"Using dance a vehicle to tell stories
843-441-8803 www.mufukaworks.wixsite.com/mufukaworks www.cafepress.com/mufukaworks



Monday, November 17, 2014

East Charlotte Youth are ROYALTY --- Dancing It Out!

MufukaWorks Dance Company mission is to use dance as a vehicle to tell human life stories. 

MufukaWorks consists of dance education and dance performance under the direction of Elsie Mufuka (BA in Dance and BA in Communications), Shanta Chisolm-dance educator, and Freddie Rivera-drummer .  
Starting in September 2014, the dance education was in full force 

Thursdays 
6:15pm for Ballet for 7-up
7:15pm African Hip Hop for ages 7-up 

Saturdays   
9:00am -Afro Russe Babies (3-6years) 
9:45am Afro Russe (African Contemporary with Drumming)Tweens (7-12years) 
10:45am MufukaWorks Square Root Youth Performance Co. rehearsal *selected dancers 11:45am-Afro Russe (African Contemporary with Drumming) Adults (13-up) 

On Saturday November 15, 2014, the dance students showcased themselves as the royalty they are.  They did a dance sharing a representation of each dance class.  The dancers are the youth our community in East Charlotte.  They take classes and rehearsals at Mecklenburg Park and Recreation Albembarle Road Recreation Center.   They all know anything worth anything is hard work and did just that on Saturday.  

For more information on upcoming classes & performances of 
MufukaWorks Dance Company


call 843-441-8803
or 

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Mufuka Works Dance Education in Charlotte North Carolina





Mufuka Works Dance Education program actively 
seeks to teach local Charlotte youth about the
 beauty and power of dance. 

 Students can participate in a variety of classes which include Ballet, Hip-Hop and Afro Russe.  

Class sizes vary & student ages run 
from 3 yo to Adult.

For more information about 
 Mufuka Works Dance Education Program 
 Charlotte, North Carolina

Please give us a call at (843) 441-8803
or 
Visit our website danceMufukaWorks.com


Monday, October 6, 2014

Mufuka Works Elite Root Shares Afro Russe at Levine Senior Center

On September 27, 2014  the Mufuka Works Elite Root Dance Company had the privilege to perform at the Levine Senior Center Dance Fest.  Our company had a great time proudly sharing  their Afro Russe style performance with the audience at the Senior Center located in Mathews NC. 

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Mufuka Works at Festival in The Park - Charlotte NC

Mufuka Works proudly participated in the Charlotte NC Fesitval in The Park on September 20, 2014.

  The Square Root Youth Company performed 
"No Secrets" at 1pm.  


The Professional  Elite Root Company shared 
"Musanka" at 3pm.  


 All of our dancers enjoyed being a part of this wonderful 
Arts Showcase in the Queen City!

Mufuka Works Dancers in their new Zimbabwe consutmes!!

To learn more about the Mufuka Works 
Dance Company and Class Schedule
 we invite you to visit our website 

Monday, June 9, 2014

Summer Dance Fun in Charlotte

 This summer Mufuka Works will be offering dance education  sessions to the campers of  Charlotte Elite Enrichment and Recreation Camp.   Dance education classes will be offered to children attending the camp at the Albermarle Road Recreation Center.  The children attending this summer camp will be engaged in many activities that enhance critical thinking skills and build self-esteem.  Mufuka Works director Elsie Mufuka has adynamic and fun filled dance education cirriculum planned for the Charlotte Elite Campers during Summer 2014.

For more information about how to register for Camp visit the Charlotte Elite webpage.


Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Mufuka Works Elite Root Professional Dance Company

Mufuka Works is proud to present our professional dance group - Mufuka Works Elite Dance Company.  They will be presenting Afro Russe  style dance performances  to the Charlotte Metro community.  This professional level dance group is available to  provide dance performances to local organizations, community events and businesses. Recently the Elite Root Company has performaed at The Lexington Multicultural Festival and The Charlotte International House Young Professional Open House.  Please visit our Mufuka Works Website for more information about how to book this group for your next event, wedding or festival !!


Wednesday, May 7, 2014

A to Z Dance

At Mufuka Works we love D-A-N-C-E
so today we are sharing the
 A to Z of  Dance!!  
What is your favorite letter dance style?  
Post it below!!

Saturday, April 5, 2014

Master Dance Class: Aerial Technique

April 5, 2014

Mufuka Works dance students  had a wonderful time learning the beautiful art of aerial dance at C.Calouche &Co. this morning.  The students really got hooked on this unique dance technique!! 
Master Dance Aerial Class with C. Calouche

Thursday, April 3, 2014

Mufuka Works Dancers Present Time - Powerhouse Dancing For Life


Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Mufuka Works Square Root Youth Dancers Win Big at Dancers Spotlight



On Sunday, March 9th members of  the Mufuka Works Square Root Youth Performance Company participated in the Dancer Spotlight Competition and Workshops.  This full day of dance was held at the East Charlotte Simmons YMCA.  

The  Square Root dancers gave beautiful performances as they shared  the art of dance as a vehicle to tell human life stories.  Bitter Earth, Friends for a Season, Holiday, and Time were all award winning performances at this competition.

These dancers worked together to earn high honors with platnum and gold awards from the judges.  

Congratulations to 
Amatullah, Sumayyah, Leah, Tylar and Jamilah !!!   

If you would like to learn more about the Mufuka Works Dance Class Schedule
 please visit our website at DanceMufukaWorks.com