Chiku Awali African Dance, Arts & Culture, Inc.

10/29/2026

10/05/2026

Join us today on Zoom and every Monday to dance and learn about the various cultures behind the dances we learn. Rev. Jerry Dzokoto, Artist Director Emeritus for Chiku Awali, will be our guide. Hope to see you there.

09/01/2026

Please RSVP by calling (845)-357-5062 to reserve your spot at this event. Note that space is limited to 12 young individuals (and their parents/guardians) between the ages of 8 and 21.

09/01/2026

Neil deGrasse Tyson has a gold medal in Latin Ballroom Dancing. He was also the wrestling team captain. Come out and learn. Girls are welcomed to come as well.

08/14/2026

End your summer with Chiku Awali and DANCE!

08/14/2026

Free dance lessons for youth.

08/06/2026

When the drums talk, the soul dances. 🥁✨

Such a powerful moment of rhythm, culture, and joy on stage! Four master drummers holding down the heartbeat and two incredible dancers bringing it to life in full color.

This is what tradition, energy, and community feels like.


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07/26/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY! 🎉

The 23rd Annual African Dance Extravaganza is here.

• Marketplace opens at 12 PM.
• Workshops begin at 1 PM.
• Performance starts at 3 PM.

Whether you're joining us for the drumming, the dancing, the shopping, the workshops, or simply to celebrate community, we can't wait to welcome you!

There's still time to join us.
📍 Rockland Community College Cultural Arts Theater

🎟️ Tickets available at the door and online.
Join Us Today https://chikuawali.org/extravaganza/

07/24/2026

This weekend, experience the energy of live drumming!

The excitement of dance!

The creativity of local vendors!

And joy of community!

Just 2 DAYS AWAY from the biggest African Dance Extravaganza yet!

We can’t wait to welcome you🎉

If you’ve been thinking about attending, now is the perfect time to make your plans and get you tickets!

🎟️ Get tickets before Sunday Chikuawali.org

07/22/2026

It’s officially 4 DAYS AWAY from the 23rd Annual African Dance Extravaganza!!!!

This Sunday you don’t want to miss it!

Bring your Mom, Dad, Aunt, Uncle, Grandma, Cousins, Friends, everybody you know needs to be there.

Don’t wait until the last minute! Get your tickets NOW!

🎟️ Chikuawali.org