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Michiana’s Only African/Afro-Contemporary Dance Company!
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UZIMA! Drum and Dance was founded locally in South Bend by Kelly Burgèt in 2012. The word “UZIMA!” was chosen from the Swahili language as a mantra for the organization, meaning a celebration of wholeness, health, and life. UZIMA! considers this its central mission and foundation, seeking wholeness, health and life for both its members and its audiences. Performing traditional West African dance, Afro-contemporary, song, and spoken word, UZIMA! always looks to leave its audience in a better place -- filled with joy, peace, and a greater sense of the light that exists in all of us. READ MORE…..
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Video Credit: Skylar Dungy
Upcoming Events
African Dance Classes - Two Sessions!
Session I: Saturdays, March 2-30 at 11:45am
Session II: Saturdays, April 13-May 11 at 11:45am
UZIMA! Drum and Dance Presents: BOUNDLESS
June 22, 2024 at 7:00pm
DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, Notre Dame
Workshops and Classes
Have you ever wanted to try African dance?
Are you looking for a unique and fun way to incorporate movement into your or your kids’ lives?
Did you see an UZIMA! performance and think “Wow! I wanna do that!"?
Participating in one of UZIMA!’s workshops or 8-week classes can help you do any or all of the above! We routinely offer African dance classes at Dancecenter in South Bend and periodically provide workshops open to the public throughout the community. Check our “Classes & Workshops” page to find out where we’ll be next!
COME DANCE WITH US!
The UZIMA! Experience
“I LOVE UZIMA, you can never leave this show with out feeling so much love and feeling those big vivacious smiles deep into your heart. Thanks... TREMENDOUS SHOW! SAY “YES” Encore, Encore”
“Not to be missed. It was an amazing experience.”
“An amazing show that was absolutely fantastic…a truly spiritual experience. ”
“It was the best theatre performance I have ever seen!! I’m so excited to see what you do next, because I’ll definitely be there to support you all! 🥰”