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Dance Mentor & Trainer


The experience

Join the Kawenja Dance Champions in Mbalala–Mukono, Uganda, and help transform street kids into confident performers. As a Dance Mentor, you’ll teach, inspire, and share your passion for movement while learning Ugandan kawenja dance styles.


What you offer

18 hours of help per week

Music: Perform to entertain guests, children or local communities.


What you get

3 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely


Requirements

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

Responsibilities:

Lead daily dance workshops for children ages 6–15.Teach basic choreography, hip-hop, freestyle, or your own cultural dance style.Encourage discipline, teamwork, and confidence through dance.Collaborate with local trainers to create routines for performances.Support children in preparing for community showcases.


Activities & Shift

What You’ll Gain:
Cultural immersion in Uganda’s vibrant dance scene.The chance to exchange dance styles with local youth.A meaningful role in empowering children through art.Lifelong friendships and unforgettable memories.