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.