Performance History

The excellence and high caliber of this singular dance company is evidenced by the venues at which the children have performed. Jacob’s Pillow and The Apollo Theatre, among others, round- out their performance resume. Batoto Yetu has hrilled audiences by opening for Michael Jackson at Madison Square Garden for his 30th Anniversary concert and appearing with the cast of Stomp at Carnegie Hall.  Batoto Yetu’s participants have also appeared with artist and activist Harry Belafonte, and with the Jim Henson Muppets for Save the Children. In addition to their live performances, Batoto Yetu has made television appearances on The Today Show, The Rosie O’Donnell Show, Good Day New York, Sesame Street, CBS This Morning, and PBS’s Celebration of Storytelling. The students of Batoto Yetu have performed around the world. As young cultural ambassadors, they cultivate a strong ethic of international cooperation and social responsibility and represent the future of outstanding artists.