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Today is another day of sharing on "How Dance Resolves Conflict in our communities. Dance is a potential asset for the peacebuilding field, creating opportunities for nonverbal, embodied learning and relationships to the ‘other’. As a symbolic language communicated through the body, dance is one tool to support peacebuilders and communities in conflict to develop the range of their communication and understanding. Though the potential of dance is encouraging, there is also a need for ongoing reflection regarding implementation, and possible misuse of the arts. “Dance, when you’re broken open. Dance, if you’ve torn the bandage off. Dance in the middle of the fighting. Dance in your blood. Dance when you’re perfectly free.” – Rumi Join me at Musicals this Thursday 23rd Feb for a fun filled fellowship but yet a whole different learning experience as I Okurut cools down the Thursday evening with dance after taking them through how dance as an Art can resolve conflicts. Time:6:30pm. Location: Shell Club opp. UMA Main Gate. "A date worth attending with that dancing attire!"💃🏾🕺🏼 Kampala North Musical #Musical2theWorld Supported By RC Kampala North @rotaract_klanorthmusical @rotaractkampalasouth @rotaractklacity @rotaractclubo @rotaract_bugolobi @rotaract_najjeera @rctkajjansi @rac_kla_munyonyo @rotaractkampala @rotaryinternational @rotaractclubofkololo @rotarykampalacity @rotaryclubnakaserocentral @rotaryclubofkampalacentral @rotary_kololo_kampala @muyengassunset #rotary #rotaract #speaker #sharing #dance #knowledge #love #peaceofmind #peacebuilding #dancing #conflict #conflictresolution #talk #happiness #swingdance #traditional #lindyhop #traveldancer #instructorokurutgeorge (at Kampala, Uganda) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co_iFg5I8U0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Something Must Change. Everything sucks… now what do you do? Do you wallow in that negativity or do you do whatever you can to move out of it? Do you stay miserable or do you get some help that may lead you to better days? Do you succumb to your situation or will you make a change? The choice is always yours, but, let me tell you one thing: Avoiding how bad your times are right now removes all chances for you to improve. No matter what kind of situation, I go through now days, I won't stop sharing my services to people who are in need always like to @heart_of_dance_african_rythyms , #nagururemandhome which is kids prison in Kampala and others which I didn't mention. I am still calling upon individuals and organizations that would love to sponsor or donate so that I can keep on sharing #yoga #meditation and #dance to kids always. #heartofdanceafricarhythm #nagururemandhome #yoga #kidsyoga #peaceandlove #prisonyoga #slumyoga #communityyoga #communityswing #travelling #traveldancer #uganda🇺🇬 #Ugandaswingkids #SwingDanceUganda #Donate #sponsor #instructorokurutgeorge #inspiremeafricainitiative (at Kampala, Uganda) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoZgyKrLKU5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Accept that the negatives exist and accept that it is only a setback. To do that you must not run from them. Do not hide from the bad times and do not try to minimize them. Let them hurt. They are a sign that you have more growing to do to get to where you want to go, otherwise you would not even notice them. Just the fact that you are seeing the negatives shows that you want more positives, else you would not see them as negatives. If you are hurt from the break of a relationship it shows you how much love you want. If you hate being poor again or still or feel terrible about the incoming bills it shows you how much more wealth you still dream to have. And if you hate yourself and feel like nothing is going right it is because you still dream of a life where everything is. Do not let that dream die. For that you must accept that these are bad times that must change. If you do not let them be as bad as they are they will continue to creep up silently and overtake your life through the cracks and breaks. Accept that life sucks, that things are bad right now and then come to the only conclusion you can be that person you want to be. Am so happy, how am reaching out to different communities with #yoga and #meditation. Some of my projects are yoga in slums of Kampala, yoga in children's prisons. Am still calling for @lululemon @givebackyoga @yolohayoga @baronbaptisteyoga @yogaalliance @africayogaproject @yoga @yogajournal @uluyoga @stretchylicious @yogainspiration @aloyoga @alo @usmissionuganda @ministryofayush @svyasayic @svyasayogauniversity @bnys_2k19 To come out and support me to reach out to more communities in Uganda and others countries in Africa 🌍. @heart_of_dance_african_rythyms #givebackyogafoundation #heartofdanceafricarhythm #yolohayoga #kidsyoga #slumyoga #prisonyoga #communityyoga #yogamats #yogaheals #yogachallenge #yogaflow #yogainschools #yogatherapy #yogatogether #inspiremeafricainitiative #instructorokurutgeorge (at