Sankofa Adult Dance empowers adult movers through dynamic dance rooted in African diasporic styles. Participants develop physical stamina, rhythmic awareness, and cultural pride while engaging in community-building and creative release. All levels welcome; commitment to growth encouraged.

This year’s program proudly aligns with Karamu House’s year-round theme:

ROOTED. RESILIENT. RISING in honor of celebrating Karamu's 110th anniversary.

Class Day: Tuesday and Thusdays

Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM (Expands at 6 weeks- see calendar)

Program Dates: September 29 – December 13, 2025

Performance Dates: Friday, December 12, 2025 

                             Saturday, December 13, 2025 

Location: Karamu House, 2355 East 89th Street Cleveland, OH 44106 | Upper Dance Studio

Required Materials: Ladies- Dance leotard, tights, flat jazz shoes | Gentleman- Black dance pants, white tee shirt, flat jazz shoes

Annual Registration Fee: $25.00 (non-refundable)

Full Tuition & Sliding-Scale Financial Assistance Available

Use promo code ROOTED at checkout to pay only the $25 registration fee at the time of enrollment.

A member of our finance team will contact you to collect documents such as paystubs or tax returns to assess your family's financial aid eligibility. We will then provide a tuition award and create a personalized payment plan that meets your needs.

Please Note: The $25 annual registration fee is required for all students, regardless of tuition option.

Contact our Arts Education Department: Maya Nicholson, Arts Education Manager Email: mnicholson@karamuhouse.org Phone: (216) 795-7070 ext. 228

Senior Tap keeps legacy alive through rhythm and motion. Designed for older adults, this joyful class strengthens mobility, memory, and musicality while honoring the Black roots of American tap. Whether returning to dance or stepping in for the first time, students move with pride and purpose.

This year’s program proudly aligns with Karamu House’s year-round theme:

ROOTED. RESILIENT. RISING in honor of celebrating Karamu's 110th anniversary.

Class Day: Wednesdays

Time: 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM (Expands to 7:00 PM in the final 4 weeks)

Program Dates: September 29 – December 13, 2025

Performance Dates: Friday, December 12, 2025   

                             Saturday, December 13, 2025

Location: Karamu House, 2355 East 89th Street Cleveland, OH 44106 | Lower Dance Studio

Required Materials: Comfortable movement clothing and tap shoes

Contact our Arts Education Department: Maya Nicholson, Arts Education Manager Email: mnicholson@karamuhouse.org Phone: (216) 795-7070 ext. 228

This course offers adults a challenging yet welcoming space to develop acting skills through progressive training in voice, movement, character, and scene work. Using texts that reflect cultural identity and social relevance, students sharpen their technique while engaging in personal and artistic transformation.

This year’s program proudly aligns with Karamu House’s year-round theme:

ROOTED. RESILIENT. RISING in honor of celebrating Karamu's 110th anniversary.

Class Day:Tues & Thurs

Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Expands to 8:30 PM in the final 4 weeks)

Program Dates:  September 29 – December 13, 2025

Performance Dates:  Friday, December 12, 2025

                             Saturday, December 13, 2025

Location: Karamu House, 2355 East 89th Street Cleveland, OH 44106 | Concert Hall 

Required Materials: Comfortable movement clothing and sneakers

Annual Registration Fee: $25.00 (non-refundable)

Full Tuition & Sliding-Scale Financial Assistance Available

Use promo code ROOTED at checkout to pay only the $25 registration fee at the time of enrollment.

A member of our finance team will contact you to collect documents such as paystubs or tax returns to assess your family's financial aid eligibility. We will then provide a tuition award and create a personalized payment plan that meets your needs.

Please Note: The $25 annual registration fee is required for all students, regardless of tuition option.

Contact our Arts Education Department: Maya Nicholson, Arts Education Manager Email: mnicholson@karamuhouse.org Phone: (216) 795-7070 ext. 228