by Kate Peterson | Mar 13, 2019 | Events, News
The highly-regarded Brooklyn-based Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation, which is celebrating its 18th Anniversary this year, has scheduled an Open House event at its new location, PS 21 on Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. The Foundation relocated to...
by Kate Peterson | Feb 13, 2019 | News
Drummers in a scene from the Asase Yaa African American Dance Theater’s production of “Drum Love” (Photo credit: Solwazi Afi Olusola) Brooklyn-based dance company raises the roof, spirits and funds through exuberant African dancing and intoxicating drum...
by Kate Peterson | Feb 13, 2019 | News
The Brooklyn-based and highly-regarded Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation will be contributing to several major Black History Month Celebrations throughout the Tri-State area this month, highlighted by the return of “The HBCU SHOW,” an original play which...
by Kate Peterson | Jan 30, 2019 | Events, News
Asase Yaa is powered by our community. As a nonprofit, we rely on the generous support of our donors to help us keep African culture alive. Members of our donor community receive complimentary tickets, access to our pre-show reception, free classes, and discounts...
by Kate Peterson | Jan 4, 2019 | Events, News
We’re very excited to announce that Asase Yaa will kick off 2019 with a special performance of our original production DRUM LOVE on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Symphony Space in Manhattan. (see details below). “Drum Love” is also the title of Asase...
by Kate Peterson | Dec 21, 2018 | News
We’re ecstatic and very excited to have contributed to the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater’s 60th Anniversary annual holiday performance run at the City Center, (November 28 – December 30). The title song, “The Love” (from our debut album...
Asase Yaa Foundation to celebrate community with 9th annual ART IS ALIVE FestivalSeptember 11, 2025The 9th Annual Art is Alive Festival was featured in New York Amsterdam News. [Read More]
ASASE YAA’S SIZZLING SUMMER 2025July 14, 2025This summer, the Asase Yaa Cultural Foundation sparked creativity and connection through youth performances, a finale recital honoring Black dance, and a vibrant Children’s Summer Arts Camp featuring an original play inspired by Ghanaian folklore. Our participation in St. Maarten’s Emancipation Day and Brooklyn’s African Arts Festival further celebrated heritage and resilience, making the season unforgettable. [Read More]
The Rhythms & Movements of African American Culture FestivalJanuary 28, 2025Featured in TIME OUT [Read More]
Art is Alive in the NewsSeptember 9, 2024Asase Yaa Cultural Art Foundation's 8th Annual Art is Alive was featured several publications. [Read More]
Brooklyn summer camp helps kids explore African culturesJune 17, 2024The Children’s Summer Arts Camp was featured in an article on Yahoo Life. [Read More]
Dreams in Action Gala: A Night of African ExcellenceMarch 10, 2024Dreams In Action was an evening filled with African-Inspired gourmet dining, live entertainment, inspiring art installations, performances and dance party featuring DJ Spinna. Lear more about the night, including our honorees: Atiba Edwards, Cheryl Todmann, Malik Yoba, and NYC First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright. [Read More]