Testimonials

Our community got to enjoy a spirited and joyful performance [from Ti-Coca and Wanga Neges] in a style that was new and different than anything they had experienced before.

Brilliant, engaging and enthusiastic artists in residence at our campus/community for four days - what a treat! Loved the performance, loved the teaching, loved the company [Papermoon Puppet Theatre].

There are very trying times world over. And here we are, Pakistanis performing in front of Mexican-Americans, South Asians, Chinese-Americans, Irish-Americans, and more. When you hit that positive interaction with the audience, it's not about where I come from, or where you come from; it's about what we share, it's about what we share in a fundamentally human way.

Martial arts, body drumming and chanting are age-old traditions; using simple means and an eye for sharp visual impact, [choreographer] Ery Mefri has woven them into fascinating theater... An extraordinary dance group.

Today we met [with Jogja Hip Hop Foundation] the reality of the Bronx, what hip hop is supposed to be: the empowerment of community... and we got a lot of inspiration because of it. 

Each [Compagnie de Danse Jean-René Delsoin] work focused on a personal theme and reflected its country's roots, incorporating moments of raw, rugged beauty and times of silent, refined artistry. For those in attendance, it was a one-of-a-kind experience.

BélO was an outstanding advocate, educator, and ambassador for his country, and helped shape a new perspective for supporting and understanding the need for building a successful future for Haiti.

Arieb Azhar added a significant, high-profile international element to our program that was artistically excellent... Even NYC audiences can sometimes need to have their eyes opened to new things, ideas and perspectives. Arieb definitely widened people's perceptions of Pakistan and Pakistani culture.