The 13th Annual Finale Recital, BLACK DANCE IS..., by Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation took place at Hunter College's Sylvia and Danny Kaye Playhouse. The event was sold out, showcasing the importance of Black dance heritage. Students aged 3 to 17 performed various dance styles, including West African, modern jazz, Hip-Hop, tap, and ballet. The foundation's new community arts center in Bedford-Stuyvesant will provide enhanced facilities for the upcoming season. This year's recital theme honored the history of Black dance and its global cultural significance.
The sold-out event brought together families, friends and neighbors to celebrate the power, rhythm and cultural heritage of Black dance across generations and cultures worldwide.
Students ages 3 to 17 delivered a high-energy showcase featuring West African, modern jazz, Hip-Hop, tap and ballet styles taught during the School of the Arts' 37-week youth dance program.
This year's theme, BLACK DANCE IS..., honored the rich history of Black dance and its influence on global art and culture.
The recital highlighted Asase Yaa's ongoing commitment to preserving and promoting African diasporic traditions through education and performance in Brooklyn and beyond.
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