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Inspired by our ancestors, Preserving Culture, Performing around the globe✨ Established in Philadelphia in 1969 #traditionalafricandance #afrocuban πŸͺ˜
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πŸŽ‰ Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026–2027 Omo Kulu Mele season! Give your child the opportunity to experience the richness of African dance, live drumming, and cultural traditions in a welcoming community that promotes confidence, discipline, wellness, teamwork, and lifelong friendships. ✨ Ages 5–18 πŸ₯ Traditional West African Drumming πŸ’ƒπŸΎ Traditional West African Dance 🎡 Hip-Hop/Afro-Fusion 🌍 All levels welcome πŸ“… Classes begin Sunday, October 4, 2026. πŸ”— Register today! Link in bio. Help us spread the word by sharing this post with family and friends. We can’t wait to welcome new and returning families for another incredible season! #OmoKuluMele #KuluMele #AfricanDance #AfricanDrumming #YouthArts taken in Inspire Art Space by @kulumele
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2 months ago
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πŸ—πŸ”₯ Y’ALL READY FOR THE COOKOUT?! πŸ”₯πŸ₯ We’re bringing the flavor, the rhythm, and ALL the vibes to this special Saturday edition of African Dance Bash! πŸ’ƒπŸΎπŸŒ We’ve got a little Soca, a little Senegalese, some Malian flavor, Guinea heat, and a Funga Remix to bring us all together! πŸ‘€πŸ”₯ THE COOKOUT IS SERVING… AND EVERYBODY’S INVITED! πŸ½οΈπŸ’ƒπŸΎ πŸ₯ HERE’S WHAT’S ON THE MENU: πŸ”₯ 1:00–1:30 β€” Soca Warm-Up w/ @mo_tavation πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡³ 1:30–2:30 β€” Senegalese w/ @themayaholaniyi πŸ‡²πŸ‡± 2:45–3:45 β€” Malian w/ @zakiyaheat 🌍 4:00–5:00 β€” Guinea w/ @imaniafatima πŸ₯ 5:00–5:30 β€” Funga Remix Tag Team πŸ“ CEC β€” 3500 Lancaster Ave πŸ—“οΈ November 7th 🎟️ TICKET PRICING Advance: $50 All-Day Pass | $15 Single Class At the Door: $65 All-Day Pass | $20 Single Class πŸ’Έ ADVANCE REGISTRATION Advance payments are accepted via Cash App ONLY: πŸ’° $kulumeleomo β€” Dorothy Gordon-Wilkie In the Cash App note, please include: * ADB 11/7 * All-Day Pass OR the name of the class(es) you’re taking * Your full name πŸ”₯ Come catch the rhythm, bring your people, and get your whole life on the dance floor! THE COOKOUT β€” NOVEMBER 7TH! Pull up hungry for movement! πŸ—πŸ₯πŸ’ƒπŸΎ taken in CEC Community Education Center by @kulumele
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πŸ”₯ THE SCHEDULE IS HERE! πŸ”₯ And we told y’all we were COOKING SOMETHING UP! πŸ‘€πŸ³ Well baby… WELCOME TO THE COOKOUT! πŸ₯˜πŸ”₯πŸ’ƒπŸΎπŸ₯ We’re switching things up for this special Saturday edition of ADB, and the lineup is HOT: πŸ”₯ 1:00–1:30 β€” Soca Warm-Up w/ @mo_tavation πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡³ 1:30–2:30 β€” Senegalese w/ @themayaholaniyi πŸ‡²πŸ‡± 2:45–3:45 β€” Malian w/ @zakiyaheat 🌍 4:00–5:00 β€” Guinea w/ @imaniafatima πŸ₯ 5:00–5:30 β€” Funga Remix Tag Team One day. Five ways to move. ONE BIG COOKOUT! πŸ”₯ 🎟️ TICKETS Advance: $50 All-Day Pass | $15 Single Class At the Door: $65 All-Day Pass | $20 Single Class πŸ’Έ ADVANCE REGISTRATION Advance payments are Cash App only: $kulumeleomo β€” Dorothy Gordon-Wilkie In the Cash App note, please include: ADB 11/7 + All-Day Pass OR the class(es) you’re taking + your name πŸ“ CEC β€” 3500 Lancaster Ave πŸ—“οΈ November 7th Come hungry… because WE’RE SERVING! πŸ‘€πŸ½οΈπŸ”₯ Pull up. Bring your people. Meet us at the cookout! πŸ₯πŸ’ƒπŸΎ taken in CEC Community Education Center by @kulumele
