About "LKNT"
Healing Communities Through The Arts
Our Philosophy
Africa Dance is more than just a performance or form of entertainment. It is a spiritual energy, a way of life. African dance is our way of giving praise to the creator and our ancestors for the blessings given to us daily. African dance is a spirit of healing. African is nothing without the drum. It is a spiritual healing, so deep, so emotional and rhythmic. We have laughed and cried, bringing meaning to dance and music.
Dance and music are is our way of expressing and communicating to the world. We express our past and our present, and put forth our visions of the future. It is the most peaceful way to display our culture and traditions.
It is that ever present and everlasting celebration of life. The purpose of culture is to communicate a higher principle. There are those life giving and life sustaining principle, which cannot be discussed or passed on by words. So through the spirit of dance and music, we create a spiritual energy that all people can understand.
We must remember that the creative force does not need us; we need it. Life is movement and dance is healing and the drum gives meaning to our souls. Our movement and rhythms should bring peace into our lives, and the spirit will live within us as long as we remember and dance and praise our "Creator" and "Ancestors" for the spirit they gave us.
It takes a Village to raise our children
Meet Our Board of Directors
Ms. Padrica Lawes, Chairman/President
Mrs. Melanie Thornton-Lewis, 2nd President
Mr. Bernard Lawes, Vice President
Ms. Vanessa Perkins, 2nd Vice President
Mr. Dick Siner, 3rd Vice President
Ms. Raquel Breaux, Secretary
Mrs. Nicole Heisser, Assistant Secretary
Mrs. Claudell Journee,Treasurer
Join LKNT's Board of Directors
2022-2026 Board of Director selections:
Interested in serving on our 2023-2026 Board of Directors:
Please send us a cover letter of interest and your resume by email or postal mail.
Send your letter of interest and resume by December 21, 2022, to be considered.
By Postal Mail:
Laini Kuumba Ngoma Troupe, Inc
Attention: Board of Director
P.O. Box 8479
New Orleans, LA 70182
By Email: lainikuumbangomatroupe@yahoo.com
Advisory & Fundraising Committee (AFC)
2023- 2026 New Members Needed
Volunteer Advisory Committee Members (3)
Volunteer Fundraising Committee Members (3)
Volunteer Membership Recruitment Officers (3)
Interested Candidates, please contact us by December 21, 2022, by email or postal mail
By Portal Mail:
Laini Kuumba Ngoma Troupe, Inc
Attention AFC
P.O. Box 8479
New Orleans, LA 70182
By Email:
lainikuumbangomatroupe@yahoo.com
Performing and Visual Art Lovers interested in serving on the Board of Directors are any of our committees, we welcome you into our creative family.
We Must Honor All Our Greats Who Paved The Way
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