Join Bronx Arts Ensemble and The Mall at Bay Plaza for an afternoon of vibrant African drumming and dance in celebration of Black History Month! Enjoy a live performance by BAE teaching artist Yahaya Kamate at the mall’s food court on the 3rd floor.
PERFORMERS
YAHAYA KAMATE is a native of the Ivory Coast. As a former member of the National Ballet of the Ivory Coast, he first came to the United States to honor his country by touring with the ballet in 1994. In 1997, he established himself in the Sunshine State. Kamate performed at Busch Gardens, the Animal Kingdom, and Epcot Center for two years before coming back to New York and the tri-state area where he teaches in both public and private schools. He practices African Dance, Drumming, Modern Dance, and Ballet. Currently, he is an instructor at Alvin Ailey, a performer and dance teacher at Friends Academy, and a Teaching Artist with Bronx Arts Ensemble.
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Council and District 12 Council Member Kevin C. Riley.