Uhuru Dancers, Inc. is a traditional African dance company. The name means freedom in Kiswahili. Uhuru is a community based non-profit organization that has been empowering the Atlanta area through African Culture since 1989. The company was established with the purpose to uphold a strong legacy of African culture through dance, rhythm, song, & folklore. Uhuru Dancers was founded by Toni Young, Shaheedah Enahora, Tina Scoop, & Celeste Anthony.  It is the oldest professional African dance company in the Metro Atlanta Area.  At least 100 members have passed through the ranks of Uhuru in its many years of operation.   Uhuru currently offers a wide variety of workshops, community events, & performances through out the year. 

  The group is also dedicated to teaching the youth through Watoto Uhuru, the Children of Freedom. Watoto is comprised of boys  & girls ages 3-18

         & directed by Toni Young. Along with African Culture, Watoto Uhuru learn discipline, responsibility, & they develop healthy self-esteem. Children's dance classes are held every Friday 6:30-8pm @ Beacon Theatre 410 W. Trinity Place. Downtown Decatur, Ga 30030.

Audiences of all sizes and types have enjoyed Uhuru's performances. Some of these include:

The National Black Arts Festival

Sweet Auburn Festival

Georgia State University

Morehouse College

Vibe Int'l Festival at the Rialto Theatre

The Atlanta Hawks

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

First Afrikan Church Kwanzaa

Cultural Olympiad/Celebrate Africa

Decatur Arts Festival

Atlanta Dogwood Festival

Uhuru  has also performed for a host of  public television shows, schools, & organizations in the southeast & nationally.

When the company was started, Uhuru Members organized a weekly African Dance Workshop. The class is now the longest running African Dance class in the Metro Atlanta area, attracting patrons from all around the world.  Come & experience African culture in motion!  Uhuru's workshop is open to children and adults. Beginner, Intermediate, & Advance Dancers are welcomed. The class is held every Saturday @ Ebster Gym 404 W. Trinity St. in Downtown Decatur, Ga. 30031.