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Culture
Narts Dance Ensemble
The Narts Dance Ensemble (NDE) is a Circassian, Adygha dance troupe located in Wayne, New Jersey sponsored by The Circassian Benevolent Association. It is the only performing Circassian dance ensemble located in the United States. Also known as the Cherkes, the ensemble consists of 150+ kids from ages about 5-28 years old! Our goal is to demonstrate the arts and traditions of our homeland and flourish Adigha culture through dance and music.
Education
Amin Samkough Sunday School
The Amin Samkough Sunday School is a non-profit religious and cultural school run every Sunday. Students will learn about the ideals of Islam as well as Circassian History and Language.
Organization
Executive Board
Hakan Cinaz
President
Jan Bachok
Vice President
Harun Ates
Board Member
Laura Karden
Board Member
Dana Wojokh
Board Member
Board Member
Ayad Khogal
Board Member
Board Member
Hamid Shubak
Board Member (IMAM)
Board Member
Kamar Tsay
Board Member
Board Member
Berrin Altan
Board Member (Treasurer)
Board Member
Council
Marj Samkough
Chairman
Zack Barsik
Vice Chairman
Abdin Karden
Council Member
Ilker Sezen
Council Member
Suha Kurmanov
Council Member
Nawras Said
Council Member
Rosa Janbourah
Council Member
Tamer Mamkej
Council Member
Audit Members
Vacant
Audit Member
Vacant
Audit Member
Amir Issa
Audit Member
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