Workhouse Film Institute: War/Dance with special guest, "The Ugandan Orphans Choir"

War/Dance follows the courageous efforts of Ugandan students as they pour their hearts into winning this year's music competition. The war has stolen their homes, their parents and their childhood. After a lifetime of trauma, the students have something magical to look forward to the National Music Competition in Kampala. Despite all odds, the children endlessly practice for performances, driven by heart, talent and the need to rebuild their lives. 

Prior to the film screening, the Workhouse will feature a very special performance from "The Ugandan Orphans Choir". They bring a message of hope to American audiences through the traditional rhythmic dances and songs of Africa. Performances include colorful African costumes and traditional instruments, such as drums and pan pipes, as the children sing and dance tribal songs from all over Africa.  For example, the Bwota dance is the "Dance of Courage" and is traditionally performed in large ceremonies.  Previous choirs have delighted audiences across the United States and Canada.

The children in "The Ugandan Orphans Choir" are provided with the educational tools necessary to break the cycle of poverty, from the beginning of their time as choir members, through the completion of trade school.  Touring with "The Ugandan Orphans Choir" gives the children a reason to dream big!  They are exposed to the opportunities that can be theirs, by working hard to further develop their art form and their education.