Imani African Dance Company
About Imani
Imani Edu-Tainers African Dance Company is a not-for- profit organization founded in 1992 by Sonya Mann-McFarlane.
Imani Edu-Tainers African Dance Company
Imani Edu-Tainers African Dance Company is a not-for- profit organization founded in 1992 by Sonya Mann-McFarlane in Chapel Hill, NC. Sonya relocated to Lancaster, PA in 1993 and continues to promote community awareness, appreciation, and understanding of African culture and community enlightenment. The performing company (supported by the organization) has received rave reviews for performances and presentations in Lancaster County and beyond.
African dance + drumming classes and other cultural enrichment activities
African dance/drumming classes and other cultural enrichment activitiesare offered to children, teens and adults. These activities facilitate increased community involvement with youth, improve community relations and promote a better understanding and appreciation of African culture and its contributions to today’s society.
Imani’s sister organization: The Cultural Movement African Dance Company
Imani Edu-Tainers African Dance Company is a “sister” organization to The Cultural Movement African Dance Company which is based in Goldsboro, NC. This is where Sonya received a considerable amount of her training. Anne Hurrey, Director of The Cultural Movement continues to provide consultation, guidance and serves as a resource to Imani.
Testimonials
I manage the Front Desk at the Ware Center and was thrilled to attend your group’s performance on Saturday night. It was sensational and completely awe-inspiring from beginning to end! Just wanted to say thank you for all your hard work and kudos to all the performers.
The Performance last Saturday evening was FABULOUS!!! I sooo ENJOYED!!! I know that I say this every year and I believe it to be true… Imani Recital gets better Every Year! I loved the Costumes, Dances and of course the Drumming!!! I am so impressed with the quality of Dancing. I heard so many people talking in such a positive way about the performance. You are ALL AWSOME!
I was at the Fulton with my family and friends to see and hear your recital on Saturday, June 15th. BRAVO! The drums were thrilling, the costumes spectacular and the dance was impressive and passionate! Lancaster is indeed lucky to have you and the Fulton was lucky to host your talent. Thank you for an inspirational evening.
Countdown Lancaster ’96 turned out to be a excellent success again this year and I wanted to express my gratitude to you for making this event a delight for all who participated! Each year we try to include a wide variety of performances to spark the interest of just about everyone and your group added a terrific flavor to the potpourri of entertainment. I have since received many comments of praise on the performances and would like to pass this commendation on to you. Thank you for sharing your talents with the community of Lancaster, for supporting this event with you time and effort, and for helping us bring in a new year with splendid pizzazz! It was a pleasure to work with you!