programs

move your body

creative program

We crafted this program after a long deliberation with major players in the cultural sector performing artists, choreographers, musicians, dancers, actors, writers, this program is designed to measure the level of comprehension, to solve equations , memorize things, and recall lessons; to measure the ability to maintain peace with others, keep to time, be responsible, be honest, respect boundaries, be humble, genuine and considerate and also to measure the ability to build a network of friends and maintain it over a long period of time

current projects

adopt a drum

ADOPT A DRUM
Want to give a helping hand so we can keep this good work going? Adopt a drum and help the center and hereby the kids in the Nairobi slums to continue giving them classes.
All percussion instruments and drums are handmade by the Bakayola Arts Center. This means from the skin to the carving of the wood. Wanne have a instrument at home to share this story or even try to use it as Art object? Adopt a drum? Ask us!

dance

12 weeks
  • Introduce African dance and celebrate creative energy.
  • Create a festive mood to engage students with the beat.
  • Guide students to shake their bodies in rhythm.
  • Help students understand the art style deeply.
  • Encourage production of captivating and soothing music.
  • Persuade young and old to perform, creating memorable moments.

drum circle

ONE DAYTRAINING
  • Drum circles and drum making for all participants.
  • Engage in music making using drums and available elements.
  • Play in turns, guided by our musicians.
  • Learn while enjoying the activity.
  • Useful for team building and concentration.
  • Enhances coordination and mental stability with repetition.
  • Group sizes vary from 20 to 40 people, depending on age.

music lessons

12 weeks
  • Intensive workouts (physical fitness)
  • Learning musical instruments 3. General knowledge
  • Extended knowledge on cultural values
  • Theory knowledge in music, theater, and dance
  • Performance trainings

story telling

holiday
  • Tell positive stories, narrations of history, and diverse cultures.
  • Share the wisdom of ancestors.
  • Guide performance activities based on these stories.
  • Highlight wonderful discoveries, civilization, and wisdom of our people.
how we teach

STRATEGY

 

The strategy of using participatory methods through the application of performative media that are familiar to students may prove the role of creative work for development and its roots in the ”philosophy of empowerment ”as a dynamic tool in providing means of exploring and addressing relations between people of different categories in status, racial, health and education.