Guest artist, Kwame Ross, seated center in the yellow shirt, speaks to the Legacy artists following a rehearsal. The intergenerational group listens as he encourages the process of developing synergy between drummers and dancers.
It's been a few extra weeks since our last newsletter. We're working towards a bi-weekly schedule, but got a little off-track during the two week residency of a Legacy friend and guest artist, Kwame Ross. With an extensive background in music, dance, and history of the African Diaspora, Mr. Ross infuses his cultural knowledge into the community process of Legacy Arts. He reminds us of the correspondence between art and life, that function exists if that is what we seek to employ. And we do! Our practice of art is for the sake of 'transformance', to serve as a continuation of history, to communicate the wealth, depth, and majesty of our ancestors. 'Lest we not forget'. We say 'thank you' to Kwame and all that he shared during his time here and are looking forward to his return in June.
Youth participants in the photography workshop of the eSTEAM Program.
Photography and youth often go hand-and-hand and with the prevalence of Smart phones, selfies are all the rage. But there is much more to photography than instant access granted by cellphones and the Legacy Arts Project has been invited by the Woodland Hills Academy to enrich the understanding of youth participants of the eSTEAM Program. Seventh and eighth grade girls in the after school program are participating in a three-week photography workshop conducted by Erin Perry who is encouraging an understanding of photography as a tool to document, archive, and spread a message. The students will be completing group projects that highlight their growing sisterhood within the program and will be displayed at their year-end celebration at the end of May.
Spring FABA Party postponed to a later date.
Many congratulations to HDAT and the seven women choreographers for the Second Annual Spring Concert. Youth and arts in the community is an investment in the future and we give thanks to all of the work being done by the Hill Dance Academy Theater!
New Horizon Theater is looking for artists to help with it's mission. Needed: set designer, carpenter, stage help, light designer, stage manager, prop manager and costume designer. Please email: newhorizontheater@yahoo.com with a short resume of experience and interest.
A special message from the Kente Arts Alliance:
Kente Arts Alliance would like to thank all those who came out to see the fantastic concert with Geri Allen and the Time Line Tap Quartet and Special Quest - JD Allen. This is their Fan Appreciation Video that they put together just for you. Enjoy.
Kente Arts Alliance - Geri Allen & Time Line Fan Appreciation Video
Community Drum and Dance Classes
Haitian Dance w/Genia Guirand
Wednesdays
5:30-7:00 pm
$6 Adults, Free for Children
Congolese Class
Hosted by Umoja African Arts Company
Mondays
6:00-8:00 pm
$5 Admission
All classes held at Sankofa Village for the Arts
201 N. Braddock Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
The Legacy Arts Project and the Kelly Strayhorn Theater present
Featuring Philadelphia's electrifying Kulu Mele African Dance and Drum Ensemble along with the Balafon West African Youth Dance Ensemble, Anthony Williams and The Legacy Arts Project. The weekend festivities will feature a drum and dance workshop and African marketplace. Come on out and support African Arts in Pittsburgh!
Community Events
Kinks, Locks & Twist: Environmental and Reproductive Justice Conference begins April 22 in the #HillDistrict! Join New Voices Pittsburgh for a 5-day celebration focused on Black women, health, beauty and the environment, April 22-26.
Pittsburgh Artists For Social Change
A Unity Concert to benefit AAMI
Thursday April 23, 2015
6PM doors open * 6:30 show
The Altar Bar (Strip District)
$10.00 All Ages Welcome
Detroit Style Urban Ballroom Dance, Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8 pm on the 3rd floor/Hosanna House.
807 Wallace Ave, Wilkinsburg
(412) 242-4345
August Wilson's Women: A celebration collage of words, music and dance. Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 8pm.
Free event! RSVP by April 24 at
AugustWilsonWomen@gmail.com
Local Legends of Jazz 2: The Next Generation
At the Jazzspace & the Kaufman Center, 1825 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15219. Saturday April 25, 2015. Doors open at 6:30pm - Program begins at 7:00pm. General Admission $25, VIP $40 Seniors & Student $20.
Hill Dance Academy Theatre
Spirit, Mind and Body
2015 8 Week Summer Dance Intensive
the Eighth Year of Summer Fun!
Monday, June 15 - Friday, August 7, 2015
8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Auditions Saturday, April 25, 2015
9am-10am for ages 5-6,
and 9am-Noon for ages 7 and up.
All students, ages 5 to 18, must Audition for placement levels for the 2015 Summer Intensive. No previous dance experience is required for Auditions or the Intensive. For the Audition students must wear leotards, tights and ballet shoes. The Audition fee is $25.00.
Activism Is Love
Youth-Centered Community Leadership Program Launches This Weekend
Alliance for Police Accountability's youth service and leadership development training program runs April 24 through July 25th, 2015 and is primarily focused on high school juniors through seniors and young adults up to age 26.
"From Slavery to Freedom" exhibits at the Senator John Heinz History Center.
(412) 454-6000
Highlights Pittsburgh's role in the anti-slavery movement.
