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WELCOME TO
AFIWI GROOVE SCHOOL!

Afiwi Groove School is a non-profit organization in Durham Region that aims to empower, educate, and inspire through Arts and culture of the African Diaspora. We are an award-winning performing arts school that focuses on the artistic genres of the African Diaspora.

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Mission

To promote positive self-esteem, confidence and an active lifestyle while educating and connecting participants to Arts and Culture of the African Diaspora.

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Who We Are

Afiwi Groove School was established in 2013 and became a non-profit organization five years later.

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Mandate

To Empower our community by using African arts as a tool for social change. To Inspire a new generation of future leaders.

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Vision

To create a new generation of leaders who will make a difference in our communities.

Discover Your Rhythm at Afiwi Groove!

Explore vibrant dance and drum classes designed to inspire cultural pride, build confidence, and ignite your creativity. Join a community where every beat brings you closer to your roots.

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Upcoming Events

  • Afiwi Summer Camp July 14-18th
    Afiwi Summer Camp July 14-18th
    Jul 14, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – Jul 18, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
    Ajax, Ajax, ON, Canada
    Trained Afiwi Groove School instructors will introduce campers to the rhythms of the African-Caribbean diaspora and Latin America through dance, song, poetry, and visual arts.
  • Afiwi Camp July 21-28th
    Afiwi Camp July 21-28th
    Mon, Jul 21
    Afiwi Centre for Arts and Culture
    Jul 21, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – Jul 25, 2036, 4:00 p.m.
    Afiwi Centre for Arts and Culture, Pickering
    This Camp is Full

Shine with Afiwi Groove – Be an Inspired Mind

Join Afiwi Groove School and unlock your creative potential—just like Kevin Drew when he accepted the MusicCounts Inspired Minds Ambassador Award. Discover the power of rhythm, expression, and cultural connection through our dance and drum programs. Be part of a community that celebrates resilience, artistry, and personal growth.

🎵 Ready to find your rhythm?

2025 in Numbers

100K

Dollars
Raised

1K

Graduate
Students

120

Events Perfomance

Testimonials

Afiwi Groove School is an amazing space where kids thrive through drumming, African dance, and the arts. It’s not just great for the children, but also for volunteers and workers to connect and grow. The energy is uplifting, and the sense of community is strong. Every Black person in the community should experience it—it’s a powerful way to reconnect with our culture.

Our Partners

A list of companies we’ve worked with over the years.
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