02/20/2025
Thank you to The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation for supporting us. We are able to create opportunities for children and adults to learn about the rich African Culture through lecture demonstrations, drumming and dancing.!👏👏👏We are committed to teaching authentic West African Rhythms and Dance!!! Kuumba Dance Ensemble, Inc.
The VCA honors Black History Month through one of our Teaching Artist Roster partners! Check out the quote below from Sheron White Simpson, founder of Kuumba Dance Ensemble, on how they celebrate Black History daily through performances, workshops, and lecture demonstrations.
“Lynchburg’s own Kuumba Dance Ensemble Incorporated (KDEI) has engaging performances, workshops, lecture demonstrations and programming throughout the city, community and throughout the State of Virginia. KDEI consistently educates children, civic organizations, churches, and diverse communities about the rich culture of Africa and the Diaspora. We intentionally celebrate Black History daily, engaging our constituents in cultural demonstration/performances, and have received feedback about the immediate impact made to participants.
KDEI collaborates with Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA) and is a proud member of the Teaching Artist Roster. With the VCA partnership we are providing more access to the arts in various communities. We aim to empower future generations by teaching them about heritage and their potential. It is our hope that by teaching them to understand one’s heritage, it empowers them to make better choices and progress in life.”
