African Performers Are Ambassadors Of Rich Culture!
The students at Keys School in Palo Alto got a unique music, history, geography and cultural lesson.
Their teachers are 22 professionally trained dancers and musicians from Uganda. Collectively the artists, who range in age from eight to 18, are the Spirit of Uganda.
On Wednesday, the performers shared their talent and passion during a day of classroom activities, a performance and a play presented to students.
Spirit of Uganda is the public face of Empower African Children. The nonprofit organization focuses its efforts on transforming the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children in East Africa.
Spirit of Uganda is traveling around the U.S. through May to raise money for and awareness about Ugandan children orphaned by AIDS and civil war.
"Through their visit, Spirit of Uganda's young performers offer our students valuable insight regarding the people, conditions and culture of East Africa," said Jon Ninnemann, head of Keys School. "This is a terrific opportunity for both groups of children to learn more about one another."
The children of the Spirit of Uganda spent time in Keys' classrooms sharing stories, answering questions and interacting with students. The day culminated with a private, school-wide performance.
"Traveling around the U.S. and spending time at places like Keys School lets our children imagine what is possible," says Alexis Hefley, child advocate and EAC founder. "Half of the children come from orphanages that have very little electricity."
The Spirit of Uganda troupe will perform at the Marin Center on Feb. 2, in San Rafael.
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