African Queens Dance Company

01/01/2025

Habari Gani?

Kuumba! Creativity!

While the drums have traditional rhythms and beats and breaks we follow, our drummers have each brought their own individual creative energy to the dance floor. We thank them, they provide the heartbeat of the dance. Asé

12/31/2024

Habari Gani?
Nia!!! Purpose

What is the purpose of the African Queens? It goes beyond just dance. Ms. Carter's vision for the Queens was and still is to create a company that girls can be a part of to learn more about who they are, strengthen their self-esteem, and make a difference in their communities. She has done ALL that and more through generations of dancers!
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12/31/2024

Habari Gani?
Ujamaa! Cooperative Economics!!!

On this day, we say THANK YOU to EVERYONE who has ever supported the African Queens in any way!
From those who were there in our humble beginnings, to our regualar fundraiser patrons, private donors, volunteers, and our corporate sponsors, we are because you helped. Thank you! Asé

12/29/2024

Habari Gani?
Ujima! Collective work and responsibility!

It truly takes a VILLAGE! Our village is strong, beautiful, wise, loving, and dedicated to the sisterhood of the African Queens and our community.

12/29/2024

Habari Gani?
Kujichagulia- Self Determination!
The African Queens has been helping to produce talented, poised and determined young women for over 35 years. Here's to 35 more! Asé

06/24/2024

We did it!!!! The African Queens 35th Anniversary celebration was a great success!!!!
Thank you to everyone who came, participated, helped, donated, danced or sent love! We love you, we appreciate you!
Until next time...keep on DANCING!!!!

04/18/2024

🗣️Tag a friend who loves to dance!

✨💃🏽🚨FREE DANCE CLASSES 🚨🕺🏽✨

Join the Malonga Arts Collective for an incredible lineup of FREE Dance & Drum classes celebrating Bay Area Dance Week!

📅 : Friday, April 26 - Wednesday, May 4, 2024
📍: Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts 1428 Alice Street, Oakland, CA 94612

04/18/2024

The Malonga Arts Collective Dance Week!!!!

Come on out, dance with us! Try something new and different or stick with your favorites. The week will not disappoint!

03/30/2024

One of our original Queens, Amina, making headlines doing what she does best!

We were lucky to catch up with Salakida Kali recently and have shared our conversation below. Salakida, appreciate you joining us today. When did you first know you wanted to pursue a creative/artistic path professionally? I saw a production of Dreamgirls when I was around 6 years old and I fell in....

01/01/2024

"Faith and prayer are the vitamins of the soul; man cannot live in health without them."
-Mahalia Jackson

May God's peace touch us all this new year. May He give us the strength and patience to withstand our trials and bless us abundantly in all our most passionate endeavors.

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