EDUCATION and OPPORTUNITIES

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ACADEMY OF HERU AUSET
Is a weekly Saturday cultural program for children of African descent (ages 4-13).
Mission: To develop the greatness in our children through play, learning and Imagination rooted in the richness of African traditions and cultural expressions.
What we offer: African History, Science Club, Reading Club, Painting, Arts & Crafts, Capoeira, African Drumming, Drawing, Public Speaking, Jewelry-making, Field Trips, Creative Writing, Cooperative Play and lots of fun!
Location: 88 Main Street (corner of Lees Ave.)
When: Every Saturday from 11AM -2PM
For more information: 613-364-7998

LEARN SWAHILI
The most widely spoken language in Africa! If you are interested contact Charles Ruthari charlesruthari@rogers.com

MUSIC WORKSHOPS
Ottawa Board of Education Special Interest Programs for youth and adults. Blues musician Maria Hawkins teaches blues/gospel music workshops at Brookfield High School. Saturdays, 10am – 12pm or 1pm – 3pm. These workshops are also offered at Rideau High School on Thursday nights from 7 - 9 p.m. The students will have performance opportunities in the community during and following the program and the Board charges only about $120 for an 8-week program plus a small cost of around $5 per week per student towards the musical accompaniment. To register please call the Ottawa Carleton District Board of Education
Special interest programs registration line 239-2751
email Julie_Kalli@ocdsb.edu.on.ca

DANCE CLASSES
School of Afro Caribbean Dance
Suzane Lavertu, Artistic Director
Registration: Tel. 613-863-3493,
Email: afrocaribdance@videotron.ca
Location: Crichton Cultural Community Centre
(200 Crichton St., Ottawa)
Our programs are designed not only to teach dance but also to promote the development of well-rounded, culturally aware and strong principled young persons. We believe that the process of learning and sharing our unique culture fosters an appreciation and respect for all traditions and diversity.
SOULRHYTHMS : (10:00 – 11:00 am) adult dance class
Jr. BalletEthnic : (11:00-12:00 pm) children ages 4-6
Sr. BalletEthnic : (12:00-1:00 pm) children ages 7-12
Kubuli Dance Company Program : (1:00-2:00 pm) ages 12-18

AFRICAN-AMERICAN DANCE
MixedBlood Entertainment welcomes you to rediscover the original Harlem dance!! The Harlem Renaissance, an era of Black expression, style and production; when the main forms of entertainment were live music and dance!
Learn the Savoy Style Lindy Hop:
• Lindy Hop! First steps & moves!
• Warm-up with African/Afro-Funk/Jazz dance
• Original Swing Music
• The partner dance and etiquette
• History of Lindy Hop
Drop-in Classes:
•Adults & Non-Students $ 15.00
•Students (14+) & Seniors $ 12.00
•Tweens (10-13) $ 8.00
•Bring-A-Parent $ 20.00*
•Bring-A-Parent-or-Two $ 25.00*
• Dancing Doubles (Couple Power!):
•Adults & Non-Students $ 25.00
•Students (14+) & Seniors $ 18.00
•Tweens (10-13) $ 10.00
Five-Class Sessions:
•Adults & Non-Students $ 70.00
•Students (14+) & Seniors $ 55.00
•Tweens (10-13) $ 35.00
•Bring-A-Parent $ 90.00*
•Bring-A-Parent-or-Two $115.00*
•Dancing Doubles (Couple Power!):
•Adults & Non-Students $115.00
•Students (14+) & Seniors $ 80.00
•Tweens (10-13) $ 40.00
We recommend that all participants wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing and good sports or dance oriented footwear (sneakers or flat Jazz dance shoes). No outdoor or high-heeled footwear permitted. Students must provide an ID to qualify for the student rates.
*Special promotion for tweens and students with these dance classes only. Contact MixedBlood Entertainment for more information on group rates, special dance classes / series, workshops, performances and presentations at 416-364-6891 (Toronto), 613-726-1055 (Ottawa) or email: dance@mixedbloodentertainment.com  or visit www.mixedbloodentertainment.com  to learn more about us, our regular dance class dates, times and locations.