Youth Project

Launched in 1989, Bush Mango Drum & Dance’s Youth Project is a Saturday program provides kids from two to 18 a place to experience drum and dance in a supportive, encouraging, and directed way.

The kids at Youth Project know what is expected of them — and they reach their goals. Participants achieve a high sense of self-esteem by meeting the challenges inherent in drum and dance. The polyrhythmic music and complex movements give them a chance to stretch and grow, going beyond what many initially think they are capable of.

Ninety-eight percent of our participating students rely on scholarships to attend.  They come to Bush Mango every week where they truly thrive.  For 22 years, Bush Mango has provided this program, regardless of students’ ability to pay.

Through Youth Project’s drumming and dancing, Bush Mango’s students learn essential life skills: self-motivation, confidence, teamwork, discipline and so much more.  The Youth Project really works, too.  More than 90 percent of participants move up to the next grade in school or on to graduation from high school.

Space is limited, so please call 585-235-3960 first for a pre-admission screening.

You can become a member today on the Membership page.

Class Schedule

Dance
Saturdays 10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. with Amy  MacDonald
Ages 5 – 8
Students are taught the basics of the movement language from West African in a supportive, challenging and diverse environment.

Saturdays 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. with Colleen Hendrick
Ages 9 – 18
Students study all components of dance from Guinea, West Africa such as culture, musicality, quality and performance.

Drum
Saturdays 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with Blair Hornbuckle
Ages 8-16
Drummers are taught traditional rhythms from West African and how they relate to the dances.

Colleen: Isn’t there a program for kids aged 2 and up?

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It costs $1,000 per year to provide a Youth Project scholarship to a child whose family can’t afford drum & dance. Your contribution will be life changing to them, and make our community a better place to live.

Please support Bush Mango’s Youth Project

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