by Kate Peterson | Jul 12, 2022 | News
Reposted from BroadwayWorld.com Asase Yaa School of the Arts today announced a fundraising campaign to renovate their new home, a stand-alone 3,500-foot space at 1005 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NYC. To transform it into the dream space that Asase Yaa aspires to provide...
by Kate Peterson | Apr 25, 2022 | News
PLEASE JOIN US IN SUPPORTING WQXR RADIO’S KIDS & FAMILY WEEK APRIL 25 – MAY 1, 2022 We’re happy to announce that Asase Yaa’s non-profit radio promotion partner WQXR Radio, New York’s music service, is kicking off its first Kids &...
by Kate Peterson | Mar 7, 2022 | Events, News
An Asase Yaa Entertainment ProductionDirected and choreographed by Yao Ababio – featuring – The Asase Yaa African American Dance Theater Executive Produced by Kofi Osei Williams SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 @ 7PM TICKETS $30 – $50 | VIP STARTING AT $100...
by Kate Peterson | Mar 6, 2022 | Events, News
Asase Yaa African American Dance Theater will perform as part of the 2022 DanceAfrica Festival, May 27-30 at the Brooklyn Academy of the Arts. “THIS FESTIVAL HEALS, PUMPS UP, AND MOVES ONE TO TEARS.” —DANCE ENTHUSIAST The nation’s largest festival dedicated to African...
by Kate Peterson | Dec 21, 2021 | News
It Was All a Dream has been featured in multiple publications since it was announced. Follow the links to read more. The Brooklyn Paper Patch.com Baristanet BroadwayWorld.com CityGuide Dance-Tech doNYC...
by Kate Peterson | Dec 15, 2021 | News
You can learn more about Launch at their website: https://www.launchschool.org/...
by Kate Peterson | Apr 1, 2021 | Events, News
The venerable Brooklyn-based non-profit, Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation, whose core tenets are to Enrich, Educate, Entertain African history artforms and history through its programs for children to adults, has announced its “It Was All A Dream,” 20th Anniversary....
by Kate Peterson | Nov 8, 2020 | Events, News
FOLLOW US TO WATCH: FollowFollow “Rise Up!” is a one-hour taped concert, featuring African inspired music, dance, and words and will premiere on YouTube and Facebook Live at 8 pm. Funds raised from the benefit concert are being distributed by the Nigerian-based...
by Kate Peterson | Jul 30, 2020 | News
The Asase Yaa “Raising Our Voices” event has been featured in the Brooklyn Paper and the Queens Ledger. Click the links to read the articles. Brooklyn Paper: Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation “Raising Our Voices for Black Youth Virtual Benefit Concert”...
by Kate Peterson | Jul 21, 2020 | Events, News
FOLLOW US TO WATCH: FollowFollowFollow We’re incredibly excited to announce the premiere of our first virtual performance event, RAISING OUR VOICES FOR BLACK YOUTH BENEFIT CONCERT, Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 8 PM. It will be broadcast via OBS streaming services on...
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]