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A GREAT INVESTMENT!

Adefua Cultural Education Workshop (ACEW) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is committed to developing and maintaining relationships with community agencies, cultural councils, school districts, scholars, parents and education-focused organizations.

ACEW VISION

For the “Adefua Model” to be accepted as one of the national standards for K-12 youth education. For African cultural centers to be developed in all major cities worldwide that utilize the “Adefua Model” in which education, economic development, youth employment, and human services will be the areas of focus.

ACEW MISSION

ACEW’s mission is to create, expand, and offer options for youth to enhance growth, personal development, and academic success through the study of African culture, music, and dance. Become a Sponsor, Contributor, Board Member, Volunteer!

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Team

ACEW will continue to stress group cohesion, individual responsibility and personal development.

ACEW will recognize and encourage individual contributions with everyone working towards the same objectives.

Students

ACEW will continue to present high quality cultural and educational workshops to enhance growth, personal development, and promote academic success for our students.

Community

ACEW will continue to participate actively in engaging the public in appreciating and understanding cultural differences.

ACEW will maintain its commitment to developing and maintaining relationships with the community.

ADEFUA COMPONENTS

Education
Community/Cultural Development
Human Services

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ADEFUA SEASON

Open House
African Arts For all To See
Spring Recital Series
Cultural Camp I
Cultural Camp II
Odunde Festival

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The More You Know, The More You Grow!

Agency Friends of Adefua, click here to support

Odunde 2009 Flyer, click here to view poster

Odunde Festival Schedule of Events 2009 Benefit for African Resource Center

Friday, November 6th Rainier Valley Cultural Center 3515 South Alaska St, Seattle 98118

Program

7:00pm Adefua "A Message To Our Ancestors"

8:00pm Thione Diop & Yeke Yeke

9:00pm Support the Vendors

10:00pm Marketplace closes

Saturday, November 7th Rainier Valley Cultural Center 3515 South Alaska St, Seattle 98118

12:noon Marketplace doors open

12:30-2pm Drum workshop Adeyemi Harris

2:30p-4:00pm Dance workshop Afua "Iyalaje" N'Diaye

4:30-5:30pm Dance workshop Ugandan's Orphan Choir

5:30pm Community Potluck hosted by Black Starline

7:00pm All City African Drum/Dance Youth Ensemble

7:30pm Ugandan Orphans Choir

8:30pm Griot and Master Kora Player, Balla Tounkara Mali, West Africa

10:00pm Marketplace closes

Sunday, November 8th Northwest African American Museum 2300 S. Massachusetts Seattle, WA 98144

Capacity Building Workshops (2:00-6:00pm)

1:00pm Registration / Refreshments / Entertainment

2:00pm Inform (1st step)

3:30pm Strategic (2nd step)

5:00pm Get Involved (3rd step)

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Students &
Seniors: $10

children 18 &
Under: $5

Family (up to 4):
$30

Full Event Family Up to 4:
$80

Vendors

You are invited to participate in the Adefua Cultural Education Workshop's African Market Place. This is the 24th year of the Odunde Festival. The African Market Place will be held from 12:00pm - 10:00 p.m. at the Rainier Valley Cultural Center 3515 S Alaska Street, in Seattle. Three concerts and workshops will take place starting on Thursday, November 20th. Hot African food served each night.

Market Place Vending Info with Application

Odunde Festival Volunteers click here!

TARANGA CD’S & DVD’S

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We are asking for your support because you are an important part of the Adefua community. We offer an uncomplicated opportunity for you and others to attend this years' Odunde Festival 2009!

Deadline is approaching, advertise your business by calling 206.722.6602

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The Sankofa Experience
2010

“We must return to our roots, in order to move forward”

Cultural Camp for Youth & Families
During the month of August

More information coming soon!

You Are Invited to Join Us! 3 Full Days of African Drumming, Dance & Song! Plan to attend the 25th Annual “Cultural Camp”. Our camp instructors are qualified professionals and masters recognized for high achievement in their fields and also are gifted and enthusiastic teachers for people interested in learning West African Culture in America.

All meals are included starting with lunch as you check-in on Tuesday at 12:noon. You will receive 3 wholesome/ethnic meals per day, fun-filled workshops, comfortable overnight cabin accommodations & evening entertainment.

Complete Cost Per Person
Youth-Teens/$190
Adults/$235
Groups of 6 or more – 15%

All participants must be paid in full

Make checks payable to
A.C.E.W.
6716 Rainier Avenue S.
Seattle, WA 98118-3631

206.722.6602

DAILY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE
Drumming • Dance • History
Cultural Games & Stories
Language • Costume Making
Performance Preparation
Environmental Nature Walks
Massage and Much More...

ALL MEALS INCLUDED

Confirmations and directions will be mailed once your $50 deposit is received. Registration packets will be mailed upon receipt of full payment.

Community Dance Classes

Wednesday	“All City African Drum and Dance Youth Ensemble”	All Youth	5:00-6:00pm	Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center,104 17th Ave. S
Wednesday	African Dance taugh by Fatamat	All Ages	7:00-8:30pm	Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center,104 17th Ave. S

Saturday	African Dance	All Levels	2:00-3:30pm	Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center,104 17th Ave. S

Sunday	African Dance With Abdoulaye Sylla	All Levels	5:00-6:30pm	Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center,104 17th Ave. S	Seatle Center, Center House, 4th Floor, Room G

Class Fees and information :
Wednesday = $25/Youth(per 5 weeks), $63.00/each class (per 5 weeks)

Saturday = $25/Youth(per 5 weeks), $63.00/each class (per 5 weeks)

Sunday Seattle Center, Center House, 4th Floor Room G = $15.00/All Levels (per single class)

Private Classes
By appointment only. Minimum class size 3

Community Workshops in-Residence
(Now booking!)

These residency projects are inter-active hands on, in classroom activities. All activity choices are suitable for all benchmarks (I, II & III) for all grade levels that are referenced with the essential learning requirements.

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