Building A Stronger Dance Community
Our Mission
Ngoma Center for Dance (N-Go-mah) is a 501(c)3 arts organization whose mission is to provide a conduit between multicultural dance artists and their enthusiasts, across generations and social classes, with a deeper understanding of the art of dance through intense community integration, inspirational performance, competitive training, and artist development.
Our Vision
Our vision is to present a performing dance company known locally, nationally and internationally for its brilliance in contemporary ballet and innovative dance works; train all students with the utmost refinement and education best-practices, and to enrich the lives of communities through our love of dance and theatre.
Our History
Wanting to create a company that celebrated diversity in 2007, Shawn Short organized his first initiative, Dissonance Dance Theatre (DDT), and financed the performance group’s productions though his personal resources. DDT pushes Short’s personal mission of inspiring contemporary artists who are looking to use their talents and develop their professional skills
Organizational Values
Competitiveness – We provide high-quality training in arts education.
Diversity – We believe in an inclusive environment built around sharing ideas, culture, and expertise.
Individual Initiative – We value and encourage professional development to create “self-starter” employees.
Getting The Job Done – We entrust our staff and leadership to provide service to customer satisfaction.
Innovation – We are creative professionals dedicated to designing, and implementing exceptional programming.
Reliability – We pride ourselves on keeping a “listening ear” to the needs of the community.
Standardization – We strive to create a professional standard for service and programs.
Vision – We constantly consider the future and how we can grow to serve our public.
Diversity – We believe in an inclusive environment built around sharing ideas, culture, and expertise.
Individual Initiative – We value and encourage professional development to create “self-starter” employees.
Getting The Job Done – We entrust our staff and leadership to provide service to customer satisfaction.
Innovation – We are creative professionals dedicated to designing, and implementing exceptional programming.
Reliability – We pride ourselves on keeping a “listening ear” to the needs of the community.
Standardization – We strive to create a professional standard for service and programs.
Vision – We constantly consider the future and how we can grow to serve our public.