Kampala, Uganda) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnzT7tPo8l6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I really enjoy skating in calm and quiet places like this place "Pearl Marina" in Garuga. This is what I do apart from dance and yoga. Thanks to @lumala_official and his colleagues for inviting me. Photo by @julienaira8 #skatingskills #skatingisfun #skaters #skating #skatelife #fun #happiness #skateanddestroy #uganda🇺🇬 #pearlmarina #yoga #acroyoga #instructorokurutgeorge (at Pearl Marina Estates) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnrIUAZrmr8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The holidays has come to an end for some of the students as school calls them back again. In Uganda on 09th January 2023, that's when candidate classes from some schools have reported back to start up first term as last year's third term was cut short due to #ebola out break. This is the most important moment for me with children to practice #meditation as we prepare them to get back to school. Their minds has be in present and set their goals and objectives of this year. If you have your students there and you need them to acquire this kind of knowledge then hesitate to contact me anytime. Thanks so much to @roottorize for their generous supports of #yogamats and if you need quality yoga pants then just check out their website or page and purchase the best from them. Also know that each purchase you do, some of the percentage goes to communities of Uganda to access yoga @lululemon @yogaalliance @baronbaptisteyoga @aloyoga @alo @yolohayoga @yolohastudio @lululemonsg @lululemonexperiential @eduminofindia @ministryofayush @svyasayogauniversity @svyasayic @karuna.yoga.studio @yogajournal @yoga.pura.vida @violadavis @givebackyoga @usmissionuganda #yoga #yogaeverywhere #slumyoga #kidsyoga #childrenmentalhealth #communityyoga #acroyoga #Jamming #yogamats #yogateacher #peaceofmind #meditation #community #uganda🇺🇬 #instructorokurutgeorge #yogaflowwithokurut #Roottorise #heartofdanceafricarhythm #okurutgeorge (at Kampala, Uganda) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnODj4Qo8rT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Life z like a MOVIE. If u r afraid-DRAMA,If u r afraid-SUSPENSE,If u r angry-ACTION,When u luk at the mirror-HORROR,Now u r smilling-that's COMEDY. Travel, dance, love, learn and teach is the mission of 2023. Finally, tomorrow I will share with you all about the trip to Mozambique to attend @maputoafroswing 2023 and how you can contribute but February ends as we need to get flight tickets earlier before they become more expensive. #Lindyhop #swingdance #solojazz to the map of Africa now. #lindyhopperslife #lindy #lindyhopper #lindyhopping #swingout #swingdancelife #Swing #swingdancer #SoloJazz #solojazzpower #solocharleston #solojazzdance #solotravel #yoga #acroyoga #instructorokurutgeorge #acroyogapose #acroyogaflow #acroyogajam #yogamats #yogateacher #yogaflowwithokurut #SwingDanceUganda (at Jinja, Uganda) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnC1mSZrF59/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I let go of my past I`ve all done things that I aren’t proud of, or I have made decisions that I either regret or would rather forget in life. I am no exception. My life is filled with lost opportunities, missed chances, stupid choices, and near misses. The one thing I lost sight of while I held on to the past is this: my past does NOT have to equal my future! I can change my life, reinvent myself and start afresh ANYTIME I WANT! My mental baggage could weigh me down and make the rest of my journey through life a real slog. But, I decided to LET IT GO! Now, I don`t look back on all those things that happened and regret them. They were simply choices I made and I did the best I could with the person that I was. So many of us get into the trap of equating our past with who we are. LET IT GO! You can`t change what happened! It`s done! The future, however, is unwritten. While I can`t rewrite my past, I can create a masterpiece with what`s ahead of me, no matter what age I am. It`s up to me! Thank you so much for reading! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 2022 to 2023 post of the year. New beginning with new ideas and plans 2023 #SwingDanceUganda #yoga #acroyoga #instructorokurutgeorge #traveller #solojazz #LindyHop #Charleston #solojazzmoves #food #monk #community #slumyoga #kidsyoga #peaceandlove #meditation #blacklindyhoppersfund #collectivevoicesforchange #pacificswingdancefoundation #frannkiemanning #okurutgeorge (at Sheraton Kampala Hotel) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm2LZ6Or9x1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Being more disciplined isn’t an impossible task. It starts with having a healthy attitude towards self-discipline in general. Let’s agree on what it isn’t. Although it may seem like that at times, self-discipline isn’t something harsh, demanding, uncomfortable, or a form of self-punishment. So if that’s not it, what is self-discipline? It’s more of a lifestyle, an attitude, a mindset. You use your mind