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Wacheva Cultural Arts is an organization that presents and supports multicultural dance, drum By its mission, Wacheva is a multicultural arts organization.

Today, through Wacheva’s programs, presented by our talented instructors, children and adults alike are able to experience an expansive understanding of many cultures and ethnic artistic traditions. Witnessing those teachers sharing their knowledge with the students is like watering the garden for its survival. It’s a way to immortalize these cultures because humanity can cease to exist, but the t

raditions remain alive through the voice of others. It is the dream of human understanding, acceptance, and unity to be expressed in our own communities. To continue to build this bridge and to continue to realize this dream, we must support one another. We believe that the integration of each culture from around the world, without discrimination, will contribute to the betterment of mankind and that is what we aim for in Wacheva- Biboti Ouikahilo

02/01/2026

WACHEVA PROGRAMS:

* WORKSHOP YES, IS ON.

* PERFORMANCE & CLASS NOT READY YET.

* * * Wacheva African dance/drum workshops are open.

Wacheva offers multiple types of workshops for Schools, Colleges or Dance Studios to choose from.
It is up to the interested schools or dance studios and the teaching artist to determine together the timing and schedule.

Students will be told the name of the dance and drum that they will learn, its place of origin and meaning.

Each dance step or drum rhythm will be broken down to a simple form and taught in an A, B, C-style of instruction.

The teacher will verbally play the drum rhythm, much like beat boxing, so the students become familiar with this style of drum rhythm and dance movement before they dance with live drums.

* * * About WACHEVA's African dance and drum performance.

The dance & drum performance is based and consists of the multifaceted traditional dances, rhythms and songs.

The group performs at various Schools, Colleges, Universities and Communities events.
Purpose:
Our tradition of this folk art was not designed for the stage on which it is so often presented today.

But since modernization has emerged, our culture has become a bridge, allowing this culture to connect with other cultures and peoples around the world.

It is also a means of communicating the values of life in Africa.

STAY TUNED.
Biboti Ouikahilo

10/22/2025

The workshop is cancelled

P.L.U.H.B
Peace, Love, Unity, Hope, Believe.

09/09/2025

YES,

And yes, excellent work, dancers and drummers. Excellent work. I really and really APPRECIATE how you did it. EXCELLENT.

PLUHB

07/21/2025

If you would like to be part of our annual community event called Westcott Street Fair performance, be ready to join us.
There will be the old dances coming back.

The dances such as: Fononbang, Ziglibithy, Tchologo, N'goron, Kotou, Zawrada, and Katana.

The goal is to let the community try the different dances, rhythms and their breaks.

PLUHB

05/12/2025

Happy Summer everyone!

It's the beginning of summer. Join us, in welcoming it through traditional rhythms and movements.

Wacheva FREE African dance/drum outdoor class begins today at Thornden Park. Noon-2pm

Wacheva will bring a couple djembe drums and dun-dun drums to try and move too.

From the CNY community and beyond are welcome to join us.

It is OPEN to the public.

This project is made possible with funds from the CNY ARTS.

The Full schedule:

Sat. June 21st, Time: 12-2:00pm
Sat. June 28, Time: Noon-2pm
Sat. July 5, Time: Noon-2pm
Sat. July 12, Time: Noon-2pm

Address: Thornden Park Dr, Syracuse, NY 13210

PLUHB

05/07/2025

Great! Great & Great job Kids!

It was truly great. No words to appreciate their courage. WOW!!!!!
They weren't scared, they weren't panicked, they were NOT afraid in front of their parents or the public. None, None, & None.
Very, very, and very AWESOME JOB KID'S.

YES, IT'S TODAY. And they're READY.

Their end-of-year program performance will take place today. And, in front of their parents and the school in attendance.

The Syracuse Latin School students are Ready and Ready to show their parents and the school how African dance and drum rhythm are performed.

Yes, what they've been learning all year during the 2024-2025 school program.

Today is the day to show their parents and the school.

This program offers students an incredible multicultural experience. It gives the students the opportunity to know the context of the cultural aspect and their history.

And boosts self-confidence, turning students into participants, rather than spectators.

This African dance & drum program at Syracuse Latin School has been made possible by YMCA. And of course, with other disciplines as well.

LET'S GOOOOOOOO, dancers & drummers!
PLUHB

03/30/2025

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! NO CLASS.

“Yes, a mother is someone who can take everyone else's place, but NO ONE can take her place. Because she understands what a child doesn't say.”

Enjoy this special Mom, Maman, and Mamá Day with her.

STAY TUNED.
PLUHB

03/22/2025

YES, it was just like if it was in the village.
Really well performed, guys!

THE ZAOULI DANCE with MASK.

Those drummers, Dr. Djo bi, Tra bi, and Petit papa. When they play the rhythm for you, you don't have to reserve anything that day.

Nothing at all as a dancer. You're excited to bring out everything you know.
Not only because of their melodious rhythms they do, but also because of the harmony in the rhythm they make it.

That day, with the Zaouli mask I wore, the few Zaouli dance steps I learned with Boti Simplice, the real Zaouli dancer from Tibeita. I felt like a resident of Tibeita, Gohitafla, or Zuenoufla. The villages in Ivory Coast where Zaouli originates.

And Justin, the mask's sidekick, who has to pay close attention to the mask's movements, so it doesn't step on anything.

It was just like if it was in the village.
Really well performed, guys!

(That was at Syracuse University, NY)
Awesome!

PLUHB

03/12/2025

YES, THIS 2-3:30 PM, ONLY TODAY SAT. W/POT-POURRI dances.

(SOME OF THESE OLD DANCE'S PHOTOS)

Hi everyone!

You're welcome. The class resumes today Saturday, the 22nd, with the POT-POURRI dances.

Especially starting with the older and older dances, such as ZIGLIBITHY, FONON-BENG and others.

And we're also going to revisit some dances from 2008 to 2018 such as N'GORON and others.
We haven't tried these dances in a while.

Yes, another way to rediscover cultural vitality. Yes, quite simply, to rediscover cultural vitality.

DANCE CLASS TIME: 2-3:30 pm $10.00 (only today Sat. 2-3:30pm)

Address: 103 Wyoming street, Syracuse, NY 13204
PLUHB

02/23/2025

YES, it was really FUN with the OCM BOCES students.
We had FUN. The students had FUN

Yes, the Wacheva organization believes in the creative and educational development of children, youth and adults. By implementing artistic and cultural experiences.

In the form of classes, performances, workshops and community building events.

African dance and drumming are internationally recognized as one of the earliest manifestations of African culture today.
It was not designed for the stage where it is so often exhibited today.

PLUHB

Address

SALTSPACE 103 Wyoming Street
Syracuse, NY
13204

Website

http://www.wacheva.net/

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