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BAM Presents: A Celebration of African Diasporic Dance
- Part of
- DanceAfrica Festival 2024
UPCOMING Performances
VENUE
Pier 6 at Liberty Lawn
TICKET INFORMATION
Registration is required to attend this event. A limited number of spaces are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Register here.
Leadership support for
BAM’s strategic initiatives provided by:
Leadership support for BAM Access Programs provided by the Jerome L. Greene Foundation
Leadership support for programming in the
Howard Gilman Opera House and off-site programs provided by:
Leadership support for
BAM’s strategic initiatives provided by:
Leadership support for
BAM Community programs provided by
The Thompson Family Foundation
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Meet the Teacher
Yasmar Cruz is a Puerto Rican artist, educator, and nonprofit leader with over a decade of experience based in New York City. She holds a BA in Performing Arts & Public Relations from the University of Puerto Rico and a Master’s in Dance Education from the City University of New York. In NYC, she has worked with youth educational programs and nonprofit organizations developing, implementing, evaluating, and delivering culturally relevant curriculums for over 2,000 students. As a guest artist for dance companies, she performed in opening acts for the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, MACY’s Day Parade, Lincoln Center Galas, and as part of the opening performances for The Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade with Danza Fiesta. She is a recipient of the Cycle IX Innovative Cultural Advocacy Fellowship (ICA) from the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute in New York City. In 2021, she received the Communitas America Community Impact Award for her holistic wellness initiative incorporating dance and yoga with BIPOC women during the pandemic. In May, she was appointed as the Director of Education & Programs of Casita Maria, Center for the Arts & Education.
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