Imani Edu-Tainers African Dance Company

The Imani Edu-Tainers African Dance Company (Imani) was established in 1992 to provide training, education and cultural enrichment in African traditions, with an emphasis on family participation. Imani offers African dance and drumming classes and other cultural enrichment activities through its community-based arts education programs. Imani's performance ensemble consists of drummers and dancers from every age group provided they meet the minimum of one year of participation in community classes. The performance ensemble travels throughout the region to entertain and educate groups of any size. Imani also offers three specialized programs for youth with an emphasis on meeting the needs of traditionally underserved populations: a hands on Arts in Residency program for local schools, the traditional Rites of Passage program Mate Masie for adolescent girls, and Project AYA which is designed to combat childhood and adolescent obesity in Lancaster.



Who We Are

Organization Description
The Imani Edu-Tainers African Dance Company (Imani) was established in 1992 to provide training, education and cultural enrichment in African traditions, with an emphasis on family participation. Imani offers African dance and drumming classes and other cultural enrichment activities through its community-based arts education programs. Imani's performance ensemble consists of drummers and dancers from every age group provided they meet the minimum of one year of participation in community classes. The performance ensemble travels throughout the region to entertain and educate groups of any size. Imani also offers three specialized programs for youth with an emphasis on meeting the needs of traditionally underserved populations: a hands on Arts in Residency program for local schools, the traditional Rites of Passage program Mate Masie for adolescent girls, and Project AYA which is designed to combat childhood and adolescent obesity in Lancaster.

Our Role in the Community
African dance/drumming classes and other cultural enrichment activities offered to children, teens and adults facilitate increased community involvement with youth, improve community relations and promote a better understanding and appreciation of African culture and its contributions to today's society

$25 can - support Imani's efforts in serving the traditionally under-served youth population in Lancaster through cultural enrichment activities.

$37.50 can - rent space for a one hour class or performance rehearsal.

$50 can - provide a scholarship for one student who demonstrates financial need to participate in a nine-week African Dance Class which supports physical fitness and cultural educational.

$75.00 can - provide materials and supplies for one performance costume

$100 can - cover the cost of rental space to store costumes and drums for 1 month.

 $250 can - pay for one class series drummer or dance instructor. 

$500 can - pay insurance coverage for a year.