102
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​Cost:
Workshops: sliding scale $20-$30
​Show: $20 Advance, $25 at the door

Sponsored in part by a grant from California Arts Council.
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​6th Annual Hâ Mbongui African Dance & Drum Conference

Local master artist Loubayi Arnaud in is excited to present the 6th annual Hâ Mbongui African Dance & Drum Conference. The conference brings together multiple master instructors from different countries in Africa & the Diaspora, including but not limited to; Congo, Guinea, Haiti, and Senegal. Artists give patrons an opportunity to learn and celebrate culture from visiting master artists over a 3 day period.

Location: Tannery World Dance & Cultural Center in Santa Cruz, California
Dates:  June 17th to the 19th, 2022

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Travel to Brazil with Dandha Da Hora

Travel to Brazil with Dandha and also consider supporting her vision of bringing four incredible women – master artists, teachers, and sacred keepers of our African inheritances – on a sacred journey of reconnection to Bahia, Brazil. These four women are “Mama” Naomi Gedo Diouf, Artistic Director of Diamano Coura West African Dance Company (Liberia); Mabiba Baegne, teacher, drummer, and choreographer of traditional and contemporary African dance (Congo); Tammy Lynne Hall, renowned jazz pianist, composer and educator (United States); Catherine Ciiku Ndungu-Case, founder and CEO of Cheza Nami Foundation (Kenya). 
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PROGRAMS

ASSEMBLIES, ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNITY

Cheza Nami offers activities to community organizations, schools and corporations while addressing educational and social needs that help foster community building, global citizenship and personal enrichment through our core programs. ​
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CULTURAL ARTS & LEARNING

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SPECIAL ANNUAL EVENTS

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YOUTH OUTREACH

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SUMMER CAMPS

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COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLES

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TEACHER TRAINING 

ABOUT US

CHEZA NAMI ENSEMBLE

We are a small but highly effective, engaged and energetic team dedicated to enriching our communities through the cultural arts. Our programs are ​managed by volunteer staff and implemented by local partner artists. 

Catherine Ndungu-Case

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President, CEO​ 
KENYA

Dandha da Hora

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Artistic Director
BRAZIL

Mandjou Kone

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Principal Artist 
Preschool Program

MALI/BURKINA FASO

Ibou Ngom

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​Musical Director
SENEGAL ​
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We are a small but highly effective, engaged and energetic team dedicated to enriching our communities through the cultural arts. Our programs are ​managed by volunteer staff and implemented by local partner artists. 
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P: 925 398 3827​
E: info@chezanami.org
Mailing Address
5424 Sunol Blvd., Ste. 10-153,
​Pleasanton, California 94566
  
​Tax ID# 27-4568585
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