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Tidewater African Cultural Alliance

Tidewater African Cultural Alliance seeks to unite the greater Tidewater region through educational programs, cultural arts, and events, building Solidarity through the celebration of the African Diaspora worldwide.

Join TACA on this day as a volunteer and help celebrate African culture, support local families, and welcome new neighbors to the Tidewater community at the City of Norfolk&#39;s Community Connect event! 🎉.

September 12 Volunteering Opportunity

Thank you for engaging the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.taca757.org/dance-ensemble" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Tidewater African Cultural Alliance&#39;s Dance &amp; Drumming Ensemble</a> for your upcoming event! We are looking forward to our dancers and drummers adding a touch of authentic African flavor to Kali Queen Beauty Supply&#39;s grand opening event.&nbsp; Details<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The event will take place at the 308 Oyster Point Rd. in Newport News.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Performers will arrive 45 minutes to an hour before the performance time, and will be provided with parking details, if needed.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Performance time is approximately at 4:30 pm for approximately 30-45 minutes.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Drummers and dancers will perform West African cultural (traditional) and Afrobeats routines and engage the attendees in interactive dances.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Kali Queen Beauty supply will compensate the Tidewater African Cultural Alliance a total of $1000 for their Dance &amp; Drumming Ensemble&#39;s performance.</li></ul>50% of the fee will be due at the time of booking (August 25), with the remainder due by the day of the performance. Alternatively, the entire amount can be made in full at booking. This communication will serve as your electronic agreement and invoice with the Tidewater African Cultural Alliance for the services described above. If there are any other details to be added, please let us know immediately.&nbsp;

Dance & Drumming Ensemble Engagement 9/5/26

Thank you for engaging the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.taca757.org/dance-ensemble" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Tidewater African Cultural Alliance&#39;s Dance &amp; Drumming Ensemble</a> for your upcoming event! We are looking forward to our dancers and drummers adding a touch of authentic African flavor to the William Tucker 1624 Society Annual Scholarship Banquet with a cultural dance and drumming performance that include an interactive experience for your attendees.&nbsp; Details<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The event will take place in front of the Commander&#39;s Residence a the intersection of Fenwick and Ingalls Roads, on Fort Monroe in Hampton, VA</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Performers will arrive 30-45 minutes to an hour before the performance time, and will be provided with parking details, if needed.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Performance time is approximately at 9 am for 5 minutes.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Drummers and dancers will perform a West African cultural (traditional) routine</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The William Tucker 1624 Society will compensate the Tidewater African Cultural Alliance for a total of $800 for their Dance &amp; Drumming Ensemble&#39;s performance.</li></ul>This communication will serve as your electronic agreement and invoice with the Tidewater African Cultural Alliance for the services described above. If there are any other details to be added, please let us know immediately.&nbsp; 50% of the fee will be due at the time of booking by August 8, with the remainder due by the day of the performance. Alternatively, the entire amount can be made in full at booking.

Dance & Drumming Ensemble Engagement William Tucker 1624 Society 8/29

Thank you for engaging the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.taca757.org/dance-ensemble" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Tidewater African Cultural Alliance&#39;s Dance &amp; Drumming Ensemble</a> for your upcoming event! We are looking forward to our dancers and drummers adding a touch of authentic African flavor to the William Tucker 1624 Society Annual Scholarship Banquet with a cultural dance and drumming performance that include an interactive experience for your attendees.&nbsp; Details<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The event will take place at the Embassy Suites by Hilton on 1700 Coliseum Dr. in Hampton, VA</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Performers will arrive 45 minutes to an hour before the performance time, and will be provided with parking details, if needed.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Performance time is approximately at 7 pm for 20-25 minutes.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Drummers and dancers will perform a West African cultural (traditional) routine, and will engage the attendees in an interactive dance immediately after.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The William Tucker 1624 Society will compensate the Tidewater African Cultural Alliance for a total of $1200 for their Dance &amp; Drumming Ensemble&#39;s performance.</li></ul>This communication will serve as your electronic agreement and invoice with the Tidewater African Cultural Alliance for the services described above. If there are any other details to be added, please let us know immediately.&nbsp; 50% of the fee will be due at the time of booking (by August 7), with the remainder due by the day of the performance. Alternatively, the entire amount can be made in full at booking.

