Watching them express their enthusiasm is always a joy for us They meet every Thursday after school to learn and express… This was around 6.30pm. 30 minutes after rehearsal ended. They do not always want to leave. Parents stand by and watch their kids: phones out with smiles to catch the moment.
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In sync. Listening skills/selective attention and control are developed.
Bi-Okoto Kids Practice Read More ยป
Agbekor (agbekษ) is a type of music and a style of dance by the West African peoples of Ewe and Fon. It is an ancient dance once known as Atamga, Ga meaning ‘great’, Atam meaning ‘oath’. It is now performed by the people of Dzogadze, a farming community near Akatsi in the Southern part of the Volta Region of Ghana. It is characterized
Yeye (Miss Funmi) teaching the kids a Ewe Song Read More ยป
Jada participated in our Okoto Kekere (Kid’s Program) for many years. She attended several years of summer camp and performed West African dancing and drumming in community events. And she even learned some of the Yoruba language which was useful on her recent trip to Ghana. Check out the testimonial of her mom Camilla! “Shout
Meet Jada from Bi-Okoto’s “Okoto Kekere” (Kid’s Program) ! Read More ยป
Every Saturday morning at 11AM! This cut is special because the kids joined us to dance along with the drumming!
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Bi-Okoto will be hosting Cincinnati Citywide Kwanzaa celebration on December 26th. Mark your calendars! There will be lots of celebrations and performances. One of them will be the Bi-Okoto children performers … aka “Okoto Kekera”. And they are already practicing under the direction of Baba Kamau. Check it out!
It’s Beginning to look a lot like Kwanzaa! Read More ยป
Who else noticed the smooth transition? “Not only does a culture built upon teamwork build cohesion and efficiency, but it also fosters innovation.” “A successful teamwork culture fosters diversity of thought, a can-do attitude and creativity, strengthening problem-solving and helping make better decisions,” Join us every Saturday for : West African Children’s drum and dance
Bi-Okoto Kids Drum Line Read More ยป
Bi-Okoto Kekere (Kids) Saturday morning class. This dance is called Sinte. And yes, that’s Bethel, Krislyn and Maya!
West African Dance Rehersal at Bi-Okoto Read More ยป
The amazing people at Whole Again partners with faith-based and other organizations to provide meals, education and enrichment programming to at-risk youth to assist them in developing a healthy mind, body and spirit. This year they awarded Bi-Okoto “Top Site Partner”. “Bi-Okoto has an amazing summer program. The children love learning dancing, drumming and a
Bi-Okoto recieves “Top Site Partner” Award! Read More ยป
