Welcome to Kuumba
About Us
announcement
Hello! We are small business that was founded in 2022 in the Bay Area that focuses on West African dance & rhythms. Kuumba is the sixth principle of Kwanzaa that means "creativity" in Swahili (African language). According to the website (www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org), it has been defined as meaning: "To always do as much as we can, in the way we can, so that we can leave our community more beautiful than it was when we inherited it." This meaning is important because self-care, coping strategies, and body movement are wonderful opportunities for people to expand creativity.
"We provide spaces for creativity to thrive."
what we offer
We offer a variety of services such as:
- Dancing & Drumming sessions
- Scheduled series for collaborations with organizations
- Events (schools K-12. colleges, businesses, companies, birthdays, community & private events)
purpose
This is a space were all are welcome. No matter where you come from. Somewhere you can feel a sense of belonging and connection. Classes are beginner friendly for all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds. Overall health & wellness for the community and serving others is our mission.
“Your life is busy enough, so let us make your fitness fun.”
Throughout the year we provide dance classes, drum circles & performances for events within schools PK-12th grade, colleges, businesses & organizations in the Bay Area and San Joaquin Valley. Our performances are engaging, educational, positive, and interactive for children, adults, and the community. We love bringing unity in various communities!
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Upcoming Open Events
2025
WEST AFRICAN DRUM & DANCE
dates & TIMES
7/23/2025
Event Details
2025
WEST AFRICAN DRUM & DANCE
Location: Central Park Library
In-person (Santa Clara, CA)
2635 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051
Time@5:30pm-7pm
Registration: TBD
dates & TIMES
7/23/2025
2025
WEST AFRICAN DRUM & DANCE
dates & TIMES
6/24/2025
Event Details
2025
WEST AFRICAN DRUM & DANCE
Juneteenth Event
Stanford University
In-person (Stanford, CA)
Location: Stanford Alumni Lawn
450 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA 94305
Time@12...
dates & TIMES
6/24/2025
2025
WEST AFRICAN DRUM & DANCE
dates & TIMES
6/18/2025
Event Details
2025
WEST AFRICAN DRUM & DANCE
Juneteenth Event
Salinas Juneteenth Community Association
In-person (Salinas, CA)
Location: Hartnell College
411 Central Avenue, Salinas, CA 93...
dates & TIMES
6/18/2025
2025
WEST AFRICAN DRUM & DANCE
dates & TIMES
6/14/2025
Event Details
2025
WEST AFRICAN DRUM & DANCE
Juneteenth Event
African American Community Service Agency (AACSA)
In-person (San Jose, CA)
Location: Sofa District
Downtown San Jose
@12pm-7pm
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dates & TIMES
6/14/2025
2025
WEST AFRICAN DRUM & DANCE
dates & TIMES
6/8/2025
Event Details
2025
WEST AFRICAN DRUM & DANCE
Juneteenth Event
City of Pinole
In-person (Pinole, CA)
Location: Fernandez Park
595 Tennent Ave, Pinole, CA 94564
Time@12pm-3pm
dates & TIMES
6/8/2025
More Events
Video
Content magazine highlight
They are wonderful organization who share the stories of Silicon Valley's Creatives!
Kuumba members featured in video Prof Eros & Tiye Garrett
Founder: Daniel Garcia
https://www.content-magazine.com/
IG: @contentmag
Juneteenth 44th Annual Event
Hosted by: African American Service Agency (AACSA)
Videographer/Photographer: Keith McCullum (IG @bukuflex )
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Short Film Highlight
A sneak peak into the life and culture in the South Bay through the lenses of artists, activists, and members of the community.
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Contact Us
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We love our community, so feel free to reach out
Kuumba LLC
info@kuumba.online +1 (559) 825-0342 IG: @simplytiye PO Box 2073 San Jose, CA 95109