Dance & Drumming Ensemble Engagement William Tucker 1624 Society 8/28

Join TACA on this day as a volunteer and help celebrate African culture, support local families, and welcome new neighbors to the Tidewater community at the VB Schools Back to School Care Fair! 🎉.

August 15 Volunteering Opportunity

***For ages 18+*** From Wounds to Words brings together community members, mental health professionals, and mental wellness resources to explore healing through honest conversation and creative expression on the last Saturday of BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month.&nbsp; We are grateful to have two mental health experts facilitating: Nigerian born Natasha Ewa of <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.ittandwellness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">I Thrive Therapy &amp; Wellness</a>; and Kenyan born Mike Kategaya of <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.hubformen.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Hub for Men</a>. Get ready to come together, separate, focus on mindfulness and LISTEN to one another.&nbsp; Hosted by the Tidewater African Cultural Alliance and made possible at no cost to you with support from the Ham[ton Roads Community Foundation Community Leadership Partners, this symposium centers African and Diaspora experiences, highlighting tools for emotional wellbeing, resilience, and connection. Register NOW&nbsp;to reserve your seat, share in guided discussions, and learn practical ways to support your own mental health and those around you, with resources to take with you. Lunch is included. See you there!

From Wounds to Words: Mental Health Symposium

Thank you for engaging the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.taca757.org/dance-ensemble" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Tidewater African Cultural Alliance&#39;s Dance Ensemble</a> for your upcoming event! We are looking forward to our dancers adding a touch of authentic African flavor to your celebration.&nbsp; Details<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The event will take place at the Springhill Suites by Marriott at the VA Beach Oceanfront</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Performers will arrive 30 minutes before the performance time.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Performance time is approximately 7:30 PM</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Dancers and drummers will perform a 10-15 minute set, immediately followed by an interactive BEGINNER-FRIENDLY dance session.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The Ensemble will be compensated $1200.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A 50% deposit of $600 is due at booking, with the remainder balance due by 7:30 PM on July 18. Alternatively, the entire $1200 can be paid in advance.</li></ul>This communication will serve as your electronic agreement with the Tidewater African Cultural Alliance for the services described above. If there are any other details to be added, please let us know immediately.&nbsp; 50% of the fee will be due immediately to retain the Ensemble. &nbsp;The balance will be due by 7:30 PM on July 18.

TACA Dance & Drumming Ensemble Engagement 7/18/26

Thank you for engaging the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.taca757.org/dance-ensemble" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Tidewater African Cultural Alliance&#39;s Dance Ensemble</a> for your upcoming event! We are looking forward to our dancers adding a touch of authentic African flavor to your celebration.&nbsp; Details<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The event will take place at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Performers will arrive 30 minutes before the performance time.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Performance time is 7 PM</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">As drummers are playing, dancers will lead the NANM members in a processional. At the conclusion of the processional, the Ensemble will perform a West African cultural dance.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The Ensemble will be compensated $750.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A 50% deposit of $375 is due at booking, with the remainder balance due by 7 PM on July 19. Alternatively, the entire $750 can be paid in advance.</li></ul>This communication will serve as your electronic agreement with the Tidewater African Cultural Alliance for the services described above. If there are any other details to be added, please let us know immediately.&nbsp; 50% of the fee will be due immediately to retain the Ensemble. &nbsp;The balance will be due by 7 PM on July 19.

TACA Dance & Drumming Ensemble Engagement 7/19/26

Join TACA as a volunteer as the City of Norfolk celebrates Juneteenth, and help celebrate African culture, support local families, and welcome new neighbors to the Tidewater community! 🎉.

Festevents Juneteenth Volunteering Opportunities

Join TACA on this day as a volunteer and help celebrate African culture, support local families, and welcome new neighbors to the Tidewater community at the African American Music Month celebration at the Goode Theater 🎉.

