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Overview
The Lions Den Education Institute (LDEI) was established to provide communities opportunities to instill empowerment, self-determination and a sense of accomplishment to the children of the area. With these basic human attributes ingrained into the youth of our communities, enlightenment is assured for our future.
Our mission here at the LDEI is to fill the education gap created by the mainstream.
Our vision is to see every child learn to appreciate their self-worth, resilience and power.
Social emotional skills gained from our program are self-confidence, teamwork, and perseverance.
Success of the program will be measured in three ways; by the obvious joy in the children's minds and hearts and the culminating event produced, and an online anonymous survey students and parents can fill out to give feedback.
Historically school programs focused on academic content, here at LDEI, we understand children are multifaceted and deserve to have every aspect of their being served. Our program broadens children's horizons by teaching them…to keep going when its hard and that's when things pay off.
Our program develops character by having students work closely together, building an interdependence that shows working on the same goal moves all forward. Building much needed community awareness.
Goals Instill empowerment, self-determination and a sense of accomplishment to the children of the area to instill Self-confidence, Teamwork, Enlightenment for their future.
Head Lion Tyehimba Kokayi has a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an Emphasis in the Arts!
Also a Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies and a Minor in Dance.
OUR NEW HOME:
COTATI MOVES
THE LIONS DEN EDUCATION INSTITUTE
SHARING COMMUNITY CULTURAL ENLIGHTENMENT
With West African Drumming and Dance
Performing Arts-Juggling, Acrobatics, and Balance
Also Jazz Dance, Tap Dance and Zumba
NEWS:
Mary Bates Earth Day
Sep 10th (1937)
Friday Night Traditional West African Hot Spot
Friday's 7-9pm
at Cotati Moves
6:45 Show Up/Hang Out
7:00 Drum Class
8:00 Dance Class
MONDAY AUGUST 28TH
YOUNG LIONS
WEST AFRICAN
DRUM CLASS
COTATI MOVES
Age: 10-15 YEARS OLD
$20.00 DROP IN
$65.00 PER MONTH
SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDED
OCTOBER 1ST
COTATI MOVES OPEN HOUSE
Upcoming Youtube Channel Children's Stories Series
Get In Da Den!!!
WEST AFRICAN DRUMMING/DANCE
FRIDAYS
Come Join Us to celebrate the Wonder and Beauty of West African Culture! Our Drum and Dance Master Tyehimba Kokayi
is honored to have studied under the tutelage of some of the Best Drummers and Dancers of our time...
Abdoulia Diakite and Alasane Kane
Stretching from Senegal, Mali, Guinea, Liberia, Ivory Coast and more!
His educational journey can now be your educational path to also explore.
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Cotati Moves
7530 Commerce blvd
Cotati CA
Come Be Part of Our Community
LDE Institute is always looking to partner with like minded groups and individuals as we move to preserve and share the rich beauty, heritage and positivity of the experiences of people of color...
We look forward to passing on the enlightenment shared by our ancestors, as we continue to contribute to building caring, healthy, inclusive communities today.
ZUMBA
Science suggests that movement and exercise increase our bodies regulatory and immune systems; *in short they fight to keep us healthy.
Gather with us, at our lovely local new space... and boost our bodies betterment, with great music, masterful moves, and plain ole good fun and laughter!
Another series coming soon at Cotati Moves. Subscribe & stay tuned in for more info on upcoming classes & workshops.
COTATI MOVES
7530 Commerce blvd
Cotati CA
As soon as you can walk
you can join the fun!