Dances of children highlight African culture festival Many of the area's youth took part in workshops and performances on stage.

“It was started in 1974 to help our African American kids be proud of their heritage,” Cope said. Grant Elementary is unique in that it serves many minority and immigrant students, Cope said.

Things to Do Family Getting kids to go to school dances: sometimes easy, sometimes not Credit: Kidsday staff artist / Zoë Rizzo, Flushing ...

It was not easy for many to not tap their feet or bounce their heads to the percussion rhythms. Three members of the Seattle ...

Members of Ipintombi Dancers from South Africa wait in the wings, watching another troupe perform before taking the stage at the Paramount Theatre to rehearse for the "Dance This" program. From ...

Marimba Rija was the perfect choice to define the character of Ghetto Kids. The marimba is a percussive instrument that’s fundamental for various music styles across Africa.