June 13 Volunteering Opportunity

Thank you for engaging the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.taca757.org/dance-ensemble" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Tidewater African Cultural Alliance&#39;s Dance Ensemble</a> for your upcoming event! We are looking forward to our dancers adding a touch of authentic African flavor to your celebration.&nbsp; Details<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The event will take place at the dock of the Spirit of Norfolk</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Performers will arrive 30 minutes before the performance time.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Performance time is 10 AM</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">4 dancers and 2 drummers will perform.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The Ensemble will be compensated $600.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A 50% deposit of $300 is due at booking, with the remainder balance due by 10 AM on May 16. Alternatively, the entire $600 can be paid in advance.</li></ul>This communication will serve as your electronic agreement with the Tidewater African Cultural Alliance for the services described above. If there are any other details to be added, please let us know immediately.&nbsp; 50% of the fee will be due immediately to retain the Ensemble. &nbsp;The balance will be due by 10 AM on May 16.

TACA Dance Ensemble Engagement 5/16/26

Thank you for engaging the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.taca757.org/dance-ensemble" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Tidewater African Cultural Alliance&#39;s Dance Ensemble</a> for your upcoming event! We are looking forward to our dancers adding a touch of authentic African flavor to your birthday party.&nbsp; Details<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The event will take place at 725 Woodlake Dr. in Chesapeake, VA</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Performers will arrive 30 minutes before the performance time, and will be provided with parking details beforehand.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Performance time is approximately 7 pm and 7:30 pm.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">2 dancers will perform a B&agrave;t&aacute; and Afrobeats dance routines.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The Ensemble will be compensated $500.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A 50% deposit of $250 is due at booking. Alternatively, the entire $500 can be paid in advance.</li></ul> This communication will serve as your electronic agreement with the Tidewater African Cultural Alliance for the services described above. If there are any other details to be added, please let us know immediately.&nbsp; 50% of the fee will be due immediately to retain the Ensemble. &nbsp;The balance will be due by 7 PM on May 2.

TACA Dance Ensemble Engagement 5/2/26

🎉<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.taca757.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Tidewater African Cultural Alliance</a>&#39;s Dance classes are back! 🎉 Give us an hour of your Tuesday evenings, and we promise you will leave happier and fitter than when you arrived. Join us for one class for 6 weeks at a time - the more you commit, the more you save AND the better you feel and look! What to Expect: After a warm up, the first half of the class will be dedicated to using African moves and fitness variations to get you in shape. The second half of the class will be dedicated to cultural (traditional) dance from a specific country. Thank you for supporting our mission to bring cultural arts to our area. Your support is invaluable.

Adult Dance Classes

***THIS CONCERT IS FOR AGES 6 &amp; ABOVE.*** Bolia Matundu, professionally known as BM, is a Congolese-born, British singer-songwriter, producer, and performer whose kinetic blend of Ndombolo, Afropop, and contemporary pop has sparked global dance moments and millions of streams. Born in Kinshasa and raised in South London from age seven, BM first broke out in the UK co-founding DRT and releasing &ldquo;Get Mad Now,&rdquo; later featured in a Specsavers campaign.&nbsp; Beyond records and stages, BM is the co-creator and music producer of the viral online dating show Pop the Balloon or Find Love, which he builds with his wife and host, Arlette Amuli - a natural extension of his mission to make culture that brings people together. Today, BM continues to craft high-energy records, direct visuals, and lead live experiences that turn stories into sound, and audiences into communities. &nbsp;<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px; margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> <p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px; margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">He is joined by Panamanian born VA Beach artist Nat; Ghanaian born Richmond based Afrobeats Gospel artist Rosey MusiQ; and Sierra Leonean born and Norfolk State University alum MDG. Enjoy electrifying performances from TACA&#39;s Dance &amp; Drumming Ensemble; ODU&#39;s AfroSimbas; and VCU&#39;s Les Fiyettes et Fils d&#39;Afrique. Don&#39;t miss it!

