Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Marshall L. Davis Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center (DAHCAC). The Center, located in Miami-Dade County, is an after-school arts program at a college-preparatory level. Most students attend five to six days a week for four to five hours per day year round. Many children participate for 10 or more years. The Center is a cornerstone of artistic excellence in the heart of the Liberty City community.
The September 14 celebration will feature a private preview of scenes from an upcoming documentary feature film titled An Instrumental Start: A Model for the Nation, a stirring story that traces the Center’s extraordinary five-decade impact. The film is led by visionary educator Marshall L. Davis Sr. and highlights the Center’s groundbreaking after-school program, which has transformed the lives of so many.
The film is told through the voices of alumni, educators and students, including former Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater artistic director Robert Battle, world-renowned tap dancers Savion Glover and Marshall Davis Jr., Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney, professional dancers Tyrell Rolle and Naderah Munajj, professor Iya lfanike Batts, journalist Bea Hines, artist extraordinaire Sandra Julien and actress-director Phylicia Rashad, among others.
Miami’s famed Nu Deco Ensemble will open and close the evening with their exhilarating energy. The event also will feature a dance choreographed by legendary alumnus Robert Battle, a blazing number by Broadway hoofer Marshall Davis Jr. and the magical talents of jazz musician Willerm Delisfort and other renowned alums.
Age Appropriateness: All Ages
Teens and young adults ages 13-22 can buy tickets for $5 using the Get Tickets button below. With the purchase of one $5 ticket for someone within the age range, a second $5 ticket can be purchased for an individual of any age to join them.
