Four programmes, one mission
Everything Icyeza Foundation does sits under one of four programmes , each a different way we keep Rwandan and African culture visible, taught and celebrated in Poland.
Ballet Icyeza Polska
Our traditional Rwandan dance troupe, performing at cultural festivals, embassy events and community celebrations across Poland and beyond. Ballet Icyeza is where the foundation's story began, and it remains the most visible way we share heritage with new audiences.
Explore MoreCultural Workshops
Regular sessions for children and young adults covering Rwandan language basics, oral history and storytelling traditions. Workshops run alongside dance rehearsals so families can take part together, and are open to anyone curious about Rwandan culture , not just the diaspora.
Check upcoming eventsCommunity Projects
Public festivals, cultural evenings and joint events with Polish institutions, embassies and other diaspora groups. These projects are how the foundation builds bridges , introducing Rwandan culture to new audiences and creating shared spaces for celebration.
Partner with usCultural Education
One-on-one and group mentorship for young Rwandans navigating life in Poland , from settling in, to studies, to staying connected to identity and community. Many of our mentors came up through Ballet Icyeza themselves.
Get involvedCurrent & upcoming projects
Specific initiatives running under our four programmes.
Costume & Instrument Fund
Raising funds to replace and expand traditional costumes and drums for performances.
Icyeza Cultural Evening 2026
A public showcase of Rwandan dance, music and food, open to the whole Warsaw community.
Youth Language Circle
Weekly Kinyarwanda conversation sessions for children growing up outside Rwanda.
New Member Intake
Open auditions and onboarding for new Ballet Icyeza dancers and drummers.
TT Warsaw Expo Showcase
A featured performance introducing Rwandan traditional dance to expo audiences.
Diaspora Storytelling Archive
Recording oral histories and stories from Rwandan elders in the Polish diaspora.
Support a programme or project
Three simple ways to back the work above.
Fund a project
Sponsor a specific project, like the Costume & Instrument Fund or an upcoming event.
Get in touchGive your time
Volunteer to help run workshops, events, or support the dance troupe directly.
VolunteerBring us in
Invite a programme or Ballet Icyeza itself to take part in your event or institution.
Start a conversationEvery programme starts with people like you
Whether it's dancing, teaching, mentoring or giving , there's a place for you in one of these programmes.