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Dance company and school rooted in African American traditions
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance was founded in 1970 by Cleo Parker Robinson, who still leads it as artistic director, with Malik Robinson as president and CEO. It runs a professional… more
Black repertory theatre in Overton Square, founded in 2006
Ekundayo Bandele founded Hattiloo Theatre in 2006 and named it for his daughters. It is one of the region's only freestanding Black repertory theatres, staging plays, music and education programs… more
Near East Side arts center for African American culture
Cultural center on Mt. Vernon Avenue presenting performing arts, exhibitions and education focused on African American contributions to culture and history. It houses the Elijah Pierce Gallery and runs youth… more
Oldest producing Black theatre in the US, founded 1915
Fairfax neighborhood theatre founded in 1915 that calls itself the nation's oldest producing Black theatre. It stages professional productions centered on the African American experience and runs an arts academy… more
Midtown museum of African American history and culture
Museum founded in 1966 by Detroit physician Dr. Charles H. Wright, now in a 125,000 square foot building in Midtown. It hosts permanent and visiting exhibitions on African American history… more
Professional stepping dance company headquartered on H Street NE
Step Afrika! was founded in 1994 by C. Brian Williams and calls itself the first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping. The DC-based company tours nationally and stages… more
Balboa Park cultural center celebrating African diaspora cultures
Makeda Cheatom founded the WorldBeat Cultural Center in 1993 in a former water tower in Balboa Park. The nonprofit presents music, dance, art and gardens celebrating African diaspora and Indigenous… more
Nation's oldest independent Black history museum, in Washington Park
Artist and educator Margaret Taylor-Burroughs and colleagues founded the museum in 1961 as the Ebony Museum of Negro History and Art. It has been in Washington Park since 1973 and… more
Museum for artists of African descent on West 125th Street
Founded in 1968, the Studio Museum in Harlem exhibits and supports artists of African descent from Harlem and around the world. It is led by director and chief curator Thelma… more
Ballet school founded by Danielle Campbell Steans in 2016
San Antonio Ballet School was founded in 2016 by Danielle Campbell Steans. It teaches using the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum. Please confirm hours with the business before visiting. more
Museum on the Albany Movement and civil rights history
The Albany Civil Rights Institute documents Albany, Georgia's history of leadership in the fight for civil rights, including the 1961 to 1962 Albany Movement. Exhibits use visual, audio and digital… more
African American art, history and culture museum in Macon
The Tubman Museum describes itself as the most expansive facility in the Southeast dedicated to the education and celebration of African American art, history and culture. It offers exhibits and… more
African-American owned fine art gallery in Castleberry Hill
ZuCot Gallery describes itself as the largest African-American owned fine art gallery in the Southeast. It promotes contemporary African American artists and offers collector services, educational programming and networking events.… more
African American history museum on Sweet Auburn Avenue
The APEX Museum preserves and promotes African American history, with a focus on the cultural legacy of Sweet Auburn. Its featured exhibit, Sweet Auburn: Before, During & Beyond 1906, explores… more
Faith-based dance, drama and music school in Orange
SoulXpressiion offers dance, drama and music instruction for children and adults with and without disabilities. It stresses affordable classes and hosts annual spring productions. Photo from SoulXpressiion's own website. Please… more
Dance classes for ages 3 to adult in Union
Harmony Dance Center offers classes for ages 3 through adult in ballet, pointe, modern, tap, jazz and hip hop, plus children's classes and a performance ensemble. It has operated for… more
Black woman-led nonprofit dance and theater arts school in Montclair
SMAPA is a nonprofit arts education organization providing developmental training in dance and related theater arts from preschool through adult. Sharron Miller is artistic director. Free on-site parking is available.… more
West African dance and drumming classes and performances
A Seattle West African music and dance company led by Benin-born choreographer Etienne Cakpo. It runs weekly drop-in dance classes with live drumming, stages its own productions, and has taught… more
East Central Spokane's hub for Black culture and community
An African American cultural center in Spokane's historically Black East Central neighborhood, founded by Sandy Williams and named for civil rights attorney Carl Maxey. It runs an art gallery and… more
Rainier Beach tap studio raising socially conscious dancers
Founded by Melba Ayco, this Rainier Beach studio trains young dancers in tap and other styles with a focus on race and social justice. Students build leadership and life skills… more
