Book a Maasai Workshop or Dance Performance

The Friends of Sironka Dance Troupe in East Bay February 2015! 

Performing at:

- schools,
- libraries,
- or any municipality.

The Importance of Cultural Diversity Programs in Communities

Concerts

Our folk music presentations comprise a narration and slight introduction of the Maasai of Kenya. An entire concert presentation may last between 30 to 45 minutes. Each presentation is tailored to different age groups. The presentations are followed immediately by a 15 minute “Question and answer” session for audience.

Workshops

Our Dance Troupe members are skilled in bead-making, hair-braiding, storytelling and in teaching song and dance.  Batik Art is also taught after the presentation and this is done by group leader Nicholas Sironka. Students rotate between the different workshops within a typical school day.

Workshop requirements
All our workshops may usually be held in the school art room, library, or gymnasium.

Bead making

School will usually provide glass beads, paper plates, and other small items such as wire and string, which will be used to teach Maasai bead-making skills.

We always call to confirm quantity needed in relation to number of children expected to participate, prior to our visit.  Different size beads are recommended to different age-groups.

Song and Dance

Held in the school gymnasium.

Storytelling

This has especially been a very welcome portion of our visits, to schools, especially by the very young!

Batik Art

Children are introduced to an art form that helps them learn how wax and fabric dyes can be used to create beautiful art works.

Churches

We perform at Churches on a Bible based program of songs and dance. We do not ask for payment but are happy to be Blessed with a goodwill offering, and permission to sell our bead ornaments after the Church services.

To book a workshop in the East Bay CA this February contact Cheza Nami.

For more information for future workshops, contact:
Nicholas Sironka: 509.263.5440 kenyanarts@yahoo.com     

Kenya Arts and Culture Center
At 10220 Nevada Place – Suite 10 Spokane
WA 99218

Upcoming Public Events:
Friends of Sironka - Maasai Tribal Cultural Performance
The "Friends of Sironka" perform traditional Maasai songs, dances and tell the stories of their lives together.  The Maasai are a pastoral people who live in the Great Rift Valley of East Africa.  As traditional cattle herders, their music, dance, stories and elaborate dress are integral parts of their cultural traditions.  All ages are very welcome!   Jambo!

Livermore Library Civic Center, 11th February 2015 
1188 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore.  Community rooms A&B.   
7:00 - 8:30 pm.   

Pleasanton Library, 14th February 2015
400 Old Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566 (925) 931-3400

Admission free: Suggested donation:  $10 - 15/adult, $5/child/senior, $25/family.
  - Donations for the group's home projects will be gratefully received -  

See events on Facebook:
Livermore Public Library: Wed. 11th Feb. 7pm
Pleasanton Library: Sat. 14th Feb. 1pm