We've launched an exciting new project of our own! Introducing the Kickstarter app for iPhone!

Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on May 24, 2012.

One Week to Go!

Update #10 · Jun 30, 2012 · comment

Our big night is almost here.  Join us at Shriver Auditorium on the Johns Hopkins University Homewood campus. I hope you can join us. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 students with ID or seniors and $10 children. Be sure to get your tickets ahead of time to save -- tickets go up $5 at the door.  

Get tickets at: 

Yours Naturally Hair Care Studio -- 5471 Baltimore National Pike ste 112

African Braiding Parlour -- 322 Park Avenue

Everyone's Place -- 1356 W. North Avenue.

Pick up any backer rewards tickets at the door.

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You are FABULOUS!! Now save the DATE!!

Update #9 · May 24, 2012 · comment

With less than 1/2 hour to go we have surpassed our goal, met the amount for a third party lighting contractor and have enough to begin our application for 501(c)3 status!  What a fantastically generous and supportive family.  

Save July 7, 2012 for our exciting second annual concert. You won't want to miss it!

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Glowing with Gratitude!

Update #8 · May 23, 2012 · comment

What an amazing last few days for our first intensive on-line fundraising effort!  Thanks to all of our family of supporters, near and far.  We've exceeded our goal with enough to pay for our lighting up front as well as honor our commitments to the fabulous artisans creating our costumes. With one day to go, we will turn our attention to a great need -- any additional funding will start us on our way toward nonoprofit status!!  Thanks to everyone for helping us realize our dreams!

Here's to one more prosperous day on Kickstarter.

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SO CLOSE TO $4,000!

Update #7 · May 22, 2012 · comment

FAMILY, WE ARE SO CLOSE TO HITTING 4K! THIS WILL HELP US WITH THE LIGHTING FOR OUR CONCERT!

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93% Funded!! So close!!

Update #6 · May 20, 2012 · comment

Great news, everyone!! We've almost made our goal with only 4 full days to go!  We've learned from Johns Hopkins University, Shriver Hall, where the concert will be held July 7, that our lighting fee will be $1000.  That's higher than we anticipated, but with 4 days to go, we can make up some of that if we push over the goal.  

Make sure to share our link with your friends and share it publicly, too!  We have made a few friends from out of town - many of those are friends of yours. We thank YOU for your continuing support.

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Funding period
Apr 27, 2012 - May 24, 2012 (27 days)

  • Pledge $1 or more

    7 backers

    You give for the joy of giving. We know how you roll. We'll thank you by listing your name in our conference program recognition list, even though giving is your true reward.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
  • Pledge $25 or more

    15 backers

    Your show of support is greatly appreciated. We humbly invite you to join the family. Come and take a class at Eubie Blake Cultural Center (one free class, master classes excluded). We have classes for children and adults. It's a great workout and all levels are welcomed. Not a local? We can't pay your travel, but we'll hold a space for whenever you have a chance to visit.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    14 backers

    You donate as a service. We receive your gift with gratitude. Come to the show on us. Please join us if you can. While we can't help you travel to the show, we will save one (1) ticket for you. And you can take a free a class as listed above and have your name published in the program..

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    8 backers

    You want to make a difference. You have!! And for your generosity, we have all the prior items--one (1) class, one (1) ticket to the show (but you have to get yourself to Baltimore without our help) and your name in the program. We'll help you keep that happy African Dance feeling all year long with one (1) copy of the Mansa Bakary 2 DVD, mailed directly to you when they are done.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $250 or more

    2 backers

    You are looking to make an impact. We want to thank you in a big way, with a 1/4 page individual recognition add in our commemorative program. And bring a friend to class or to the show: two (2) classes and two (2) concert tickets are on us (excluding travel to Baltimore and lodging) and yours to share.You still get the DVD. Ah, sweet memories!

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $500 or more

    1 backer

    You are a supporter. Your donation is making things happen. We want to give you something that will keep us close to your heart and make you one of us. A Keur Khaleyi T-Shirt! You'll get four (4) tickets to the concert plus all the other goodies from reward level 5, including the 1/4 page thanks, dance classes for two (2, excluding travel and expenses). So start thinking of who you want to bring. And relive the excitement until the next year by watching the DVD at home.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    0 backers Limited (3 of 3 left)

    You are a true patron of African dance. Your donation insures we can continue to pass on these cultural traditions to adults and children alike. And pay the drummers. Let us continue sharing African culture by bringing the teen company to perform at your venue (withing 90 minutes driving distance of Baltimore or further, if you support the transportation and any needed lodging). We'll also provide four (4) tickets to the concert, DVDs from both the 2011 and the upcoming 2012 concert, one 10 class card for adults or one month of children's classes for your favorite young person. And become one of us by wearing your own Keur Khaleyi company T-Shirt.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012