to observe, learn, think, make conclusions and decisions based on what you’ve learned. You also use your mind to experience the world around you and to improve yourself in all the ways that are important to you. What do you benefit from it? You gain freedom. You can grow. You can achieve mastery. And you can lead a life with more purpose. You get to be in charge. This means it is you who decides today that you’ll get better at something, create something valuable, or commit to a goal that will benefit you ten years down the road. You feel empowered to take that first step. It helps you do something important today. And when you do, you’ll notice how much having discipline can transform your life. This is what am always teaching my students and am so happy how they are progressing. #SwingDanceUganda #yoga #acroyoga #lindyhop #swingdance #traveling #kitgum #BeyondtheBeat2022 #youths #solojazz #instructorokurutgeorge #Ugandaswingkids (at Kitgum Municipality) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmGxOLKLzEO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Never give up. I made the decision never to quit no matter what, no matter how many times I fail, or how many times things get difficult, two things are going to happen; I either going to succeed, or I going to die trying! So now, I tell you to begin and make the decision that I will never ever going to quit no matter what, then you will succeed, it’s as simple as that! When I started this project, I knew that it will be hard in terms of funds for me to reach out all the districts with the team, I want to move with, but nevertheless I won't quit no matter what. Introduction of Lindyhop and Swing Dance in Northern Uganda is now in three big districts. I will be following up to see the growth of the dance and also sharing with them more platforms. Calling for more support so that we can finish up this project in Kitgum district well. I know people are really eager to watch the videos of the workshops. I have one challenge that my phone can't post videos and if I get a new then well and off for you to enjoy a lot of lovely videos. @the_love_wiz @bluemarbleday @blacklindyhf @jazzlinswing @lost0in0seoul @bad_ass_jazz_festival @usmissionuganda @lindyhopchamps @lindy_boogie_hoppers @frankiemanningfoundation @pacificswingdance @get_hep_swing @tenaarmstrong @anduze_jazz @herrangdancecamp @kaninikiiru @whatchaknow_jo @cousinskeether @sunnysideswingstudio @leelapetronio @littlebigswingcamp @camphollywood #blacklindyhoppersfund #BLHF #bluemarble #blhfoundation #blackdance #lindyhopper #lindy #Lindyhop #lindyhopping #lindyfocus #hermeslindy #1920sjazz #1930sjazz #yoga #acroyoga #instructorokurutgeorge #SwingDanceUganda #Ugandaswingkids #Uganda (at Kitgum Municipality) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl2ynNHo00z/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Finally, we are in our final destination on introduction of Lindyhop and Swing Dance in Northern Uganda. We have arrived today in Kitgum safely and ready to start the workshops with dancers here. We moved with some of our dancers from Heart of Dance African Rhymes who have been dancing it for more than two years to inspire, encourage and motivate more dancers here to pick up interest on the dance. To all #Lindyhop and #Swingdance communities, we are calling for your help has we have to finish up 15 days with these dancers here and the funds are not really well. Anybody who is willing to come in and support us to finish up this project that will be our great achievement of 2022 as it's ending now. Kitgum dancers, let's do this together and showcase the dance at #Beyond The Beat event happening on 14th and 15th December. #blacklindyhoppersfund #bluemarble #BLHF #lindyhopperslife #lindyhop #swingdance #swing #swingdancelife #swingdancelessons #swingdance #ugandaswingkids #SwingDanceUganda #instructorokurutgeorge #yoga #acroyoga #okurutgeorge (at Kitgum Municipality) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl1GsvDoGNL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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It was of pleasure to share this short moment with dancers of Lira and hope to see you again and again. Gulu is our next stop then we shall share with dancers there more about #lindyhop and #swingdance with it's history and values that I have learned during my time in Europe. I decided to travel with some of my students because I need them to take my foots of sharing #Lindyhop and #swingdance in Uganda and others of Africa 🌍. @blacklindyhf thanks so much for standing with us the Swing Dance Uganda to keep the culture alive and moving around the world. #lindyhop #lindyhoplife #lindyhopdance #dance #swingmusic #swingjazz #swingdance #1920s #1940s #blacklindyhoppersfund #blhf #swingdanceuganda #ugandaswingkids #yoga #acroyoga #instructorokurutgeorge (at Lira, Uganda) https://www.instagram.com/p/Clrk8LxLFl-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Today 27th November 2022, marks our first day of workshops about #Lindyhop and #swingdance introduction, with 16 dancers in