Afrobeats FEST 757 Music Concert with B.M. & Friends

<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;" id="isPasted" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit;">***THIS EVENT IS RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 4 &amp; ABOVE.***&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"> <p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit;">We are excited to be partnering with the Tallwood High School Black Student Union and the Old Dominion University African Student Association to bring you the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://afrobeatsfest.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Afrobeats FEST 757</a> community Day Experience! &nbsp;Attendees will be divided into groups that rotate every 30 minutes.<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"> <p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit;">This event is FREE FOR THOSE UNDER 18 (KIDS UNDER 13 YEAR OLD MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT).&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"> <p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit;">Every 30 minutes from 11 AM to 2 PM, you will enjoy:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px; box-sizing: inherit;">Dance Workshop</li><li fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px; box-sizing: inherit;">Interactive International Currency Activity</li><li fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px; box-sizing: inherit;">Ghana Room</li><li fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px; box-sizing: inherit;">Nigeria Room</li><li fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px; box-sizing: inherit;">Vendors</li></ul><p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit;">From 2 to 3 PM, we will all meet in the auditorium and enjoy some amazing performances!<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit;">

Afrobeats FEST 757 Community Day Experience

<span fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); float: none; display: inline !important;" id="isPasted" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); float: none; display: inline !important; box-sizing: inherit;">Celebrate Black History Month with a&nbsp;<i fr-original-style="font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;" style="font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px; box-sizing: inherit;">FREE<span fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); float: none; display: inline !important;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); float: none; display: inline !important; box-sizing: inherit;">&nbsp;Afrobeats Dance Workshop for your students! They will have a great time learning some of the latest Afrobeats Dance moves, get some African culture, and have the opportunity to speak with, and ask questions of our artists. We will provide 2 internationally renowned artists for a 45 minute workshop with each, followed by a 30 minute Q &amp; A.&nbsp;<div fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> </div><div fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;">Where: Virginia Wesleyan University&nbsp;</div><div fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;">When: Thursday Feb. 19: 10 AM to 12 PM; Friday Feb. 20, 10 AM - 12 PM; or 12:30-2:30 PM;&nbsp;</div><div fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;">Registration deadline is midnight February 1, 2026, if space is available.&nbsp;</div><p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px; margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">

Middle & High School Afrobeats Dance Workshops

We are adding Afroletics&trade; to <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.taca757.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Tidewater African Cultural Alliance</a>&#39;s Dance classes! Afroletics&trade; is a high energy Afro Rhythm fitness program that blends powerful movements, original music and cultural roots. Created by German based Ghanaian dancer and trainer Isaac Kyere, Afroletics&trade; turns Afro inspired rhythms and simple, repeatable movements into a full body workout that is accessible to everyone, regardless of background, age or experience. It is a rhythm driven experience that combines Afro inspired movements, functional training techniques and original Afroletics&trade; music created to move with intention. You do not need a dance background, only the willingness to move and feel the groove. Every session brings a strong sense of community and culture.Whether you join for the music, the sweat or the connection, Afroletics&trade; is designed to make you feel powerful, free and fully alive. We are working on adding Afroletics&trade; classes to our offerings, and invite you to come join our Executive Director and instructor Rita Addico Cohen, as she teaches this live class as the final step to her Afroletics&trade; instructor certification!

FREE Afroletics™ Dance Class (copy)

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1747488003/wysiwyg/gavimzdmk8qc38ummwru.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">Join our community of supporters <span fr-original-style='font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(27, 27, 27); color: rgb(27, 27, 27); font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, sans-serif; font-size: 36px; text-align: center; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); float: none; display: inline !important;' style='font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(27, 27, 27); color: rgb(27, 27, 27); font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, sans-serif; font-size: 36px; text-align: center; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); float: none; display: inline !important; box-sizing: inherit;'>in our Mission to unite our local community and beyond, through Afrocentric programs and events, by&nbsp;becoming an Ally member today. Your membership not only grants you access to exclusive benefits, but also directly supports our mission. 🤝 Thank you for choosing to be part of our cause. Together, we can make a positive impact on our community. 🚀 Ready to make a difference? Start your journey by becoming a member now! ~ Tidewater African Cultural Alliance

Join our community of supporters in our Mission to unite our local community and beyond, through Afrocentric programs and events, by becoming an Ally member today. Your membership not only grants you access to exclusive benefits, but also directly supports our mission. 🤝Thank you for choosing to be part of our cause. Together, we can make a positive impact on our community. 🚀Ready to make a difference? Start your journey by becoming a member now!~ Tidewater African Cultural Alliance

Become a Monthly Supporter of Tidewater African Cultural Alliance

🌟 Join us in Bringing African Cultural Arts to Our Youth! 🌟 Would you like to invest in our youth being more confident and making better choices to be happier and get better grades? At Tidewater African Cultural Alliance, we know that change starts with people like you. Every act of kindness, every dollar, and every moment of your time brings us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all, by investing in our youth. How you can help power our mission:<ol fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Donate: Every dollar counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Volunteer: Your time and skills can make an impact too.</li></ol>Thank you for supporting our mission. Your support is invaluable.

