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Yaa Samar Dance Theater (YSDT) is a Brooklyn-based dance company that combines dance and verbal theater to create invigorating performances and education programs. With a mission to promote understanding through the arts, YSDT aims to make art liberating, transformative, and accessible to all. Since its establishment in 2005, the company has taught and performed in 15 countries across four continents, fostering the careers of over 50 emerging artists and presenting a repertoire of more than 30 original performances. Under the artistic direction of Samar Haddad King, YSDT has gained recognition for its groundbreaking methods of working across cultural and geographic borders. The company has received awards and commissions, including the Palest In OUT Festival Paris and the Palestinian Museum Palestine. With a secondary base in Palestine since 2012, YSDT has expanded its reach and impact, teaching and performing at international universities, festivals, and site-specific locations. YSDT's commitment to uniting diverse artists and audiences in the creative process has made it a prominent force in the dance community.Generated from the website

The Jozef Pilsudski Institute of America is dedicated to preserving and promoting Polish history and culture, with a focus on the legacy of Jozef Pilsudski. The institute offers a variety of resources, including archives, exhibitions, and educational programs aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of Poland's historical significance. In addition to its extensive collections and digital initiatives, the institute actively engages the community through events and volunteer opportunities, encouraging participation in cultural and historical discussions. It serves as a hub for research and education, highlighting the contributions of Polish heritage to American society. Generated from the website