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Asase Yaa School of the Arts (AYSA) was founded in 2010 with the mission to provide quality dance and drum instruction to boys and girls students ages 3 to 18. Through intensive study and technical training in various dance forms that include tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, modern, and African, students become well versed in their genre over the course of the 37 week program (which typically runs from October to June). The first three months of the program is focused on technique and the remaining months are focused around creating routines and choreography designed for a culminating recital annually held in June at a distinguished local venue. Based on the belief that art is a powerful tool in helping youth learn about their historical connection to Africa, AYSA’s approach to instruction is intentionally holistic. So beyond teaching dance and drum, AYSA seeks to develop students’ self-esteem. In a safe and nurturing environment that honors one’s unique contributions while also respecting the collective body, students gain confidence, learn important interactive social skills, and develop a sense of cultural pride that enables them to become productive citizens of the world.

Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation