The Eritrean Youth Dance Group of Seattle was formed in 1997 by Senait Ogbe Habte, in an effort to allow youth of Eritrean descent living in the Seattle area an opportunity to preserve their native culture while sharing their customs and traditions with the rest of the world. Representation matters and our goal is to equip our youth with a sense of identity and belonging to their Eritrean roots. We do this through dance and try our best to showcase all 9 ethnolinguistic groups of Eritrea.
Expectations (of all members):
Positive Attitude
Commitment
Punctuality
Communication
Representation
Impact:
Identity – appreciation of self/culture
Building Leaders
Creating and developing lasting friendships & networks of support.
FUN
Legacy:
Influence in Seattle & abroad
Consistently cultivate a positive & safe environment for Eritrean youth & families.
Represent Eritrea and ALL ERITREANS in a positive way.
