Our Programs
From classroom residencies to stage performances, our programs connect communities through African arts, environmental education, and creative expression.
Arts-in-Education Residencies
Our Arts-in-Education Residencies bring the richness of African arts directly into schools and community centers across the nation. Through immersive workshops in dance, drumming, storytelling, and visual arts, students engage with the living traditions of West Africa.
- Multi-week residencies in NYC public schools
- West African dance and drumming workshops
- Storytelling and oral history programs
- Cultural connections to environmental stewardship
- Culminating performances showcasing student work
Rainforest Guardians Youth Program
The Rainforest Guardians Youth Program empowers young people to become stewards of both cultural heritage and the natural world. Through the sacred traditions of Ntakumbeng and Juju dance, participants discover the deep connections between African culture and rainforest conservation.
- Ntakumbeng Dance Program — traditional women’s empowerment dance
- Juju Dance Program — masquerade traditions and cultural identity
- Environmental education integrated with movement
- Intergenerational knowledge transfer
- Youth leadership development
Community Conversations
Community Conversations are intimate dialogue events that foster connections between cultural preservation, environmental justice, and community resilience. These gatherings create space for shared stories, collective problem-solving, and cross-cultural understanding.
- Moderated dialogues on climate justice and displacement
- Cultural cooking and sharing traditions
- Artist-led workshops and demonstrations
- Cross-community partnership building
- Accessible to all ages and backgrounds
Dancing for Dignity
In partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Dancing for Dignity uses the power of movement to explore the impacts of climate displacement on communities worldwide. This groundbreaking program connects bodily expression with ecological advocacy.
- Partnership with NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
- Dance as a medium for climate storytelling
- Exploring themes of migration, displacement, and resilience
- Public performances and community workshops
- Connecting body, land, and ecological justice
Bring Siren to Your Community
Interested in hosting a residency, workshop, or performance? We’d love to connect.
Get in Touch