Saturday, January 3, 2009

Free Classes for One Year * Tryouts with Ballet Jahfena Youth Ensemble

Free Classes for One Year * Tryouts with Ballet Jahfena Youth Ensemble

Ballet Jahfena Youth Ensemble Is Looking for 300 Youth to Participate
2013 -2015 Season

“BJYE” Is looking for 200 dancers and 100 drummers both males and
females to join our youth ensemble for it's up-coming performance
and class season. No experience necessary, All training will be provided.
Ages 3 to 17 years old.

All children's must call to set-up a tryouts date and time:

Mail your Artist Information to:
Laini Kuumba Ngoma Troupe
P.O. Box 66574
Houston, Texas 77266

What you will need to bring with you.
1). Mini BIO
2). 1-Head shot & 1-full Body shot

Your resume must include full contact information
Parents Full Name:
Children's Full Name:
Address:City, State & Zip Code:
Home Number:Cellular Number:
Working Telephone Numbers:
Email Address:
2nd Email:
Website Address (If available):

Need More Information Call: 281-806-0477
lainikuumba@yahoo.com

Rehearsal Days: Fridays - 4:30 to 6:00 pm
Rehearsal Days: Saturdays-4:30 to 6:30 pm

Bringing Unity Into the Community through drum and dance.
This project is FREE to all participates with a year or more
commitment to the Ensemble.

Dancers, Djembe and Jun-Jun Drummers Wanted for African Dance Company

Dancers, Djembe and Jun-Jun Drummers Wanted for African Dance Company

Adults Ages 18 yrs old and up
Houston, Texas
No Experience Needed

What you will need to bring with you.
Short Resume or BIO
1-head shot and 1-body shot to:
(Emails will not be accepted, no exceptions.)

All Adults must call to set-up a tryouts date and time:

Mail your Artist Information to:
Laini Kuumba Ngoma Troupe
P.O. Box 66574
Houston, Texas 77266

Your resume must include full contact information
Parents Full Name (Persons under 21):
Full name –
Address –City, State & Zip Code
Home Number
Cellular Number
Working Telephone Numbers
Email Address
2nd Email:
Website Address (If available):

Rehearsal Days: Wednesdays and Fridays - 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Rehearsal Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays - 7:00 to 9:00 pm

All Adults wishing to audition must send resume and photos.
Plus Call to schedule your interview and audition time.

Houston, Texas

If you have an interest in Traditional West African Dance, Drumming, Creative Movement,
or Interpretive movement, Are you like to sing or do poetry and you want to explore and get involved in new productions.

Call for Interview date and time - Only Serious Inquiries:
Call: 281-806-0477
lainikuumba@yahoo.com
lainikuumangomatroupe@yahoo.com

"LKNT" is Seeking Volunteer Board Members for 2013 – 2015 Session

"LKNT" is Seeking Volunteer Board Members for 2013 – 2015 Session

"LKNT" is seeking dedicated, hardworking, go-getters for positions on our Board of Directors and various committees for 2009 to 2012 session. We are a non-profit arts and educational organization working towards motivating, strengthening, mentoring and community building for a better future.

Position Available:
2nd President *****(This position has been filled)
3rd President
2nd Vice President
3rd Vice President
Secretary ********(This position has been filled)
Assist. Secretary
Assist. Treasurer
4 hour (or more) per month for the first 12 weeks

Committee Positions Available:
Volunteer Fundraising Director & Assistant
5 hours (or more) per month
Volunteer Membership Committee Director******(This position has been filled)
 Assist.
3 hours (or More) per month
Volunteer Community Outreach Coordinator
3 hours (or More) per month
Volunteer Event Planner & Assist.
5 hours per event

You can make a different by Volunteering with us Today!

Please send your cover letter and a hard copy of your resume or BIO and a Photo to:
(Photo's are optional)

Mail your Information to:
Laini Kuumba Ngoma Troupe
Volunteer Committees for "LKNT"
P.O. Box 66574
Houston, Texas77266

Resumes must be received by:
February 15, 2013 - 5:00 pm

Volunteer With Laini Kuumba Ngoma Troupe, Inc.

Volunteer With Laini Kuumba Ngoma Troupe, Inc.
http://www.freewebs.com/lainikuumbangomatroupe2009/
http://www.thespiritofafricandance.freeservers.com/

Seeking Volunteers / Intern(s) Grantwriters / Fundraisers for Arts Organization

Name Of Organization: Laini Kuumba Ngoma Troupe, Inc.
Contact Person: Ms. Padrica Lawes or Sistah Rfuaw Diarra

Opportunity Title: Seeking Volunteer Grantwriter / Fundraiser
Contact Email:
lainikuumba@yahoo.com or
lainikuumbangomatroupe@yahoo.com

Description:Houston based non-profit 501(c) 3 status, cutting edge contemporary & traditional African Dance Troupe seeking part-time fundraiser who is connected to the Houston arts and entertainment community to help procure project and / or seed money totaling $500,000 or more for upcoming Programs, community projects and The World Dance & Music
Festival, which will feature and National and International Touring Artists, with all live music and dance. We are looking for someone who could eventually become the Director of Development for the troupe. The organization is in new developmental stages, one must build from this point up!The fundraiser is expected to research, identify and make contact with several organizations or individuals that could potentially serve as donors. Ideally, this person will have a network of potential contacts / clients. The fundraiser will also be responsible for design and implementation of several fundraising initiatives beginning immediately.

The fundraiser will also be responsible for generating solicitation letters as well as collecting important documentation as required by the funders. The volunteer positions could turn into full time employment for committed volunteers, upon successfully completing fundraising events.

Interested individuals are asked to send their cover letter,
resumes and references to:

Mail Your Information to:
Laini Kuumba Ngoma Troupe
Volunteer Committees for "LKNT"
P.O. Box 66574
Houston, Texas 77266

Categories: Fundraising & Grantwriting
Adult / Children/ Family / Cultural Dance & Musical Company

Community Outreach Programs & Projects:
Arts /Culture / Festivals / Adults / Children /YouthCommunity

Required Skills:
Grantwriting, fundraising & event planning, good communication and writing skills a must. Ability to work well with Amateurs & Professional Touring Artists, Arts Organizations.

Commitment Information:
In need of someone that can give anywhere from 8 to 10 volunteer hours per month.

Volunteer Age: 25 and up
Volunteers Needed: 10