Lira District, Northern Uganda. We have heard a lot about these dancers and their challenges in dance and what are they expecting from these workshops which will take few days. As the workshops, will continue we shall be expecting more dancers joining in to learn more and also share with each other. We need to thank @blacklindyhf for facilitating these workshops so that we can have more dancers to be motivated and encouraged into African American dance. Stay more to come with the videos and photos always. @blacklindyhf @pacificswingdance @camphollywood @littlebigswingcamp @ilhc.europe @lindyhopchamps @lindy_boogie_hoppers @sunnysideswingstudio @swingtv_tr @jazzlinswing @frankiemanningfoundation @collectivevoicesforchange #swingdancelife #swingdancers #swingdancelessons #yoga #acroyoga #lindy #lindyhopper #instructorokurutgeorge #lindy26 #lindyhoppers #lindyfocus #blacklindyhoppersfund #Swingdance #Ugandaswingkids #lira #dancers #workshops #SwingDanceUganda (at Lira, Uganda) https://www.instagram.com/p/CleaKJ9L5Lz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Uganda Swing Kids represented Uganda Dance Uganda at #16days of Activism on #Gender Based Violence in our community. This event brought a lot of people and they managed to enjoy our performances. Much love for #swingdance and #lindyhop in Uganda. #Ugandaswingkids #lindyhopper #lindyhop #lindyhopdance #dance #swingdancelife #swingdancer #swingdancefestival #kids #SoloJazz #solojazzdance #solocharleston #traveling #unwomen #16days #orangetheworld #orangetheworldin16days #instructorokurutgeorge #yoga #acroyoga #peaceofmind #SwingDanceUganda (at Imperial Royale Hotel) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClXJOl-oWwa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I Kept Pushing - I could have stopped at thousands of points before this and life would have been so much easier. I could have done what everyone told me to do, getting only the bare minimum done and spent my entire life wasting it away. But that wouldn’t have made me happy. Although it was tough and although I wanted to give up thousands of times before, I didn’t. I kept going. This is why I am here today. As am planning to share my knowledge of #yoga and #swingdance to dancers in Northern Uganda and I will be starting with Lira district. I still need more people to support me on this projects so that we have more young generations benefiting from it. If you like to be one of the sponsors for the workshops of #lindyhop, #swingdance and #yoga, which am going to do in Lira, Kitgum and Gulu just DM. @lululemon @yolohayoga @yogaalliance @yogajournal @laswingdanceposse @swingrevolutiontrojmiasto @lindyhopchamps @lindyhopjkpg @lindyholidaydancecamp #lindyhopperslife #lindyhopper #yogaeverywhere #yogaboy #yogamats #lindyhop #swingdancers #swingdancing #solojazz #yoga #acroyoga #instructorokurutgeorge #inspiremeafricainitiative #SwingDanceUganda #Ugandaswingkids #communityyoga #communityswing #heartofdanceafricanrhythm #peaceofmind #meditation #peaceofmind #okurutgeorge (at Kampala, Uganda) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClUZabPrDF8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I can't quite express just how much all of your birthday wishes meant to me. I adored each and every one of them, and want you all to know how very much I appreciate each of you taking a little time out of your day to think of me. I am truly touched by the sheer number of messages,phone and video calls I received for my birthday. I genuinely enjoyed reading all of your lovely comments, they each touched my heart and almost moved me tears! #yoga #yogateacher #acroyoga #instructorokurutgeorge #swingdancer #lindyhopper #Ugandaswingkids #SwingDanceUganda #traveldancer #dancer #yogi #happinessisachoice #happiness #peaceandlove #peaceofmind #meditation #purelandbuddhism #buddhism #yogaflowwithokurutgeorge (at Kampala, Uganda) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClGHra7rIe9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Happy Birthday to me I won't get much weird about getting older. I won't forget hat I am still young from heart and soul. I will show my crazy spirit throughout my life and enjoy my birthday with lots of crazy and happy moments. My age is merely a number and nothing more than that. I make it worth while. I need to say thanks to people whom I can't mention all here, who have supported me through my journey of life. Entrusting me without any doubt from day one upto to date. Those who advise me, support me financially, give me opportunities, with me in good and bad situations. The love of #Lindyhop, #Swingdance and #yoga have made me smile more than I thought, I can be always. Now, I think I need also to get someone to be part of my life, single life is fun but it's good to be two and have more fun. 📸📸 @Jeanette #happybirthday #yoga #acroyoga #instructorokurutgeorge #lindyhop #swingdance #SwingDanceUganda #yogaflowwithokurutgeorge (at Maastricht, Netherlands) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck-YlPCrbDg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=