In Hampton Roads, the arts are a living, breathing presence—heard in the rhythm of a drum circle, seen in a dancer’s arc across a school gym, felt in the hush that follows a poem. Few people did more to ensure those moments could happen than Minette Cooper. Her leadership, vision, and relentless belief in the […]
About Me
A native of Ghana, Rita Cohen has been dancing and singing all her life and now enjoys an active career as a performing artist. She earned a B.A. in classical music from the University of Virginia and a Master of Music in classical voice performance from the Manhattan School of Music. As the founder and artistic director of the nonprofit Tidewater African Cultural Alliance (TACA), Rita works to bring African culture to the Hampton Roads region.