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7 days ago
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Oh baby… WE BOUT TO COOK! πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯ Alright y’all, we’ve been cooking this one up for a minute! You talked, we listened. πŸ‘€ Catch us for this SPECIAL SATURDAY EDITION of African Dance Bash on November 7th! And y’all… SEE THE LINEUP! πŸ‘€πŸ”₯πŸ₯πŸ’ƒπŸΎ We told you we were switching it up, and baby, we meant it! Something special is cooking. 🍳πŸ”₯ Stay tuned! taken in CEC Community Education Center by @kulumele
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πŸ₯ FROM THE CLASSROOM TO THE STAGE πŸ”₯ Our older dancers put in the work in class β€” learning technique, movement, rhythm and choreography β€” and then bring it to the stage. African Dance | Ages 10–18 Instructor: Cachet Ivy Sundays | 2–3 PM πŸ“ Inspire Art Space | 1646 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia Our 2026–27 season begins THIS SUNDAY, October 4! No experience necessary. All levels are welcome. πŸ”— Register through the link in our bio or visit kulumele.org #OmoKuluMele #KuluMele #AfricanDance #YouthDance #PhillyKids PhiladelphiaArts YouthArts AfricanDiaspora taken in Inspire Art Space by @kulumele
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13 days ago
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πŸ”₯ FROM THE CLASSROOM TO THE STAGE Meet Cachet Ivy, Omo Kulu Mele’s African Dance instructor! At OKM, our youngest dancers learn more than steps. Through African dance, they build rhythm, coordination, confidence, discipline, cultural knowledge, and connection β€” all while learning and growing together. And what begins in the classroom makes its way to the stage. ❀️πŸ”₯ African Dance | Ages 5–9 Sundays | 1 PM–2 PM πŸ“ Inspire Art Space | 1646 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia Our 2026–27 season is underway and registration is still open! πŸ”— Register through the link in our bio or visit www.kulumele.org Know a young dancer who would love this? Share this Reel with their family! #OmoKuluMele #KuluMele #AfricanDance #YouthDance #PhillyKids PhiladelphiaArts YouthArts AfricanDiaspora taken in Inspire Art Space by @kulumele
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14 days ago
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πŸ”₯ FROM THE CLASSROOM TO THE STAGE Meet Yusuf Young, Omo’s AfroFusion/Hip-Hop instructor! Through movement, creativity and performance, our students build skills, confidence and their own artistic expression β€” then take it from the classroom to the stage. Hip-Hop/AfroFusion | Ages 5–18 Sundays | 3–4 PM πŸ“ Inspire Art Space | 1646 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia ✨ Hip-Hop/AfroFusion begins Sunday, November 1! Registration is OPEN for the 2026–27 season. πŸ”— Register through the link in our bio or visit www.kulumele.org #OmoKuluMele #KuluMele #AfroFusion #HipHopDance #YouthDance PhillyKids PhiladelphiaArts YouthArts taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by @kulumele
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14 days ago
