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SUNSHINE DANCE ELITE Feel the Rhythm, Share the Joy, Change Lives.

We are thrilled to welcome someone extraordinary! Our stage, hearts, and dreams are always open ready to transform every visitor into family.

Every time you join us, you help create lasting memories and open new opportunities for our talented children. Your support keeps the rhythm alive!

● Kiganda Dance

● Amagunju Dance

● Entogoro Dance

● Imbalu dance

● Larakaraka Dance

● Ekitaguriro Dance

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WHO WE ARE

Sunshine Dance Elite is a group of children from our shelter, united by their passion for dance. Through competitions and performances, they develop their skills, express their talents, and build lasting friendships. The group also immerses them in Ugandan culture, with traditional music, dance, and corporate worship. This helps the children heal, grow in their faith, and embrace a brighter future.

WHAT WE DO

Sunshine Dance Elite offers spiritual, personal, and cultural growth for children at Save Sunshine Shelter for Kids in Uganda. Through competitions and performances, our children share Christ’s love, deepen their faith, and learn to serve others. This initiative supports Save Sunshine Shelter's mission to empower vulnerable children, equipping them to become strong leaders for Jesus Christ.

OUR MISSION

As part of our mission, Sunshine Dance Elite also offers an immersive experience of Ugandan culture, showcasing traditional singing and dancing accompanied by African instruments. Additionally, the group shares powerful corporate worship moments and brief testimonies from our children, offering a deeper connection to their stories and the impact of the shelter.

Why We Equip The Children with Skills

“We believe every child is naturally gifted, and our responsibility is to help them express their talents through the arts.” By equipping children with skills, we empower them to face the world with a positive outlook and the ability to shape their own futures. We encourage them to explore their talents through activities like music, instrumental training, and football, which also serve as emotional therapies. These activities help them heal from their past experiences, shift focus from their struggles, and look forward to a brighter future.

Keeping the Gift of Music Alive in Street Children

The verse from 1 Peter 4:10, "As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace," inspires us to nurture the unique talents within every child, including those rescued from the streets. It reminds us that their gifts, whether in dance, music, or drama, are blessings meant to be shared.

By teaching them these creative arts, we help them discover their purpose and restore their sense of worth. This stewardship of talent fosters healing, unity, and joy in their lives. As God's grace is varied, so are the talents He entrusts to us, making each child's expression a testament to His glory. Through these arts, they find not just skill but hope and a community of belonging.

The Role of Music in Rehabilitating Street Children Rescued from the Streets

Music has long been recognized for its therapeutic powers, and it plays a crucial role in the rehabilitation of street children who have been rescued from the harsh realities of street life. For these children, music provides a safe, creative outlet through which they can express emotions that are often difficult to verbalize. Street children often experience trauma, abuse, and neglect, and music offers them a form of emotional release and healing, helping them to process their past and build a sense of identity.

In a shelter environment, music therapy can be integrated into daily activities, creating a sense of routine and stability for the children. Learning an instrument, singing, or even engaging in music-based games fosters teamwork, patience, and discipline. It also allows these children to reconnect with their inner selves, building self-esteem and confidence. Music helps the children to move past their survival instincts and begin to thrive in a supportive community.

Moreover, music serves as a bridge for the children to reconnect with society. As they perform or listen to music, they are reminded that they are part of something larger than themselves a society that values creativity and emotional expression. This sense of belonging is vital for children who have spent years isolated from support systems.

Ultimately, music is not just a tool for rehabilitation; it is a means of empowerment, enabling these children to transform their lives and rediscover hope for the future. By providing a healing environment through music, we help street children not only to survive but to thrive.