Rhythm - Self Expression - Confidence - Body Control - Disipline - Fun
The Djoniba Dance & Drum Kids is a unique program that offers children ages 3-16 years old an intensive curriculum of African dance and music classes, regardless of their experience. Committed to inspiring young people, our mission is to develop the star in each child and make them shine. Kids respond naturally to the message of music and dance. Studying and performing dance and drum will help them understand the rewards of hard work and discipline in addition to giving them a sense of community and values that will be reflected in all aspects of their lives, especially their academics.
Djoniba centre is committed to providing underserved children the opportunity to study dance & drum regardless of their family's financial situation. DDDKids is made possible solely through the donated time of the instructors and generous contributions of individual donors Since its founding, Djoniba Mouflet has awarded more than 600 children full or partial scholarships.
DDDKids is now a part of the PeriChild Program. For more details click on Peridance.com or call Shelley, Director of the Children's Program at 212-505-0886.
CLASS SCHEDULE
MONDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
5:15 - 6:00pm
African Drum age 8 - 14
4:15 - 5:00pm
African Dance age 4.5 - 7.5
10:00 - 10:45pm
African Drum age 5.5 - 10.5
5:00 - 6:00pm
African Dance age 11.5 - 16.5
10:45 - 11:45pm
African Dance age 4.5 - 7.5
11:45 - 12:45pm
African Dance age 8.5 - 16.5
REGISTRATION
Please fill out the registration form indicating the class/classes your child will be taking. Payment is due in full at the time of registration. We cannot reserve a space in a class until both the registration form and payment have been received.
Responsibilities of Parents and Guardians
Inform us of any medical, physical or emotional problems your child may have,
so that we are better prepared for them in their classes.
Children are not allowed in any of the studios without a PeriChild teacher.
Parents and guardians should clean-up after their children, toys included.
No running in hallways or jumping on the front lobby stairs.
Please fold ALL strollers and bring them upstairs, if left downstairs you MUST
fold them and line them up next to the wall - do not block the stairway!
DRESS CODE
GIRLS: Sleeved leotard, white tights, and African fabric skirt (lapa).
BOYS: Black sweat pants, white DDDKids t-shirt.
FINANCIAL AID
Djoniba Centre will attempt to assist students who are in need of Financial Aid. As funds become available from public agencies, foundations, corporations and individuals we will offer scholarships. Scholarships are granted after an audition. Audition date will be posted on our facebook account where friends receive instant updates.
600 CHILDREN AWARDED with SCHOLARSHIP Sulaiman Lloyd - Saskia Lloyd - Lola Popoola - Owusu Grant - Osaze Grant - Brianna Sultan - Talika Sawh - Naya Beach - Julia Amma Bretz - India Nesmith - Dalia Grinan - Christopher Templeton - Sharobin Johnson - Imani Nesby - Ebony Jones - Diamonds Nesmith - Cheyenne Lloyd - Ashanti Emmanuel - Olajumoke Arogundade - Kwesi Grant - Ashaki Jackman - Felix Rivera Jr. - Danielle Williams - Necole Kinloch - Dijon Rhem - Guy Greene - Sharis Wingfield - Sharell Wingfield - Sanon Agazou - Ayinde St.Surin - Ariel Saulters - Tiopia Palmer - Nia Holmes-Felder - Crystal Ray- Jasmine Holmes - Charmaine Jennings
and many more....
The DDDKid Scholarship Fund
The DDDKids scholarship fund waives or reduces tuition for children of low income families.
Just because they lack funds, children should not be deprived of the power, self-discipline and joy that dancing and drumming provide. The arts help children to perceive their own inner-strength, beauty and intelligence, which helps them dream and achieve success.
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE Djoniba Centre is a 501-C3 Not-For-Profit Organization
SPONSOR A CHILD'S DREAM! MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE FUTURE BY HELPING A CHILD REACH THEIR DREAMS!
YES, I WANT SPONSOR!
OR
$2200 Sponsor 4 Children & Receive
+ Dancing picture of your sponsored children
+ Framed sponsorship certificate (see sample)
+ 2 free children's classes
+ 2 free adults dance classes
+ 3 free tickets to annual show
+ Name listed in program and website
$1650 Sponsor 3 Children & Receive
+ Dancing picture of your sponsored children
+ Framed sponsorship certificate (see sample)
+ 3 free tickets to annual show
+ 2 free children's classes
+ Name listed in program
$1100 Sponsor 2 Children & Receive
+ Dancing picture of your sponsored children
+ Framed sponsorship certificate (see sample)
+ 2 free tickets to annual show
$550 Sponsor 1 Child & Receive
+ Dancing picture of your sponsored child
+ Framed sponsorship certificate (see sample)
+ 1 free tickets to annual show
Any amount will help towards a scholarship
CURRENT & PAST SPONSORS The Durst Family Foundation - Anita Durst - DIRECTV - Christiana Polites - Chris Ford - Fleet Bank - Baruch College - Lower Manhattan Cultural Council - Scholastic Books - MTV Networks - Loews Theatres - Au Bon Pain - ABC Carpet - Evelyn Strouss - Black Pearl Productions - Karen Putterman & A.Goldberg - Steven Kerner - Daniella Liebling - Vicki Bilenker - Nancy Sloan - Krista Claudene - Pamela Roach - Monica Brown - Shira Rhode - Steven Schub - Suzannah Kincannon - Virginia Doran - Juanita Diaz - Sandy Edmonds - Peter Kelmar - Ruth Webster - Judy Hecker - Tomoo Sono - Howard E. Rice - Suzi Funahara - Robin Daay - Tequest Debebe - Jesus Diaz - Juanita Diaz - Paul DiGrado - Virginia Doran - Sandy Edmonds - Katherine D. Ellington - Carmela Flannagan - Anita Franklin - Phyllis Gadsden - Mark D. Goodwin - Richard W. Grace - Eleanor Gunn - Robert D. Henry - Maxine James - Dr. Carlos Jara - Ross Kaftman - Joan Kelly - Satjwan Khaba - Laura Kleinman - Walter Kloc - Ellen Korbonski - Adam Leiber - Nicola Pealy - Antoinette Mallachan - Laura Marie - Jeffrey McAdams, Esq. - Richard Meyer - Michael Mills - Sam Nole, CPA - Guy Oksenhendler - Vicky Polony - Lesky Pratt - Pamela J Roach - Elizabeth Shaler - Tom Sinnott - Darryl Chu Rhonda - Williams Richard - Donald Smith - Sally Starago - Bethann Stewart - Robin Tewes
...and all of those whose names we may have overlooked in this list but not in our hearts.
The Children are our future. Teach them the truth,
unity and respect.
Show them the beauty
they posses inside.
And, let them lead tomorrow...
Djoniba Dance Centre @ Peridance Capezio Center 126 East 13th Street, New York NY 10003
