Dance. Begins Before Birth. Join the Conversation _
The first seminar “Dancing Starts at Home – Introducing Discussions Around Multiculturalism ‘Race’ & Identity” to Your Children, I covered stereotypes, the current teen pregnancy campaign in NYC, culture, the arts and tools for parents …
Taught my first class of my newest residency. NYCity Explorers is my host and I am working with students ages 2-6 years old. The students, dancing scholars as I call them are excited to join …
I recently had dinner with film producer, author, mom, and wife to Spike Lee, Tonya Lewis Lee along with friend and health guru Latham Thomas, friend Kisha Edwards-Gandsy, founder of NYCity Explorers, developer Deanna Williams and others after a private screening of Tonya’s latest documentary, “Crisis in the Crib: Saving Our Nations Babies” which you should all check out. Tonya is … (more…)
I am so grateful I could host my 1st Annual Yauri Dalencour Dance Black History Month Celebration and Benefit which was an absolute blast. Through the event, I was able to …
So where do I begin? My first fundraising benefit for Yauri Dalencour Dance was a phenomenal experience. I am still processing it all and taking it in. The level of support I received is incredible. …
Hip Hip – A 40-Year Neo Romantic Period
Sage Salvo (born Gilbert Newman Perkins) is the creator of Words Liive, an innovative literary arts program that aims to elevate the lyrical genius in hip-hop lyrics through a literary analysis which pairs historical poetry with the poetry of hip-hop by means of their respective use of literary devices… (more…)
Joanna Arnow is a phenomenal filmaker who I was introduced to by a friend and neighbor whose daughter aslo attends school with my little. Joanna has some pretty amazing work! She was … (more…)
Bradley Vailntin, known as Super Bad Brad on YouTube is a singer and song writer of the band Meridian. The Brooklyn based band was formed by Bradley and guitarist Yohimbe Sampson in 2010. Meridian recently … (more…)
Ahmed is a composer & pianist & one of the musical talents who will be accompanying me when I set foot on the floor to dance my heart out (no pun intended) since my heart was repaired. Recap: doctors inserted a 35mm in diameter implant in my heart to plug several holes including three larger ones 3 months ago today. Wisdom: if you learn nothing from me aside from a) follow your dreams & b) never give up on your dreams, it would be c) get your heart checked out… (more…)
