Creative & Performing Arts

Help unlock confidence, creativity, and opportunity for children who need it most.

Developing Essential Life Skills

Our Mission

Every year, Imibala’s Creative and Performing Arts Department offers more than 600 children the opportunity to explore creativity, build confidence, and develop essential life skills in ways that are not always possible within the classroom.

Guided by dedicated Imibala facilitators and volunteers, children are encouraged to express themselves and discover hidden talents, while growing in self-belief. Imibala’s programmes are designed to complement each child’s school journey. Most activities provide enriching exposure over the course of one year, while ballet and art offer longer-term development for children with commitment and potential.

All sessions are carefully coordinated around school hours, ensuring learning and creativity go hand in hand. 

Creating safe, inspiring spaces

Our Vision

Where children can imagine new possibilities for their future, supporting them not only during their school years, but as they prepare for life beyond the classroom.

Programmes include:

Art

Drama

Modern Dance

Ballroom Dancing

Traditional African Dance

Ballet

Music

Pottery

Our Vision

Learner Testimonials

Greeting to my lovely sponsor…
I wrote this letter to inform you that I’ve received my uniform and thank you for giving me a wonderful gift in time of need. I appreciate you and thanks for giving me so much which I couldn’t afford and thank you for all these years that you have been sponsoring me.

Sisipho Ndzeku, 14 years old
I’d like to thank you all guys for the school uniform that you offer us as the children can’t buy the uniform for themself. And I also want to say to you… you don’t just help us you also help our parents. Thank you very very much this means everything to us. May you always keep on doing this.
Neliswe Yengiwe, 16 years old