Alkebu-lan Village

Alkebu-lan Village Alkebulan Village has served youth in East Detroit for over 43 years. These principles constitute the Afrikan-centered cultural framework of the Village.

Alkebu-lan Village is an Afrikan-centered community based organization committed to developing and nurturing an environment where families work together to build healthy minds, bodies, and communities. Founded as the Alkebu-lan Martial Arts Federation in 1978, the original purpose of the organization was to provide affordable martial arts training to Afrikan American youth. The Organization has tr

ained over 250,000 individuals in the martial arts since its inception. Over the years the organization has expanded to include youth and adult sports and fitness, leadership training, visual and performing arts, homework assistance and tutoring, youth entrepreneurship training and community service.Alkebu-lan Village organizes efforts around the realization of its mission toward attainment of its vision. Its organizing mission is:Alkebu-lan Village is an Afrikan Centered community based organization committed to developing and nurturing an environment where families work together to build health minds, bodies, and communities.Mission-related efforts are directed toward creating a “thriving and self-sustaining community of families, businesses and institutions that embrace a shared mission as a result of our endeavors.” With vision in sight and equipped with an aggressive, yet attainable mission, Alkebu-lan Village has defined a set of principles to guide the culture of the Village and the actions and efforts that take place therein. Who we are … We are a Non Profit Community Based Organization with an over forty year history! Our Vision is to build Healthy Minds, Bodies and Communities.

08/24/2026
YOUTH BALLROOM EXTRAVAGANZA
08/11/2026

YOUTH BALLROOM EXTRAVAGANZA

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Detroit Ballroom Family!Set your alarms and tap in tomorrow morning Sunday, July 19th at around 8:15 AM on WDIV Local 4 ...
07/18/2026

Detroit Ballroom Family!

Set your alarms and tap in tomorrow morning Sunday, July 19th at around 8:15 AM on WDIV Local 4 news/Click on Detroit

Our shining youth dancers — Alivia Cooper and Germany Brown II — will be featured alongside Dance Instructor Kevin Collins and Alkebu‑lan Village CEO Marvis Cofield.

They’ll be sharing details about the huge Youth Ballroom Showcase event coming up Friday, July 24. Let’s show love, show unity, and support our begginers Youth ballroom stars as they represent Detroit on live TV. Detroit Ballroom is Cool Detroit Dance Scene Detroit Ballroom Connecting Dancers Darrell Garth Tina L. Edwards Jala Hendrix Frenchetta Jefferson Derrick Jefferson Linda Fay Taylor Jeff Taylor Mikki Zachary Ebony Brown Gail Cofield Germany Brown Lillian Newell-Reeder

Adult Dancers! We’re one week out from the Youth Ballroom Extravaganza Showcase and we need your energy! Step in and sup...
07/17/2026

Adult Dancers! We’re one week out from the Youth Ballroom Extravaganza Showcase and we need your energy! Step in and support our youth by joining the “Bring Your Style to the Dance Floor” Audience Participation Contest. Gift cards for the winners!Bring your best Ballroom, Latin Hustle, Steppers, or Chop style. Let’s show the youth how Detroit moves! Ballroom Dancing Detroit Community Newsletter The Eastside Community Network Larry Green Mama Akua Community House Jala Hendrix The Finest Entertainment @

Please come out and support this Youth Ballroom Dance Showcase Event. Ballroom Dancing
07/15/2026

Please come out and support this Youth Ballroom Dance Showcase Event.
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7701 Harper Avenue
Detroit, MI
48213

Opening Hours

Monday 2pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday 2pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday 2pm - 7:30pm
Thursday 2pm - 7:30pm
Friday 2pm - 7:30pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

(313) 921-1616

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