School Mission
Ballet Afrikana: Dance Prep Academy (BA) is a culturally-centered dance preparatory academy focused on identity development and the fundamentals of movement. Through arts education, students not only explore dance, but also become empowered to learn and embrace their heritage leading to: heightened self-esteem, creativity, discipline and the tenacity to achieve.
Taglines and Hashtags
"Telling the Afrikan Story Through Dance"
#BalletAfrikana #TellOurStory #TellUrStory #KnowThyself
School Name
Ballet Afrikana
"Ballet" means to tell a story. "Afrikana" refers to artifacts, artistic, or literary works of any of the nations of Afrika and the diaspora reflecting geographical, historical, or cultural development.
School Description
Dance Prep Academy
With no prior experience, BA students are exposed to various dance forms and develop the essential tools to become a professional dancer, but also a well-rounded individual.
Arts & Culture
In addition to art form-specific training, BA students are exposed to classical Afrikan language and culture as part of the BA cultural enrichment program. The Medu Neter (Hieroglyphics) of Kemet and Keneset (Ancient Egypt and Sudan) is the classical language for study and practice.
e.g. duA (thank you; praises); iiti (you're welcome); Sm m Htp (go in peace) using Manuel de Codage
Course Offerings
AfroBeat
Classical Ballet
Kemetic Yoga
Modern Dance
Tap Dance
Theatrical Jazz
West Afrikan Dance
Course Schedule
BA students attend classes on a trimester basis spanning Fall, Winter, and Spring/Summer.
School Location
1024 Garson Avenue, Rochester, New York 14609
Workshop Series
AfroFit/AfroBeat
BalletFit
Funk-n-TapFit
JazzFit
ModernFit
SoulFit
KemeticYoga
"Fit" Party
Wisdom Teachings
Self-Knowledge is the Basis of All True Knowledge
When the student is ready, the teacher will appear
Age Requirements
BA students' ages range from three and up.
Founding & Structure
March 28, 2014
General Partnership
School Leadership
Ashley N. Campbell, Co-Founder & Artistic Director
Lomax R. Campbell, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
On the Web
| Facebook: Ballet Afrikana | Twitter: @BalletAfrikana