Unlock your creative potential with NAI

Dive into the vibrant world of Nnanda Arts Initiative's events and workshops in Montreal, Quebec. Whether you're passionate about music, dance, or drama, we offer enriching experiences designed to foster creativity, cultural understanding, and community connection. Join us and discover a journey of artistic growth and cultural preservation.

Our engaging events & workshops

Nnanda Arts Initiative provides a diverse range of arts, dance, and drama activities tailored for all ages and skill levels in Montreal. From rhythm workshops to expressive cultural dance and captivating theatre, our programs are designed to inspire, educate, and empower participants across the community.

Music workshops & events

Explore rhythm and percussion with hand drumming and body percussion, focusing on timing and ensemble playing. Engage in vocal and music expression sessions, covering group singing, vocal technique, and song interpretation. Learn traditional rhythms, contemporary percussion, and storytelling through music.

Dance workshops & classes

Join cultural dance workshops to learn traditional and heritage-based movements, alongside group choreography. Experience contemporary and creative dance with improvisation and expressive movement. Youth dance intensives focus on technique, stamina, and stage presence, fostering teamwork and discipline.

Drama & theatre workshops

Develop acting and performance skills, including voice, movement, and character development, through improvisation and scene work. Participate in storytelling and play creation, turning personal experiences into original theatre pieces and youth-led narratives, enriching cultural understanding.

More than just art: it's connection & growth

At Nnanda Arts Initiative, we go beyond individual disciplines. Explore cross-disciplinary arts fusion workshops, blending music, dance, and drama for collaborative projects. We also organize vibrant community arts events and showcases, offering open workshops, cultural celebrations, and inspiring end-of-program performances. Our overall approach emphasizes creative expression, cultural understanding and preservation, skill-building through participation, and strong community connection in Montreal, Quebec.

Who can join our programs

Nnanda Arts Initiative activities welcome children, youth, and adults, from beginners to advanced participants. While many programs are youth-centered to foster talent and leadership, adults are warmly encouraged to join community workshops, cultural events, and collaborative projects. Our inclusive learning environment ensures everyone feels supported and challenged, celebrating diversity of age and experience to strengthen learning, mentorship, and shared growth.

What you'll learn & experience

When you join NAI, you’ll gain practical artistic and creative skills in music, rhythm, movement, and performance, alongside a deeper cultural knowledge and understanding of diverse traditions. Experience boosted confidence and self-expression in a safe space, fostering a strong sense of connection and belonging within our creative community. Achieve personal growth through improved communication and teamwork, participate in exciting performances or showcases, and contribute to original creations. Participants discover abilities they didn’t know they had, fostering discipline, focus, and leadership.