The Friends of Sironka Dance Troupe
The dance troupe has come together for tours on three different occasions. The first time was in 2002, the second in 2004, and now again in 2005.
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The First Donor
Mark Qurio met with Sironka when he (Sironka) was
in the process of seeking sponsors, and venues for his
dance troup to be able to come to America in 2002.
Sironka gave a presentation at an NAACP meeting
(where the Spokane chapter had invited him to speak)
and after this Mr. Qurio gave him a $2000 Dollar
donation. This money was extremmely welcome as it
helped pay for printing of the Dance troup Fundraising
T-Shirts which then led Sironka to meet his biggest
donnor and now close friend!
While selling these T-Shirts at Starbucks coffehouse,
Sironka met with the man and latter his wife, who
singlehandedly paid for ALL 11 AIRTICKETS!!! for the
dance troupe to come to America!!
His friends however had him vow to keep their identity
annonumous and hence we are not able to publicise
their identity!
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Dance Troupe in 2002 and in 2004
The complete dance troupe on the first and second tours.
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Tryouts for the 2004 dance troupe
Tryouts for each new tour are held at Sironka's home outside of Kiserian, as are practice sessions. |
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Practice session for the 2005 tour
Dancers contemplate Sironka's suggestions for improving their performance.
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The Milking Song
Dancer Agnes performs her solo, a beautiful and gentle traditional Maasai song about milking. |
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Sironke as new lead vocalist
Sironke practices his lead vocalist steps in front of the row of dancers.
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Allowing the webmaster just one more photo after practice
Dance troupe members pose with Sironka after a long practice. |
