Dance Theatre of Harlem

Founded in 1969 by Arthur Mitchell and Karel Shook, Dance Theatre of Harlem was considered “one of ballet’s most exciting undertakings” (The New York Times, 1971). Its mission is to maintain a world-class school that trains young people in classical ballet and the allied arts and to deliver education and community outreach programs that provide positive role models as well as an introduction and instruction in the arts.
   
 



Impact Repertory Theatre

Impact Repertory Theatre was founded in 1997 by Alice Arien, Jamal Joseph, Joyce Joseph and Voza Rivers. Its mission is to use performing arts and the dynamics of leadership training to develop and empower youth. Its work is rooted in creative self expression and anchored by a commitment to Safe space, Outstanding effort and Service to the community (S.O.S.). Its members have performed at the Apollo Theatre and the Brooklyn Children’s Hospital’s “Healing Through Laughter” program and appeared on CBS, Nickelodeon and in the HBO film, Disappearing Acts.

See www.impactreptheatre.org for more information.    


  


As a ballet company of artists of African-American and diverse backgrounds, it continues to be a leading institution of global acclaim. For more information, see www.dancetheatreofharlem.org




In 1968 through the guidance of Ram Das, Krishna Das met his teacher Neem Karoli Baba in India where his journey as a practitioner of Bhakti Yoga, the Yoga of devotion, deepened. In 1973 he returned to the US at the behest of his Guru to “sing to him from America.” Soon after, his beloved Guru passed away. He has made numerous pilgrimages throughout India and has studied Buddhist meditation practices by lamas of various lineages. Krishna Das has chanted in numerous yoga centers all over the world and recorded many popular CD’s. See www.krishnadas.com for more information.                       

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