BEDFORD-STUYVESANT — THE ASASE YAA Cultural Arts Foundation is set to host the ninth annual ART IS ALIVE performing arts festival later this month from Sept. 14-20, a week-long celebration of the music, dance and culture of the African diaspora. The free festival will feature more than 20 hours of arts programming, along with workshops, vendors, food and drink and networking events, at Asase Yaa’s headquarters at 506 Macdonough St.
Festival highlights include daily master classes in a variety of dance styles, including salsa, tap, traditional West African and Haitian, majorette and more, as well as a block party grand finale on Saturday, Sept. 20, featuring live music and spoken word performances.
Reservations for dance classes are required in advance, and can be made online through Asase Yaa’s website, where a full schedule can also be found.
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