Slumtostage Africa

Ballet performance at @sharonooja ‘s wedding. Her wedding was all forms of magical. _____________________________ These dancers trained through the @slumtostage program and transformed both in mind and body for this performance.✨ Thank you @sharonooja for such a beautiful experience. Thank you @functionalert for planning the most magnificent wedding✨ It has always been my dream to dance in a space decorated by @akin_alveena @alveenaevents , that dream came through last Saturday. Thank you @yoga_pixie for mentioning my name in rooms I am not in. I love you so much ma’am. @vi.sion Thank you for putting everything together. I deeply appreciate you ✨ @lamorahcreations thank you for making such beautiful costumes ✨ you brought my vision to life ————————————————— NEXT POST- Duet performance with the phenomenal @queenjulieamor 👸🏻 #LoveUnitesus24 #CrazyAboutus24 #ballet #balletdancer #balletdancersinnigeria

We still can’t get over Tabata fest 5.0 with @dkarafitness . Having @emmanuelosahor rehearse the routine that same morning to cover up for another dancer was insane! Seeing our dancers on stage inspiring the other kids in the event was incredible!!! Today, we are grateful for growth, the gift of dance and opportunity. Thank you @uduak for trusting us with your event💙

Looking back from 2022 till date, God has used you and is still using you to impact our lives. All these years, you have sacrificed luxury, sleep, time, resources, comfort your personal growth, energy and some of the things we don’t even see. You’re more than just the founder of STS, to some of us you’re a father, big brother, bestfriend, mentor, teacher and HOPE. You should be celebrated EVERYDAY, that is how much we feel about you. Today, we pray for strength to continue to lead us, wisdom to help guide us, good health and a life filled with so much happiness because you’ve filled our lives with nothing less, a sound mind and God’s favour. On behalf of all your students, past and present and all the lives you’ve impacted, we say HAPPY BIRTHDAY 💙🤍 @emmanuelosahor

We can totally relate to when @anthoniaegwoyi said she always looked forward to Thursday, because the day was for sports and clubs in her school. At Slum to Stage, the days in the week where we engage these children creatively in the arts through dance, will live forever in their hearts..for some of them, Fridays and Saturdays are their favorite days of the week💙 #slumtostage #sdg4 #sdg4qualityeducation #artsintegration

In our research, we have found out that having a creative or artistic activity in school gives students a reason to show up, helps them enjoy their days and encourages a range of positive behavior. ARTS INTEGRATION can be a good way to retain the interest of students in schools. Do you think so too? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section 👇💙 #slumtostage #sdg4 #sdg4qualityeducation #artsintegration

In conversation with @emmanuelosahor founder and executive director of @slumtostage . In these conversations, we chat about Emmanuel’s innovative approach to creative education and Slum to stage mission to develop the next generation of mentally balanced dancers. #dance #learningwithoutbarriers #foundationallearning #foundationalskills #educationforall #impactforchange #slumtostage #inovativeeducation #sdg #sdgs #sdg4 #artisticeducation

Of course we ended class with a little challenge 💕 What an incredible time learning from @arianadewing . Pro ballerina and founder of American Dance Project @americandanceproject Ariana is help young dancers transcend their limitations while strengthening their bodies. #dance #learningwithoutbarriers #foundationallearning #foundationalskills #educationforall #impactforchange #slumtostage #americandanceproject

Today, we learn💙. We are super excited to be learning from the incredible @arianadewing this afternoon. Pro ballerina and founder of American Dance Project @americandanceproject Ariana is help young dancers transcend their limitations while strengthening their bodies. #dance #learningwithoutbarriers #foundationallearning #foundationalskills #educationforall #impactforchange #slumtostage #americandanceproject

This is Vanya! She started training with @slumtostage in May last year. When she started, she was a bit shy and unsure. Now, she not only dances, she performs with me😭and I am in awe of her growth. She did not only learn dance skills, she developed her socio- emotional skills as well. You can clearly see her self-esteem skill skyrocket🥹 Lately, I realized that my job with Slum to Stage is not to prepare students for something, but to help students prepare themselves for anything. —————————————- This performance was done to honor the phenomenal Rev. Sam Oye of The Transforming Church @transformersng ✨ ___________________________ #slumtostage #transcendyourlimitations #innovativelearning #creativelearning #foundationallearning #holisticgrowth #dance #dancersinnigeria #balletdancersinnigeria

Today and always, we are grateful for all our trustees, advisory board members, executive and artistic volunteers for all their immerse contributions to the operation of the Slum to Stage Program. Your impact is felt by our community. At least one child is happy because of your sacrifice💙. To every worker around the world, Happy Labour Day.✨ #internationallabourday

Huge congratulations to @tunde_onakoya on breaking the Guinness Book World Record for the longest chess marathon, while still raising funds and awareness for education in underserved communities.

When you ask an elderly, our typical African parents that you want to became a dancer or an artist this is what they hear instead, “I don’t know what to do with my life so I am choosing to be irresponsible”. That is the picture they’ve created in their minds. They don’t believe that you can dance and still excel in your academics or life in general. They still believe that dance is a distraction and this might ruin that dream they have for their children like becoming doctors, lawyers, engineers, and great business owners. What is the relevance of this post? This is us telling our parents and everyone that you can still dance and go to Law school, medical school and be whatever we want to be. We just need to learn proper time management so none has to suffer. Since 2022, Slum to Stage has used the power of dance to help over 25 students not just improve in their academic performance but also their socio behavioral skills like creativity, discipline, self esteem and confidence, team work and perseverance. These are skills that will not just help them in school but also the outside world. #danceeducationforall #slumtostage #danceeducation #discipline #blacksinballet