Tekrema Center for Art and Culture

Please join us. Vyin Danse!

Dear Parents, Thank you for your time, service, and commitment to the Tekrema Center Youth Dance Arts and Humanities Education Program. We understand and respect your time. You exemplify the meaning of "giving back!" Enjoy the holiday. Classes resume on December 1st.

Studio Performance Opportunity - A Prelude to A Glorious Revolution We all have stories - Something To Say Tekrema will present six solo studio performances by six adult performance artists. Artists will be given the opportunity to present their 10-minute work in the genre of their choice. Please contact TekremaCenter@gmail.com if you are interested. All artists will be given scheduled rehearsal time in the studio in preparation for the performance. In addition, the selected

Come out and try something new. Please join us for the first seminar.

Born in Blackness -   Born in LOVE , is the title under which my work has been developed and presented. My work addresses African and African Diaspora history and culture, specifically my culture—Louisiana's African American culture. I create from a historical lens, thoroughly researched and studied, and from a deeply personal perspective that is therefore fallible. I will present five full-length works by Tekrema Dance Theatre. We have work to do, and we warmly invite you to

There's a rationale for change. It's about respect and growth, and it's a journey we're embarking on together. Your support and participation are crucial as we SOAR - together! At Tekrema, we're making a change to our adult class schedule, transitioning from weekly classes to monthly intensives. We're doing this with your needs and preferences in mind. We will continue to offer some of our weekly classes. We will announce all workshop and masterclass dates in advance, ensurin

Tekrema's monthly wellness series starts Saturday, October 25th. Please join us. This class is about your inner peace and power.

Saturday's Class was amazing. Thanks to everyone who came out, worked out, and danced. Here are the next dates...

Hello, Dear Community, I write to you with a deep sense of gratitude for your past support and a humble request for your continued...

Akeem Olaj A Husband, Partner, Father, writer, martial arts instructor, actor , and architect, Akeem Olaj can be called a modern-day ...

FreeQuency Mwende Katwiwa , who performs under the name FreeQuency , is a Kenyan-American slam poet, community organizer, and activist....

@LiveWellSam! SoulSpeak AfroBeat August 30th at 6 PM at Aja Yard Sounds by @LiveWellSam! He curates a whole VIBE.

Tekrema's SoulSpeak AfroBeat Performance Series returns. The Burgundy Street location is under a beautiful renovation. We are celebrating...

Youth Dance Arts Program Monday Introduction to Ballet 5:30 – 6:30 PM Youth 6 – 12 Years Tuesday Ballet Level 1 5:30 – 6:30 PM Youth...

I can share our stories later. The point is that those stories and every event that has shaped our lives are ongoing. As in any story,...

Shared Spaces - Sacred Spaces Saturday, June 14, 2025 Andrew “Pete” Sanchez Multi-Purpose Center 1616 Fats Domino Avenue Tekrema Center...

Hello, Dear Tekrema Friends and Supporters, We are doing this again! This Saturday at 10 AM. We really got into ourselves in the last...

Hello World! Thank you, Birame Dieng, Thio M’Baye, and Pape Moussa Sanko! Thank you, BLOOM Dance and Seven Star Academy! Thank you to our...