by Ila | Aug 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
My name is Ila, and I am a rising senior at Syracuse University studying political science. I am from Englewood, New Jersey. This summer, I have the fantastic opportunity to join the Bloom Arts Foundation as a summer intern! I’ve had such an incredible experience thus...
by bloom | Dec 1, 2022 | Futures in Tune, Statements
Futures in Tune is the latest initiative from the Bloom Arts Foundation. Launched in partnership with Transcenders Music Academy the program is connecting students in LA and South Africa through music. Futures in Tune is a new program developed in partnership by the...
by bloom | Nov 9, 2022 | Statements
Californians voted yes to Proposition 28 on November 8th, a measure to increase funding for Arts Education in the State. Los Angeles. California voted yes to Proposition 28, which aims to fund Arts Education Programs in schools without raising taxes. This means that...
by bloom | Oct 5, 2022 | Dance
By: M. Eric Lima In 1970s New York´s melting pot was developing a recipe for salsa. A base of Afro-Cuban Son, a dash of steps from various styles like Bomba and Danzón, and a mix of Cuban and Puerto Rican musicians serving their own flavors in Spanish Harlem. “El...
by bloom | Aug 30, 2022 | African music, Dance, Drums
Offering a high-quality arts education program comes with the honor exposing students to different musical genres, like Ewe music. Why teach African Drumming in LA? There are so many traditional music genres in the US that we could teach, right? At BAF, we use music...
by bloom | Jul 20, 2022 | Interview
Bloom Arts Foundation interviewed Pediatric Occupational Therapist Briana Pollard to deep dive into the challenges of accessing Arts Education, how it benefits kids and what parents can do at home to expose children to the arts. It’s no secret that Arts Education in...
by bloom | Jul 6, 2022 | Dance, Stories
Have you seen a breakdancer “destroy” the dance floor? We certainly did at Bloom Arts Foundation! Baptista Kawa -AKA Bboy Bathy- is one of the latest dance teachers to join our program. He is teaching children to enjoy the adrenaline rush that comes from...
by bloom | Jun 16, 2022 | Statements
June 16th, Los Angeles. Bloom Arts Foundation celebrates the qualification of the Arts and Music initiative for November’s ballot as a great first step towards providing access to Arts Education. The initiative collected enough signatures from California’s voters to...
by bloom | Jun 7, 2022 | Stories
Preschoolers at Valley Village Montessori School performed for their families during the Holiday Sing as part of their learning experience with the Bloom Arts Foundation. As children bundled up in coats and warm sweaters on a surprisingly cold December day came out...
by bloom | May 18, 2022 | Stories
Children in Pasadena are learning to play instruments, sing and dance. The classroom is enjoying the benefits of a high-quality arts education after bringing Bloom Arts Foundation’s music and dance program to their school. When you walk into the music classroom at...