Grantee Database

CULTURE FLOW PROJECTS

Grant Year

2024-25

Grant Program

Impact Projects

Award Amount

$20,832.00

Project Description

With support from the California Arts Council, CULTURE FLOW PROJECTS (CFP) will produce the next cohort of SEED dance experimental choreography engaging artists and incarcerated youth in the creative process and performance of afro diasporic, street and social dance. In conjunction with SEED artists in South Los Angeles, CFP will engage the youth at the Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall. By bringing dance and cultural education to youth experiencing incarceration while local artists develop work, we will provide inclusive space and mentorship to create, and a platform to perform. We hope to spark conversations that address social justice and mental health issues while building a presence of and engagement in street and social dance concert productions. Our experimental methods in developing work allows for freedom of expression while keeping cultures alive culminating in meaningful performances.

Organization Summary

We offer:
– Weekly free and/or affordable dance classes and workshops with nationally and internationally recognized dance educators for youth and adults.
– On and off site outreach arts education programs at various institutions in our area of South Los Angeles.
– Space to research the history, origins and influences of Afro Diasporic Dance forms such as House, Afro Cuban, Hustle, Salsa, Timba, Capoeira, Samba, Sabar, Dances of Guinea, Togo, Benin and Contemporary dance practices, while allowing for the organic growth of the style through consistent multi-cultural influences in practice.
– Bi-weekly open dance sessions ‘Open House’ for dancers to train, practice, and develop their craft.
– Larger social dance events and forum discussions at various indoor and outdoor venues.
– A residency program for street and social dance artists (often referred as Hip Hop artists) interested in dance theater/experimental choreography and performances.
– Free and/or affordable wellness classes in yoga, pilates and sound bath meditation

Organization

PiYoDa Flow

Address

4215 W 29th St

Los Angeles

90016-3615

County

Los Angeles

Region

South – Los Angeles & Orange

Phone

(323) 996-3569

Congressional District

California Assembly district 55

State Assembly District

District CA-37

State Senate District

District 28

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