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“To teach is to learn twice” – Joseph Joubert
Teacher, Traveler, Speaker. Shaka Brown looks everywhere for teaching opportunities, which means that he looks everywhere for learning opportunities.<\/p>\n
He believes that the power of knowledge comes from sharing, and he has implemented this philosophy on a global scale. Shaka has taught, spoken, and shared in hundreds of cities over 40 countries. From dance to health and wellness; juggling to beach volleyball, Shaka is drawn to strengthening, honing, and improving the mind and the body.<\/p>\n
\u00a0 As a Boy Scout, Shaka learned to explore freely, and leave the campsite looking better than he found it. He applies his talents to that purpose. Whether tutoring mathematics, building solar-powered lights for farms in Nicaragua, or teaching latin dance to inner city students, Shaka gives an open ear, and open arms to the process of creating the world he wants to live in.<\/p>\n
\u00a0 As a professional Mambo instructor, Shaka Brown partnered with David Melendez to found the Capital Congress (Washington DC Salsa Congress)<\/a>. Since 2005, the mission of the Capital Congress has been to bring dancers, instructors, and performers to Washington DC for a celebration of latin music and dance. This annual festival has grown to a 4-day gathering of dancers from around the world. As director, Shaka continues to bring innovation to the event, providing scholarships, performance workshops, and learning, in a family-friendly environment.<\/p>\n