Mojuba Dance Collective

Mojuba Dance Collective We are committed to share stories, culture, and embodied knowing of the Black and African Diaspora Mojuba! The vision of Mojuba! is a company driven by community.

Dance Collective (MDC) seeks to celebrate and acknowledge the stories and experiences of the African American narrative by honoring the cultural and spiritual dance traditions of the African Diaspora. Mojuba - which loosely means “to salute, give reverence, or praise” is a West African concept that aligns with the mission and vision of MDC, which honors humanity and the artistic legacy of people o

f color. Dance Collective is rooted in the use of dance as a vehicle to promote cultural awareness and self empowerment. Our work seeks to restore pride and reestablish a sense of community. The company debuted in its world premiere of “How I Got Over- a Cultural Journey of Faith” and has had the honor of presenting at the International Association of Blacks in dance Conference held in Cleveland in 2015.

✨ Meet Our Summer Interns! ✨Mojuba! Dance Collective is excited to welcome Abigail Allen and Kennedy Pickard to the team...
06/15/2026

✨ Meet Our Summer Interns! ✨

Mojuba! Dance Collective is excited to welcome Abigail Allen and Kennedy Pickard to the team this summer.

Throughout their internship, Abigail and Kennedy will support social media, community engagement, program documentation, and arts administration while gaining hands-on experience in the nonprofit arts sector.

Please join us in welcoming Abigail and Kennedy to the Mojuba family!

06/10/2026

🎉 SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE APPROACHING! 🎉

Every young person deserves the opportunity to dance, grow, and discover their potential.

Mojuba! Dance Collective is offering a limited number of scholarships for our Summer Dance Youth Institute, but applications close on July 1.

Through dance, culture, creativity, leadership, and community, young people will build confidence, develop new skills, and connect with peers in a supportive environment.

✨ Scholarships available
✨ Open to youth interested in dance and cultural learning
✨ Application deadline: July 1

Don’t wait—apply today and help your child experience a summer filled with movement, inspiration, and belonging.

📍See flyer for details and application information.

🎉 SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE APPROACHING! 🎉Every young person deserves the opportunity to dance, grow, and discover their pote...
06/10/2026

🎉 SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE APPROACHING! 🎉

Every young person deserves the opportunity to dance, grow, and discover their potential.

Mojuba! Dance Collective is offering a limited number of scholarships for our Summer Dance Youth Institute, but applications close on July 1.

Through dance, culture, creativity, leadership, and community, young people will build confidence, develop new skills, and connect with peers in a supportive environment.

✨ Scholarships available
✨ Open to youth interested in dance and cultural learning
✨ Application deadline: July 1

Don’t wait—apply today and help your child experience a summer filled with movement, inspiration, and belonging.

📍See flyer for details and application information.

🌞✨ This summer, let your child move, create, and SHINE with Mojuba! Dance Collective at Karamu House! ✨🌞Our Summer Dance...
05/20/2026

🌞✨ This summer, let your child move, create, and SHINE with Mojuba! Dance Collective at Karamu House! ✨🌞

Our Summer Dance: The Spirit of Lion King experience is more than just dance classes — it’s a joyful cultural journey filled with movement, drumming, crafts, storytelling, creativity, and confidence-building for young people ages 6–17. 🦁💛

From technique and cultural exploration to new friendships and a vibrant final showcase, your child will spend two unforgettable weeks learning, laughing, and growing in a space rooted in joy, culture, and community.

🎭 August 3rd–14th
🕘 9AM–3PM
📍 Karamu House
💫 Scholarships Available
🎉 Final Showcase + Special Guests

Spaces are limited and filling quickly! Give your child a summer filled with creativity, culture, confidence, and FUN.

Register today at
mojubadance.com

05/20/2026

Movement. Culture. Community. ✨

Our residency at Cleveland School of the Arts continues to remind us what’s possible when young people are given space to create, connect, and be fully themselves.

Through dance, storytelling, and cultural expression, students are building confidence, artistry, leadership, and community together. Every rehearsal is filled with joy, curiosity, growth, and powerful imagination for the future.

Thank you to the students, educators, families, and community members who continue to pour into this work with us. We are honored to share space, movement, and vision alongside the next generation of artists and cultural leaders. 💛

— Samara Steele
Company Operations Manager + Rehearsal Director

05/18/2026

One of the most powerful things young artists can experience is seeing someone who once stood where they stand now thriving as a professional artist and leaders.

That is part of what makes our residency at Cleveland School of the Arts so meaningful.

Many of the dancers and teaching artists with Mojuba! are CSA alumni themselves.

They trained in these spaces.

Developed their artistic voices here.

And now return to mentor and guide the next generation.

For us, this is not accidental. It is intentional pipeline building.

We believe arts education should create sustainable pathways for young people to grow not only as performers — but as leaders, educators, creators, and changemakers.

Our upcoming Summer Dance and Youth Dance and Cultural Leadership Institute continues that commitment.

If you are interested in opportunities for your child or teen, comment YOUTH, click the links in our bio or send us a DM.

05/16/2026

One of the most meaningful parts of this season has been deepening our residency with Cleveland School of the Arts.

Here.. Mojuba! is marking a selection with Cleveland School of the Arts students.

Many of the artists teaching, mentoring, and performing with Mojuba! today are CSA alumni themselves.

What began as students discovering their artistic voice has evolved into a full-circle pipeline of leadership, mentorship, cultural practice, and professional artistry.

That matters deeply to us.

Because we believe young people deserve to see futures that feel possible.

They deserve to learn from artists who understand their journeys firsthand.

And they deserve spaces where culture, discipline, artistry, and community exist together.

This is the kind of ecosystem Mojuba! is committed to building.

And this summer, we are continuing that work through our intensives, youth programming, and cultural leadership opportunities.

Comment SUMMER or DM us to learn more about the summer program and scholarships.

Sending birthday wishes to Mojuba! Company Dancer Jameelah Rahman!
04/30/2026

Sending birthday wishes to Mojuba! Company Dancer Jameelah Rahman!

Happy Black history month month from us to you! We are Black all year round, but especially his month! 😊2026 get ready f...
02/01/2026

Happy Black history month month from us to you!

We are Black all year round, but especially his month! 😊

2026 get ready for a fresh wave of work and programming from us. This is Mojuba!

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3615 Superior Avenue
Cleveland, OH

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