🌟 Join us in Bringing African Cultural Arts to Our Youth! 🌟Would you like to invest in our youth being more confident and making better choices to be happier and get better grades? At Tidewater African Cultural Alliance, we know that change starts with people like you. Every act of kindness, every dollar, and every moment of your time brings us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all, by investing in our youth.How you can help power our mission:Donate: Every dollar counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal.Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact.Volunteer: Your time and skills can make an impact too.Thank you for supporting our mission. Your support is invaluable.

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1747488003/wysiwyg/gavimzdmk8qc38ummwru.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;-webkit-user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" />Join our community of supporters <span fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(27, 27, 27); color: rgb(27, 27, 27); font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 36px; text-align: center; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); float: none; display: inline !important;" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(27, 27, 27);color:rgb(27, 27, 27);font-family:&quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;text-align:center;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">in our Mission to unite our local community and beyond, through Afrocentric programs and events, by becoming an Ally member today. Your membership not only grants you access to exclusive benefits, but also directly supports our mission. 🤝 Thank you for choosing to be part of our cause. Together, we can make a positive impact on our community. 🚀 Ready to make a difference? Start your journey by becoming a member now! ~ Tidewater African Cultural Alliance

Become an Annual Supporter of Tidewater African Cultural Alliance

<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;" id="isPasted" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit;">We are excited to build on the innovative series: Taste the Rhythm&nbsp;and bring you&nbsp;the INTERACTIVE The Living Drum: A Folklife &amp; Community Series,&nbsp;featuring the culture, rhythms, and food from a specific country. We will dance, explore drum patterns, and taste food from the country. This is made possible in part through the Mid Atlantic Folk and Traditional Arts - CommunityProjects program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Thanks to support from <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.midatlanticarts.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Mid Atlantic Arts</a>, <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.norfolkarts.net" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Norfolk ARTS Commission</a>, the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.facebook.com/Ogenewomen" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Ogene Ndi Igbo Women&#39;s Association of Hampton Roads</a>, and the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.gsarts.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Governor&#39;s School for the Arts</a>, we are able to bring you Nigeria, Haiti, Ghana, and the USA.&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"> <p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit;">We will kick off the 2026-27 series with Nigeria on Saturday October 17, 2-4 pm at the Governor&#39;s School for the Arts with Praise Ekeng of Manga African Dance Ohio!&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"> <div fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" id="isPasted" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;">Born in Calabar, Cross River State in Nigeria, Praise Ekeng migrated to the United States in 2007. The Cincinnati, Ohio based prolific performer and teacher as well as a great community leader graduated from the University of Calabar and had a license in Logistics, but Performing is his passion. He has collaborated and performed in many festivals in the U.S. and across the globe. Praise is a song writer, and co-founder of Ijo Ugo Performing Arts and Assistant Director of <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.mangadance.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Manga African Dance Company</a> He is also a member of the African Dance Alliance, Guild of Nigerian Dancers, and the International Association of Blacks in Dance.</div>

Living Drum Folk Life & Community Series: Nigeria

Thank you for engaging the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.taca757.org/dance-ensemble" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Tidewater African Cultural Alliance&#39;s Dance &amp; Drumming Ensemble</a> for your upcoming event! We are looking forward to our dancers and drummers adding a touch of authentic African flavor to the ICM event.&nbsp; Details<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The event will take place at the 99 Old Oyster Point Rd. in Newport News.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Performers will arrive 45 minutes to an hour before the performance time, and will be provided with parking details, if needed.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Performance time is approximately at 7 pm for approximately 10 minutes.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Drummers and dancers will perform West African cultural (traditional) routines to open the ICM event.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">ICM will compensate the Tidewater African Cultural Alliance a total of $1000 for their Dance &amp; Drumming Ensemble&#39;s performance.</li></ul>50% of the fee will be due at the time of booking (by August 27), with the remainder due by the day of the performance. Alternatively, the entire amount can be made in full at booking. This communication will serve as your electronic agreement and invoice with the Tidewater African Cultural Alliance for the services described above. If there are any other details to be added, please let us know immediately.&nbsp;

