the oni initiative

1. Seek young aspiring artists to commit to being apart of the initiative annually 

2. Fundraise to acquire funding to travel to dance and business conferences/trainings 

3. Travel to conferences 

4. Record/document experiences, and choreography learned from conferences and trainings 

5. Return to home base to reflect and create new choreography 

6. Prepare for performances and showcases

7. Partner with local studios and non profits to acquire practice space, performance opportunities, and promote unity within the dance community

8. Provide the community with a youth collaborative that displays African/African American Culture 

9. Sustain African/African American Culture in youth 

10. Promote cultural awareness within youth to pass it on to younger youth