June 18th, 2022
Izizwe Dance Studio, under the direction of Amy Xotyeni, is a non-competitive dance studio with a mission to make the highest quality dance training accessible to young people of all backgrounds. Located in Lawrence Ma. Izizwe focuses on developing and nurturing strong dancers while preparing them for success as artists, leaders, and individuals.
We offer the necessary techniques needed for those pursuing dance in college, professionally, on Broadway, or recreationally. Classes at Izizwe Dance Studio are centered around the development of strong technique while expressing and understanding oneself clearly through movement. We want our students to feel empowered both as individuals and as a diverse community.
We believe everyone should have access to professional dance training and education. Our low cost tuition, scholarship programs, collaborations, and educational workshops have provided access to high quality dance education to hundreds of people in various settings.
Izizwe is committed to developing and maintaining a strong, sustainable, and culturally rich dance community within the city of Lawrence and The Merrimack Valley. Through Izizwe, dance artists have space and resources to create and share new work in an accessible and inclusive environment.
Izizwe offers the following programming
Education, Artist Development, and Outreach
2022/2023 Dance Classes, Schedule, and Class Descriptions
Dancer Mcebisi Xotyeni performs with Lawrence musician Lone Sol at Essex Art Center
Izizwe Dance Studio Scholarship Program
We believe every young person should have access to high quality dance education. Since 2020 Izizwe has provided over 15 full or partial scholarships to students in need of tuition assistance who have shown exceptional passion and work ethic.
Thanks to The Lawrence Cultural Council Izizwe is currently distributing ten additional scholarships to Lawrence residents. Students who receive a scholarship can take up to three classes per week free of charge. The scholarship also provides access to our summer programming and performance opportunities and covers the cost of dance attire and costumes.
