About Amberliegh
The Childrens Charity
Under the old organization's charity ID number 801754, the Sakumoh Dance Troupe and Drum & Dance Group merged in 2007, creating Amberliegh. The former organisation was founded in September 1989.
The aim of Amberliegh is to educate the public in the arts and sciences and in particular the art and science of Dance and Music, by the presentation of public performances and other similar activities. The group consists of non-disabled and children with learning difficulties as well as children with minor to severe physical
and learning disabilities. We aim to promote friendships and celebrate differences. The group provides a safe place for children and young people. We encourage children and young people to respect each other and for some young people, attending the drum, dance and music session is their only outlet for free expression. We aim to enable parents to develop positive social networks with other adults within the group and to strengthen their relationships with their children.
Amberliegh is based at The Chestnuts Community Hall, The Chestnut Estate, Highbury Grange, Islington, N5 2QE which is where all their classes and sessions take place.
Name Changed from Sakumoh Dance Troupe to Amberliegh in Sept 2007.
What's in a Name?
The name Amberliegh was chosen in honour of Billie Jordan Josiah, whose first name appears in Amberliegh, who died at the age of 14 from leukaemia.
Billie Jordan Josiah
In Loving Memory
1992-2006
What Do We Aim For?
Through participation in public performances, such as drumming and dancing, Amberliegh aims to empower children and young people to increase their self-esteem and confidence. In our regularly scheduled, weekly classes, children and young people learn to work cooperatively and without bias. We provide a secure environment for all childen to practise drumming, dancing and other musical activities.
The artistic director and founding member of Amberliegh is Laurette Josiah who delivers the weekly Saturday music and drum practise sessions as well as the drum and dance sessions. She is supported by Akunna Nwanna-Skeete, the Project, Operations and Fundraising Manager, responsible for overall management of the charity
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