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Tradisyon Lakou Lakay...opening doors to authentic cultural experiences!
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Our Legacy
TLL (The LAKOU) Mission
TLL (The LAKOU) Mission
TLL (The LAKOU) Mission
Tradisyon Lakou Lakay, Inc. is organized to educate, empower, and elevate (e³) children, youth and adults through arts and cultural programs. Instilling in youth a sense of self-worth propelling them to become upstanding global citizens. TLL aims to leverage Haitian folkloric dance via authentic performance art on live drumming.
Organization History
TLL (The LAKOU) Mission
TLL (The LAKOU) Mission
TLL's first cultural program entitled Winter Fest was launched in 2004. The activities held included dance, drumming, literature and an academic segment. Presently, TLL Inc. makes available two camps programs, Spring Fest, and Summer Intensive Institute (Sii). The Youth Engagement Study Circle (YES-C) is a self advocacy based program. Our
TLL's first cultural program entitled Winter Fest was launched in 2004. The activities held included dance, drumming, literature and an academic segment. Presently, TLL Inc. makes available two camps programs, Spring Fest, and Summer Intensive Institute (Sii). The Youth Engagement Study Circle (YES-C) is a self advocacy based program. Our programs are made possible through Miami -Dade Department of Cultural
Affairs Grant and Florida Department of Cultural Affairs.
The two seasonal programs are for children and youth ages 6 to 16. TLL, Inc. Spring Fest is a one-week program. Summer Intensive Institute (Sii) is a four week program. Sii focuses on self-advocacy for youth while fostering leadership skills and communication skills through arts education. Sii was launched Summer 2013 at Litltle Haiti Cultural Complex (LHCC).
The organization is founded on the belief that everyone has hidden talents which at times
need to be activated and unveiled. TLL, Inc. makes it possible by proppelling children to tap into their inner selves and embrace their creative sides . We are all intelligent individuals and have something to offer to our communities and the world we live in. Our entire team is committed to meeting those needs.
Results
Our Vision
Our Vision
TLL programs are conducted by passionate, ethical and skilled professionals who deliver instructions using research based techniques, such as participatory photography, mindfulness and growth mindset. Since its inception in 2001, TLL serviced over 3,000 children and youth through camp programs. Since 2014 through our Haitian Heritage M
TLL programs are conducted by passionate, ethical and skilled professionals who deliver instructions using research based techniques, such as participatory photography, mindfulness and growth mindset. Since its inception in 2001, TLL serviced over 3,000 children and youth through camp programs. Since 2014 through our Haitian Heritage Month Celebrations, we engaged 5,000 students at various Miami Dade schools in Cultural presentations. Beginning in 2013, through TLL Concert Series and the Haitian Folklore Dance LAB, over 1,500 adults have been enlightened with live musical bands, drumming, dance and spoken words.
Our Vision
Our Vision
Our Vision
TLL Inc. envision at risks and underserved population to have a turning point, given equal access to arts education and performance opportunities to be creative and express themselves with authentic work.
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Your generous gift will help us fund our mission to expand our Youth Engagement Study Circle program and leverage Haitian performance art. Together, we can make a difference.
