WELCOME TO TARATIBU YOUTH ASSOCIATION!
We are a young people’s performing arts company that focuses on African and African American culture. We use traditional and contemporary songs, dance and movement to teach principles of community building, self-determination, and spirituality.
Read more +PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM
Our performing arts program is for dedicated young people who have a passion for dance, singing, and musical theater. Participants audition to become a member of the program's Dance Company and develop their skills in areas of vocals, movement, choreography, and stage performance.
Read more +COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM
Taratibu Youth Association has been connecting community members with dance in an effort to inspire and help build a stronger community. Programming includes workshops, classes, and performances in schools, community centers, and churches throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Read more +CROSS-CULTURAL EXCHANGE
Since 2010 Taratibu Youth Association has been exploring the arts and culture of Africa and the Caribbean through its Cross-Cultural International Exchange Program. In 2010 Taratibu Youth Association toured and performed in Ghana, Togo, and Benin. In 2011, we traveled to Tanzania and in 2013, we went to South Africa.
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VIEW ALL -- 26 January 2017 by TYA, in Community,Culture,Performances
10th Anniversary Celebration – Civil Disobedience – The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
TYA’s 2017 Black History Show kicks off the celebration of 10 years for th...READ MORE + 
18 August 2015 by TYA, in Community,Culture,WorldReflections on Haiti and St. Croix
As we reflect on our most recent Cross Cultural International Educational Exchan...READ MORE +
01 January 2015 by TYA, in South AfricaAmazing South Africa
It’s been one year since 17 TYA family members visited South Africa. In re...READ MORE +