Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation

First Day of Classes
2025-10-04 | Asase Yaa School of the Arts, 506 Macdonough Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11233, United States

Monsters on Macdonough Halloween Party
2025-10-31 | Asase Yaa School of the Arts, 506 Macdonough Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11233, United States

Celebrating the 50th Birthday of Founder and Artistic Director Yao Ababio
2025-11-29 | Asase Yaa School of the Arts, 506 Macdonough Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11233, United States

Rise Up! Kwanzaa at Brooklyn Children’s Museum
2025-12-26 | Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11213, United States
Celebrate Kwanzaa returns to Brooklyn Children’s Museum this December! Celebrate the traditions of Kwanzaa at New York City’s largest family Kwanzaa event, presented in partnership with Brooklyn-based Brooklyn Children’s Museum.
Explore the seven principles of Kwanzaa through interactive workshops, dynamic live performances, and engaging art projects that honor heritage, community, and culture. This year, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop with special activities and tributes that showcase its enduring impact.
Now in its 16th year, Celebrate Kwanzaa takes place over 5 days, from Tuesday, December 26 through Saturday, December 30. Each day features a mix of repeating and unique programs designed for all ages. Save the dates and join us at this spirited cultural celebration!
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Kwanzaa at Children's Museum of Manhattan
2025-12-28 | Children’s Museum of Manhattan, 212 W 83rd St, New York, NY, 10024, United States
Kwanzaa Celebration: Verses of Unity
Sunday December 28, 2025
Learn and celebrate together the seven principles of Kwanzaa at CMOM! Every year families, and communities come together to honor the ancestors and celebrate African and African American culture.
Programs to Be Announced, visit: https://cmom.org/visit/public-programs/

25th Anniversary Celebration
2026-01-01 - 2027-01-01 | NY
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THE RHYTHMS & MOVEMENTS FESTIVAL
2026-02-20 19:30 - 2026-02-28 19:30 (America/New_York) | Various Venues, Brooklyn, NY

THE REVIVAL: DJEMBE IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM NATIONAL TOUR
2026-02-28 - 2026-05-25 | NY

2nd Annual Dreams in Action Gala
2026-05-12 18:00 - 23:00 | Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11213, United States
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Legacy in Motion Dance Recital
2026-06-21 16:00 - 18:00 | The Kaye Playhouse, 695 Park Ave, New York, NY, 10065, United States
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2026 Children's Summer Arts Camp
2026-07-06 - 2026-08-14 | Asase Yaa School of the Arts, 506 Macdonough Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11233, United States

Recycle for Education
2026-07-09 - 2026-08-13 | Asase Yaa School of the Arts, 506 Macdonough Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11233, United States

10th Annual Art Is Alive
2026-09-13 15:00 - 2026-09-20 18:00 | Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation, 506 Macdonough Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11233, United States
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Asase Yaa proudly presents our 10th Annual ART IS ALIVE Festival, a weeklong celebration culminating in our 2nd Annual BLOCK PARTY. It will be presented for seven days, Sunday, September 13 through Saturday, September 20. Our theme, “Rooted 10 Years Deep,” is inspired to unite our community, residents, neighbors, families, artists, cultural leaders, and people of all ages to become the Festival—it belongs to them!
All the Festival events will be held at 506 Macdonough Street, Bed-Stuy (between Patchen Avenue and Malcolm X Blvd).
The Festival will include 7 days of dance classes hosted by top instructors/choreographers. The Block Party will feature headlining artists, presentation of several community Awards, African and Diaspora inspired food and drink vendors, community artisans and product vendors.

Dance Drum and Wellness Classes:
Sun, Sept 13, 4PM Dyanne Harvey-Salaam, PilatesAccomplished dancer, educator, performing artist, choreographer, certified Pilates instructor, and assistant to the director of Forces of Nature Dance Theatre in New York.
Mon, Sept 14, 7pmJeffrey Page, MaliEmmy-Award nominated director and choreographer for theater, film, television, and contemporary music artists and tours.
Tues, Sept 15, 7pmMouminatou Camara, West AfricaFounder of the Seewe African Dance Company, former principal dancer of the world-renowned dance company, Les Ballet Africains, and respected performer and instructor worldwide.
Wed, Sept 16, 7pmNadia Djedunne, HaitianVeteran traditional Haitian folk dancer, choreographer, and revered certified teacher for the New York City Department of Education.
Thur, Sept 17, 7 pmYao Ababio, Djembe/West African/Asase Yaa styleFounder and Artistic Director of the Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Organization, Award-Winning choreographer, master Djembe/West African drummer, and teacher.
Fri, Sept 18, 7PMBabacar Mbaye, SenegaleseA renowned Senegalese choreographer, academic, expert instructor of Sabar dance and choreographer for the celebrated Sing Sing Rhythms performance group.

BLOCK PARTY PERFORMERS:
Asase Yaa African American Dance TheaterBessie Award-winning dance and drum ensemble celebrating its 25th Anniversary
Brooklyn United Marching BandOne of the Tri-state area’s most prestigious and energetic Southern and HBCU-style performance bands known for electrifying drumlines, dance routines, brass, and flags.
Kofi HunterA dynamic jazz and classical drummer/percussionist, composer, musician, and theater artist from Queens.
Farafina KanAn intergenerational performance ensemble that translates West African history, traditions, and culture through dance and music.
Mai-Elka Prado GilAn Afro-Panamanian songwriter/singer and cultural producer whose music fuses Latin pop, Salsa, Reggae, and Afro rhythms.
Something PositiveA NYC-based nonprofit educational group and ensemble of dancers, singers, and musicians who perform original music and dances inspired by Trinidadian andCaribbean arts and culture.
Cory VilegasCelebrated Salsa dancer, educator, choreographer, Founder and Artistic Director/Founder of Soul Dance Company, and master of Salsa ON2, hosts an interactive class.
