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ORGANIZATION: CULTURAL DANCE OF WEST INDIES

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Executive Director Tamika Keith started performing with the Dance Troupe at the early age of 7. Being the granddaughter of West Indian Social Club of Hartford, founding father Mr. Cedric Newman. Ms. Keith was born into Caribbean cultural and lifestyle even though born in the United States.

Ms. Keith is a direct example of the importance in community programming... Volunteers will be needed throughout the 6-8 week summer program.

40 Shifts

  • Mon Jun 16, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
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About CULTURAL DANCE OF WEST INDIES

Location:

33 WYLLYS ST, GLASTONBURY, CT 06033, US

Mission Statement

Cultural Dance Troupe CT is committed to fostering social, emotional, character building, spiritual, and academic development in underserved children across Greater Hartford and surrounding areas. Through the vehicle of cultural dance and performance arts enrichment, we aim to empower youth to embrace their heritage, build self confidence, and achieve personal and academic success.

Description

Responding to the lack of Caribbean culture and arts programming in Harford despite its rapidly growing West Indian/Caribbean community, Valencia Coleman founded the Cultural Dance Troupe of the West Indies, Inc. (the Dance Troupe) in the spring of 1982. Recruiting children from inner city Hartford, the Dance Troupe began rehearsals in traditional Caribbean folk forms. 42 years later, the Dance Troupe has become a staple performing arts company in the Hartford region with emphasis on teaching disadvantaged youths about Caribbean traditions and culture.

As the population of people of West Indian heritage living in Greater Hartford area continually increases. The Dance Troupe addresses the need to perpetuate Caribbean traditional arts and cultures that are not being met by other organizations. The diversity of the organization has also expanded to include the Hispanic community, which has fused with Hartford's African American/Caribbean and Caribbean/West Indian communities. The Dance Troupe has accordingly developed a multi - disciplined repertoire of music and dance addressing the diverse population of Hartford's melting pot.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Arts & Culture
Children & Youth
Advocacy & Human Rights, Arts & Culture, Children & Youth

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 40 shifts

WHERE

3363 Main StreetHartford, CT 06120

(41.79737,-72.66337)
 

DATE POSTED

January 19, 2025

SKILLS

  • Youth Services
  • Music Arts
  • Dance
  • Photography
  • Management
  • Child Development

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • 20 hours a week

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 50+
  • Event can be held virtually, at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park) or at organization location(s)
  • Donation Requested

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