BLACK DANCE ACADEMY
SUMMER SEMESTER
2026
June 15 to August 7, 2026 •
ASI Cultural Arts Center
4302 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008
THIS SUMMER
MOVE. LEARN.
CONNECT.
We just wrapped up an incredible spring semester and we are back this summer with even more.
The Black Dance Academy brings world class master artists from across the African diaspora straight to Los Angeles.
Come as you are. All levels welcome. This is culture. This is community. This is home.
MEET THE ARTISTS
ISATU N'DIAYE
Beginner West African Dance
Mondays
6:00 to 7:30 PM
BARAKISSA COULIBALY
West African Dance
Wednesdays — 7:30 to 9:00 PM
Saturdays — 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
NAGODE SIMPSON
Afro-Brazilian Dance
Class starts on June 25
Thursdays — 7:30 to 9:00 PM
MAGATTE FALL
Djembe Drum
Monday — 6:00 to 7:30 PM Drum
Thursday — 6:00 to 7:30 PM
select your ticket
DROP-IN
$25
Single class access
Valid for any level
No long-term commitment
Good for visitors or busy schedules
BEST VALUE
FULL SEMESTER
$160
/ 8 WEEKS
Attend the same class each week
Learn progressively
Learn choreography step-by-step
Participate in recital
Commit to weekly classes and grow each week.
UNLIMITED ACCESS
$495
Any class, any day, all summer
Full 8 week access
All levels welcome
Best value for serious dancers
The ultimate summer dance experience.
SPOTS ARE LIMITED
JOIN US THIS
SUMMER
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