Kwanzaa 365 Connection: How Dance, Rhythm, and Culture Are Healing Savannah Communities

In this episode of Savannah Spotlight, hosts Renee LaSalle and Michelle Horne sit down with Imani Poole, founder of Kwanzaa 365 Connection, to discuss how dance, drumming, mindfulness, and cultural arts are helping people across Savannah reconnect with themselves and each other. Rooted in West African dance traditions from Mali, Guinea, and Senegal, Kwanzaa 365 Connection creates year-round programs focused on physical wellness, emotional healing, youth confidence, and community resilience. In this conversation, you’ll learn: • How movement and rhythm support mental wellness • Why cultural arts create deeper community connection • The impact dance programs can have on youth confidence • What the Afro Wellness Experience brings to Savannah • How families, adults, and children can get involved Kwanzaa 365 Connection offers weekly classes, workshops, performances, and mentorship opportunities throughout the Savannah area. Find Kwanzaa 365 Connection: www.kwanzaaconnect.org