Dance & Drumming Ensemble Engagement ICM 10/24/26

Thank you for engaging the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.taca757.org/dance-ensemble" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Tidewater African Cultural Alliance&#39;s Dance &amp; Drumming Ensemble</a> for your upcoming event! We are looking forward to our dancers adding authentic African flavor to your father&#39;s 80th Birthday Celebration!.&nbsp; Details<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The event will take place at the Elegant Affairs in Norfolk, VA.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Performers will arrive 30-45 minutes before the performance time, and will be provided with parking details, if needed.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Performance time is approximately at 4 pm for approximately 30 minutes.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The drummers will accompany the celebrant and his grandchildren as they process into the venue.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The dancers and drummers will perform cultural (traditional) West African dances, then engage the attendees to learn and dance with them..</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The Tidewater African Cultural Alliance will be compensated a total of $1200 for their Dance &amp; Drumming Ensemble&#39;s performance.</li></ul>50% of the fee will be due at the time of booking (by September 29), with the remainder due by the day of the performance. Alternatively, the entire amount can be made in full at booking. This communication will serve as your electronic agreement and invoice with the Tidewater African Cultural Alliance for the services described above. If there are any other details to be added, please let us know immediately.&nbsp;

Dance & Drumming Ensemble Engagement 11/21/26

Beginning Saturday September 26 (NOT 19th): Join our Family Afro Dance session and move with the rhythms of Africa together.!💃🏾🕺🏾&nbsp; FAMILY AFRO DANCE is the ultimate interactive class where parents, kids, and loved ones come together to enjoy the energy of Afro-inspired rhythms. <div fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="isPasted" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;">Why you&#39;ll love it:</div><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Fun, Easy-to-Follow Choreography</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Family Bonding Time</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Cultural Vibes &amp; Music</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Energy Booster &amp; Confidence Builder</li></ul>

Family Afro Dance

🎉<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.taca757.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Tidewater African Cultural Alliance</a>&#39;s Youth Dance is back at Passage Middle School for the 2026-27 School Year, and we can&#39;t wait to dance with your child! 🎉 There may be dance performance opportunities from time to time, and we will communicate them as we receive them. Past opportunities have included performing at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens, for the Celebrating Children program at VA Beach&#39;s Mt. Trashmore, the Hampton History Museum&#39;s Mosaic Festival, and at the City of VA Beach&#39;s African American Music Month celebration at the Goode Performing Arts Center of Batten University. Thank you for supporting our mission to bring cultural arts to our area, and to our youth.&nbsp;

African Youth Dance at Passage MS

🎉<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.taca757.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Tidewater African Cultural Alliance</a>&#39;s Youth Dance classes are back, and we can&#39;t wait to dance with your child! 🎉 Please note that the Fall 2026 program will meet weekly at Batten University on Tuesdays 4:45-5:405pm, October 6 until&nbsp;December 8. We will resume on January 5 and go through May 25, 2027.&nbsp; There may be dance performance opportunities from time to time, and we will communicate them as we receive them. Past opportunities have included performing at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens, for the Celebrating Children program at VA Beach&#39;s Mt. Trashmore, and at the City of VA Beach&#39;s African American Music Month celebration at the Goode Performing Arts Center of Batten University. Thank you for supporting our mission to bring cultural arts to our area, and to our youth.&nbsp;

Tidewater African Cultural Alliance

Tidewater African Cultural Alliance

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Living Drum Folk Life & Community Series: Nigeria

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Dance & Drumming Ensemble Engagement ICM 10/24/26

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Dance & Drumming Ensemble Engagement 11/21/26

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Family Afro Dance

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African Youth Dance at Passage MS

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FREE Youth Dance

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