About Founder
West African dancer: TIYE GARRETT
My passion is West African dancing! I am intentional about expressing myself within this creative art form. Self-care is a useful tool creating positive outlets essential for your growth and development.
background
I am a California native born and raised in the San Joaquin Valley. Although, I have been based in the Bay Area for 16 years. Originally I started praise dancing as a young girl---then as I got older additionally found a love for dancing to hip-hop music as well. I got my start dancing professionally for the past eight years through an amazing group called Akoma Arts (Founder: Keith Hames R.I.P.). My heart is collaborating with other groups & artists in the community. I am apart of one group called Tabia African American Theatre Ensemble (Founder: Viera Whye) & collaborate with Afro Latin performers as well. I thrive off seeing joy arise in my people and my community.