Alima International Dance Association

Introduction:

Alima International Dance Association is a family whose goal is to spread the diversity of dancing that derived from the African roots. Alima wants the world to become aware of the diversity and the beauty of cultures fused together into one. Alima believes that different nationalities and backgrounds should come together through music and dance. Although, people have different believes, different languages and certainly different dance rituals, Alima does not look at these differences. It focuses more on what people really have in common, and this is exactly what Alima does; taking all different types of music that sounds good and that sends a positive message and performs to it. The "Rhythm of the Soul" is a show that Alima puts on every year to generalize the ideals of its goal.

Mission:

In Arabic, ALIMA means, "Those who are skilled in dance and music." In addition to increasing awareness to appreciation of dance derived from Africa, ALIMA seeks to spread understanding of a lifestyle based on holistic development of the body, mind, and spirit. In its approach to performance, ALIMA seeks to create a special relationship with its audience intended to send energy out and to have that energy reflected back to the performers. ALIMA's vision is to establish an international academy for the teaching of African dance, leadership, communication, and holistic development.

Executive board:

President - Yasmine Lima
President - DJ Leah
Vice President: Mollie Baptista
MUSIC Rep.- Yasmine Lima

Contact Information:

Email:Djanira_leal@my.uri.edu and Yasmine_lima@my.uri.edu

Phone Number:401-617-5182

Meeting Time and Place:

Union Airport Lounge, Sundays @ 6:30PM