WezWez for Schools & Youth
Movement and Mindfulness Designed for Students
Bring WezWez Wellness to Your School
In today’s classroom, students need more than just physical activity—they need tools to manage stress, build confidence, and connect with their community. WezWez for Schools offers a unique blend of emotional regulation and cultural immersion, helping students thrive both in and out of the classroom.
Program Benefits for Schools
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): Our sessions directly support SEL goals by promoting teamwork, empathy, and collective joy, strengthening the social fabric of the student body.
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Self-Regulation Tools: Students learn somatic techniques to release stored emotions. Integrated breathwork and affirmations support the nervous system while encouraging positive self-talk and a healthy self-image.
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Enhanced Focus: By integrating rhythmic coordination with breath, WezWez helps improve cognitive focus and classroom engagement.
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Inclusive Physical Activity: We provide a non-competitive environment where every body and ability level is celebrated.
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Cultural Pride & Identity: Utilizing Ethiopian traditional dance, we foster global awareness and help students bridge cultural gaps, creating a sense of belonging for students of all backgrounds.
Session Details
WezWez is designed to be a "turn-key" solution that fits easily into your existing school day or after-school programming.
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Target Groups: Custom curriculums tailored for Elementary, Middle, and High School age groups.
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Duration: 30–60 minute sessions.
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Frequency: Flexible scheduling; most schools partner with us for weekly sessions or intensive 4-week residencies.
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Led by Experts: Our instructors are specialized in both cultural dance and youth-focused programming.
Recent Program Themes
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Identity Building: Using heritage rhythms to build self-esteem and ancestral connection.
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Focus & Flow: Utilizing breathwork to prepare for testing or high-concentration tasks.
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Intergenerational Healing: Special sessions where youth and elders share movement together to foster community wisdom.
Bridge the gap between joyful movement and mindful focus. Inquire today to bring WezWez school residencies and virtual workshops to your community.
Let’s Create the Culture of Wellness Together
Note on Location: On-site sessions are available throughout the DMV (DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia). For locations outside of a 30-mile radius of Washington, DC, a modest travel fee may apply. Virtual sessions are available globally.