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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" 

MEET THE BOARD
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Black History Month Celebration: Healing & Connection Through the Traditional Arts

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Celebrate Black History Month with Cheza Nami, and Santa Cruz's finest cultural bands, Mokili Wa and SambaDá on Sunday, Feb. 28th at 4PM PST. The concert will be streamed LIVE on YouTube and will feature a virtual Meet & Greet with the artists afterwards. The concert, which is open to persons of all ages, is FREE to attend, but a donation (of any amount) is required to attended the virtual Meet & Greet. Meet the artists, ask questions, learn about the bands, their origins, and so much more at this virtual chance-of-a-life-time!
 
Concert Cost: FREE-2-ATTEND 
Meet & Greet: Donation of any amount appreciated!
Concert Link: Cheza Nami Youtube Channel
    HEALING & CONNECTION: Virtual Meet & Greet Reservation
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Staying Connected & Uplifted: Cheza Nami Artists Find Ways to Keep us Connected During COVID-19 Pandemic

In light of the rapidly evolving environment around CVID-19. We want to let you know that we are doing everything we can to ensure the safety of our community and partner artists. 

Art is vital to our health and well-being, and, especially in these unprecedented times of uncertainly. To continue to impact our communities, our artist have gone online to  provide a way for us all to continue being engaged, all while ensuring we are heeding the advice of the health agencies to exercise social distancing and continue to protect ourselves.

By signing up for our artist online classes, you are doing your part to #flattenthecurve of the coronavirus outbreak. Enjoy the classes and we hope to stay connected through this.

Check out the artists flyers below for more information on how to sign up
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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 ​
MEET THE CHEZA NAMI DANCE ENSEMBLE



​TOGETHER WE CAN FIND JOYFUL COMMON GROUND

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COMMUNITY MATTERS

OUR PARTNERS

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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VIEW  ALL OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
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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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  • Home
  • About
    • Meet the Board
    • Cheza Nami Dance Ensemble
  • Events
    • May 3 Dance-a-Vanganza
    • Taste of Africa
    • Past Events
  • GALLERY
  • Support us
  • Contact us