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Showing posts with label Afro Russe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Afro Russe. Show all posts

Sunday, August 7, 2016

Mufuka Works Dance Fall 2016 Charlotte NC


Mufuka Works Fall 2016  

Registration Open Now  For Fall Session

Dance Classes Start Sept 5

New Location  International House 
1817 Central Ave.  #215 Charlotte, NC





Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Mufuka Works presents African Annie


Come out and join 
 Mufuka Works Dance Company 
and 
Dance Education Students
 as they present 
African Annie 

 March 7th @ 1pm   

This Spring showcase of dance will be shared at 
Albemarle Rd. Recreation Center 


Sunday, February 1, 2015

Got Dance News? February 2015

Mufuka Works has many great dance events scheduled for the month of February!
We hope you will join us for the dance fun

Mufuka Works dance events February


For more information about our Winter/Spring Dance class schedule please visit our website 


Friday, January 2, 2015

Elite Root Dance Auditions Charlotte North Carolina


The MufukaWorks Elite Root Performance Company is the first company of MufukaWorks. These professional dancers will perform for festivals, theater performances, regional events, weddings and other required performances. The performances are choreographed by MufukaWorks unless allocated by director to other qualified choreographers. 

The Elite Root Company style is Afro Russe Dance (a fusion of Zimbabwean African, Ballet, and Contemporary). Elite Root dance members will work to share the mission of Mufuka Works dance company  in " Using dance as a vehicle to tell human life stories."


Auditions 
 Saturday, January 17th  12:45  -1:45
 for
Mufuka Works Elite Root  Professional Dance Company

@
Albermarle Road  Rec Center
5027 N. Idlewild Rd. Charlotte, NC 28208

To RSVP 
for this dance opportunity 

 call 843-441-8803
or 
email : MUFUKAWORKS@GMAIL.COM



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 

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 

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!!

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