Chenhaka Dance Academy

18/06/2025

Day 2 of 2 siyabangena

17/06/2025

It's happening Day 1 of 2 at Chenhaka Trust dance academy in partnership with NASH Mutare, Arts education at its best, skills development for secondary school learners in preparation for their 2025 national Woso/Amabhiza Dance competition. ZBC News Online Napoleon Nyanhi CreativeACTIONs building from the 2024 Mhande Dance training which was supported by Culture Fund, we continue sharing knowledge with learners in schools.

18/11/2024

06/11/2024

I owe a debt of gratitude to the late Phathisa Nyathi, a renowned cultural icon, who selflessly shared his vast knowledge of Bakalanga music and dance with me. In 2011, when National Arts Council of Zimbabwe - NACZ introduced Woso/Amabhiza Dance as a set piece for the Jikinya national dance competition, I sought him out for guidance. He warmly welcomed me into his office at Bulawayo City Hall, not once, but twice, offering invaluable insights without expecting a single dollar in return.

Phathisa Nyathi was more than just a resource; he was a living library, overflowing with wisdom and passion for Kalanga culture. His generosity and willingness to share his expertise had a profound impact on my understanding of Bakalanga musical heritage.

His untimely passing has left an unfillable void, particularly for me, as I currently embark on a research project to write a book about Bakalanga musical instruments, their construction, and playability. He was my go-to expert, my trusted advisor, and his absence weighs heavily on my heart.

Phathisa Nyathi's legacy, however, lives on through the countless lives he touched, including mine. His selflessness, expertise, and warmth will forever be etched in my memory, inspiring me to carry the torch of preserving and promoting Bakalanga cultural heritage.

Rest in peace, Phathisa Nyathi. Your impact will never be forgotten. I am happy that I managed to attend his burial in bulawayo to pay my last respect. Mhsrip

05/10/2024

SPECIAL THANKS TO AN EXTRAORDINARY LEADER

We are deeply grateful to Caroline Makoni, our Provincial Arts Manager in Manicaland Province, for her unrelenting support and guidance. Your passion for the arts and community development is contagious and inspiring!

Thank you for being a rock for Chenhaka Trust initiatives. Your contributions have made a significant difference, and we are honored to have you as a partner.

May God bless you richly, Ms. Makoni, and continue to empower you to touch lives through the arts!

15/09/2024

Let's gather here from the 26th to the 31st of December 2024. Othnell Mangoma Moyo will be the host. Come and experience the original rhythms of Zimbabwe and Africa, a learning platform for Arts Educators.

13/09/2024

Mwaka arts festival levels creative ground for schools–

Mwaka arts festival levels creative ground for schools

15/08/2024

"CALLING ALL MHANDE DANCE ENTHUSIASTS! 🎶

Join us for a 2-Day Mhande Dance Adjudication Workshop! 🤩

📅 Date: 22-23 August 2024
📍 Venue: Chancellor Junior School Culture Centre, Mutare, Zimbabwe
⏰ Time: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Refine your skills and learn from experts! This workshop covers:

✨ Distinctive characteristics of Mhande Dance
✨ Choreography and stage management
✨ Scoring and adjudication
✨ Traditional drumming and clapping patterns
✨ Authentic props, costumes, and instruments
✨ Tempo control and music composition

Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your Mhande Dance Adjudication skills! Register now and take your passion to the next level! 🎉

Contact us: Taurai Moyo | 0775168411/0716459630 [email protected]

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31/07/2024

Join us and celebrate fresh talent in Mutare September 27, 2024 at Chancellor Junior School as we wrap up the CreativeACTIONs 2 Chenhaka Trust funded project. It's gonna be lit. 7 secondary schools, 7 primary Schools.

22/07/2024

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Hot News From The East

15/05/2024

"Exciting News!

We are thrilled to announce the successful launch of the Arts Educators Handbook!

This comprehensive resource is designed to support arts educators in their vital work, providing guidance, inspiration, and practical tools to foster creativity and excellence in the arts.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Culture Fund EU Delegation to Zimbabwe under the CreativeACTIONs project for their partnership and support in making this handbook a reality. Your support has been invaluable, and we look forward to continuing our work together to champion arts education!

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this project. Let's keep inspiring and empowering the next generation of artists, creatives, and leaders!

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29/04/2024

Today we celebrated World Dance Day in style. We Started off with Capacity Building(dance training) a necessity in the sub sector to improve capacities of dancers. 22 dancers from religious, cultural and Contemporary groups were in attendance. Today our participants had a chance to learn Setapa Dance from Botswana facilitated by Taurai Chenhaka. The session was designed for dancers to appreciate other cultures at the same time learning a new thing.