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πŸ₯ FROM THE CLASSROOM TO THE STAGE Meet Brytiece Wallace, Omo Kulu Mele’s drum instructor! At OKM, our young drummers receive weekly instruction in traditional African drumming✨building rhythm, technique, cultural knowledge, discipline, and confidence along the way. And what begins in the classroom makes its way to the stage. πŸ”₯🌍 Traditional African Drumming | Ages 5–18 Sundays | 12 PM–1 PM πŸ“ Inspire Art Space | 1646 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia Our new season begins THIS SUNDAY, October 4! No experience necessary. All levels are welcome. πŸ”— Register Link - In Bio or Kulumele.org Know a young person who would love to drum with us? Share this Reel with their family! #OmoKuluMele #KuluMele #AfricanDrumming #TraditionalAfricanDrumming #YouthDrumming PhillyArts PhiladelphiaKids YouthArts AfricanDiaspora taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by @kulumele
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15 days ago
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πŸ₯πŸ’ƒπŸΎ AFTER CLASS, WE HIT THE STAGE!!! ✨ Registration is OPEN for Omo Kulu Mele 2026–2027! β€οΈπŸ’›πŸ’š SUNDAYS: πŸ₯ 12–1 PM | African Drumming β€’ Ages 5–18 πŸ’ƒπŸΎ 1–2 PM | African/Afro-Cuban Dance β€’ Ages 5–9 πŸ’ƒπŸΎ 2–3 PM | African/Afro-Cuban Dance β€’ Ages 10–18 πŸ”₯ 3–4 PM | Hip-Hop/AfroFusion β€’ Ages 5–18 Classes start October 4! πŸ“ Inspire Art Space | Philadelphia πŸ”— Register now β€” link in bio! Come learn with us…then hit the stage with us! πŸ₯πŸ’ƒπŸΎβœ¨ #OmoKuluMele #AfricanDance #AfricanDrumming #PhillyKids #YouthArts taken in Inspire Art Space by @kulumele
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20 days ago
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πŸŽ‰ IT’S REGISTRATION TIME!!! Omo Kulu Mele is back in just 9 DAYS! πŸ₯πŸ’ƒπŸΎ Registration is NOW OPEN for our 2026–2027 season. If you’ve been thinking about getting your child involved, now is the time! Register early before class slots are filled. ✨ Ages 5–18 πŸ₯ African Drumming πŸ’ƒπŸΎ African & Afro-Cuban Dance πŸ”₯ Hip-Hop/AfroFusion 🌍 All experience levels welcome More than classes✨OKM gives young people a place to learn, move, perform, build confidence, connect with culture, and become part of a community. πŸ“… Classes begin Sunday, October 4 πŸ“ Inspire Art Space | 1646 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia πŸ”— Registration is open now β€” link in bio! Share with a family who should be part of OKM this year! β€οΈπŸ’›πŸ’š #OmoKuluMele #KuluMele #AfricanDance #AfricanDrumming #fypγ‚·β€οΈπŸ’žβ€οΈ taken in Inspire Art Space by @kulumele
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20 days ago
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ONE WEEK AWAY! πŸ”₯πŸ’ƒπŸΎπŸ₯ The countdown is ON! ⏰ In just ONE WEEK, we’ll be back on the floor for another African Dance Bash! πŸ—“οΈ September 21st πŸ“ 3500 Lancaster Ave Come ready to move, sweat, vibe, and celebrate with us! 🌍✨ Grab your crew and make your plans β€” we’ll see you on the floor! Who’s pulling up?! πŸ‘€πŸ”₯ #AfricanDanceBash #ADB #PhillyDance #AfricanDance #DanceCommunity MeetUsOnTheFloor taken in CEC Community Education Center by @kulumele
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🚨 ARE YOU READY TO JUMP INTO ANOTHER ADB?! 🚨 African Dance Bash is BACK! 🌍πŸ₯ And this time, we’re bringing you 3 CLASSES. 3 VIBES. ONE FLOOR. πŸ’ƒπŸΎπŸ”₯ ✨ AFROBEATS w/ @yusuf.y30 β€” 6PM πŸ”₯ SOCA FITNESS w/ @mo_tavation β€” 7PM πŸ₯ WEST AFRICAN w/ @zakiyaheat β€” 8PM πŸ“… September 21 πŸ“ CEC πŸ’Έ $15/class | $40 for all 3 Come catch a vibe, catch a rhythm, and MEET US ON THE FLOOR! πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯ Who’s jumping in with us?! πŸ‘€πŸ’ƒπŸΎ taken in CEC Community Education Center by @kulumele
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