About
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 following services have been improved and integrated:
The Chestnuts Community Hall, The Chestnut Estate, Highbury Grange, Islington, hosts a Saturday morning drum and music session for parents and carers of infants and toddlers with special needs, as well as those who are able-bodied and disabled. Thursday drum and dance classes are held for children and young people on Saturdays at the Chestnuts.
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, like as drumming and dancing, Amberliegh aims to empower kids to increase their self-esteem and confidence. In our regularly scheduled, weekly courses, where they learn to work cooperatively and without bias, we provide a secure environment for all the kids to practise drumming, dancing and other musical activities.
The artistic director and founding member of Amberliegh is Laurette Josiah. She conducts the weekly Saturday dance, music and drum practise sessions. She is supported by Akunna Nwanna-Skeete who used to deliver her own drum and dance project, which was registered as a charity in 1989.