My name is Jackie Adonis, and I’ve been a Teaching Artist with Arts for Learning Virginia for the past three years, sharing my passion for Filipino dance and theater throughout Virginia. Whether my time with my students is brief, such as for a workshop, or longer, such as for a residency, I see the impact […]
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.
