Close Out The Year With The Black Dance Academy!
Close Out The Year With The Black Dance Academy!
November 9, 2026 - december 14, 2026
ASI Cultural VILLAge | 4302 Crenshaw Blvd, Leimert Park, Los Angeles, CA 90008
November 9, 2026 - december 14, 2026
ASI Cultural VILLAge | 4302 Crenshaw Blvd, Leimert Park, Los Angeles, CA 90008
We're bringing the rhythm back for our Winter Session!
Ready for one more round of dance?
Join us for the Black Dance Academy Winter Session and keep the rhythm going and finish the year on a high note!
Laughing in Leimert
Saturday, November 28, 2026 | 7–9 PM
ASI Cultural VILLAge | 4302 Crenshaw Blvd, Leimert Park, CA
Comedy and culture come together in Leimert Park!
Join African Soul International and comedian Brandon Black for a night of stand-up comedy featuring headliner Ron G, featured comedians Chelcye Perry and Whisper Washington, and host Brandon Black.
Get ready for a night of big laughs, great energy, and community!
Laughing in Leimert
Laughing in Leimert
Saturday, November 28, 2026 | 7–9 PM
ASI Cultural VILLAge | 4302 Crenshaw Blvd, Leimert Park, CA
Saturday, November 28, 2026 | 7–9 PM
ASI Cultural VILLAge | 4302 Crenshaw Blvd, Leimert Park, CA
Comedy and culture come together in Leimert Park!
Join African Soul International and comedian Brandon Black for a night of stand-up comedy featuring headliner Ron G, featured comedians Chelcye Perry and Whisper Washington, and host Brandon Black.
Get ready for a night of big laughs, great energy, and community!
Comedy and culture come together in Leimert Park!
Join African Soul International and comedian Brandon Black for a night of stand-up comedy featuring headliner Ron G, featured comedians Chelcye Perry and Whisper Washington, and host Brandon Black.
Get ready for a night of big laughs, great energy, and community!
Engaging & Uplifting Cultural Arts Education
Authentic African Dance, Drumming, & Storytelling Programs
We bring African culture to life through standards-aligned arts education, immersive performances, and community-centered experiences for schools, organizations, and families.
Engaging & Uplifting Cultural Arts Education
Authentic African Dance, Drumming, & Storytelling Programs
We bring African culture to life through standards-aligned arts education, immersive performances, and community-centered experiences for schools, organizations, and families.
Led by Dr. Jewel & African Soul International
30Y
Youth Development in schools, churches, and community centers
1.5M+
Invested in Cultural Arts & Youth Intervention supporting education, healing, and creative expression
200k
Youth Impacted through arts education, cultural programming, and community engagement
25+
Serving Leaders, Schools & Districts Nationwide through performances, residencies, and partnerships
African Soul International is proud to be recognized as a 2X Congressional Award Honoree, and a Preferred Vendor for LAUSD, and a proud member of the Mandinka Music Society of the Gambia, W. Africa (The home of Kunta Kinte).
Our work continues to honor Black and African cultural traditions while empowering the next generation through the arts.
30Y
Youth Development in schools, churches, and community centers
1.5M+
Invested in Cultural Arts & Youth Intervention supporting education, healing, and creative expression
200k
Youth Impacted through arts education, cultural programming, and community engagement
25+
Serving Leaders, Schools & Districts Nationwide through performances, residencies, and partnerships
African Soul International is proud to be recognized as a 2X Congressional Award Honoree, and a Preferred Vendor for LAUSD, and a proud member of the Mandinka Music Society of the Gambia, W. Africa (The home of Kunta Kinte).
Our work continues to honor Black and African cultural traditions while empowering the next generation through the arts.
Corporate Clients
Our Programs
ASI Cultural Arts
Center
School Based Programming
Corporate
Programming
The ASI Cultural Arts Center operates as a project of the Artist Success Institute.
ASI Cultural Arts Center
School Based Programming
Corporate
Programming
The ASI Cultural Arts Center operates as a project of the Artist Success Institute.
WHERE CULTURE COMES TO LIFE
African Soul International uses dance, drumming, storytelling, and cultural arts to connect young people to culture, community, and their own creativity.
WHERE CULTURE COMES TO LIFE
African Soul International uses dance, drumming, storytelling, and cultural arts to connect young people to culture, community, and their own creativity.
Loved by Schools, Organizations & Communities
"Wow! This workshop was RICH and necessary!"
"Wow! This workshop was RICH and necessary! I'm so grateful for this opportunity to explore culture, learn movements, and have such a fun and informative experience with my colleagues. African Soul International was professional and strategic. Today was great!
- NASA
Be Part of the Movement
African Soul International exists because of community. Whether you give, attend, partner, or stay connected, your support helps us preserve culture, empower youth, and expand access to transformative arts education.
Register for Upcoming Events
Join us for performances, workshops, conferences, and community celebrations rooted in African culture and joy.
Donate to Support Youth Programs
Your contribution supports culturally rooted arts education, youth development, and community healing through African Soul International programs.
Apply / Partner
with ASI
Interested in partnering with African Soul International? Schools, organizations, and collaborators are invited to connect with us.
Register for Upcoming Events
Join us for performances, workshops, conferences, and community celebrations rooted in African culture and joy.
Donate to Support Youth Programs
Your contribution supports culturally rooted arts education, youth development, and community healing through ASI programs.
Apply / Partner
with ASI
Interested in partnering with African Soul International? Schools, organizations, and collaborators are invited to connect with us.
Dr. Jewel & The African Soul International Story
Developed for Schools, Organizations & Communities
African Soul International’s curriculum is rooted in over 25 years of study with African Master artists in both the United States and on the African continent.
Led by founder Dr. Adama “Jewel” Jackson, our programs center the cultural significance of movement, rhythm, and tradition.
Each experience teaches not only the dance, but the song, musical cadence, and cultural meaning behind every movement—ensuring authenticity, depth, and respect for African traditions.
“We don’t create dances—we preserve the authentic African traditions that have been shared for generations.”
Dr. Jewel & The African Soul International Story
Developed for Schools, Organizations & Communities
African Soul International’s curriculum is rooted in over 25 years of study with African Master artists in both the United States and on the African continent.
Led by founder Dr. Adama “Jewel” Jackson, our programs center the cultural significance of movement, rhythm, and tradition.
Each experience teaches not only the dance, but the song, musical cadence, and cultural meaning behind every movement—ensuring authenticity, depth, and respect for African traditions.
“We don’t create dances—we preserve the authentic African traditions that have been shared for generations.”
African Soul International’s curriculum is rooted in over 25 years of study with African Master artists in both the United States and on the African continent.
Led by founder Dr. Adama “Jewel” Jackson, our programs center the cultural significance of movement, rhythm, and tradition.
Each experience teaches not only the dance, but the song, musical cadence, and cultural meaning behind every movement—ensuring authenticity, depth, and respect for African traditions.
“We don’t create dances—we preserve the authentic African traditions that have been shared for generations.”
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