The KA Arts
Brandon Valery Johnson
Founder & Executive Director
The KA Arts LLC is a Brooklyn-based arts education and cultural programming company founded by Brandon Valery Johnson, also known as Visual Griot. Since 2019, our work has used visual arts, movement, cultural storytelling, and community engagement to serve young people. schools, and communities throughout New York City.
BRANDON HAS BEEN WORKING IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SINCE 2008. TODAY, THE KA ARTS PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN AND TEENS EACH YEAR THROUGH CLASSES AND PERFORMANCES BOTH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE AT THROUGH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR YOUTH CLASSES CLICK HERE
Benefits of Capoeira
Capoeira develops a wide range of skills, including physical techniques in self-defense, acrobatics, and fitness; musical skills such as playing instruments, keeping rhythm, and singing; social skills in teamwork and strategy; and a basic understanding of the Portuguese language.
Capoeira is a powerful way to teach young people valuable life skills—confidence, leadership, goal-setting, teamwork, cooperation, and respect—that can lead to a lifetime of good health and civic involvement. Capoeira is truly a holistic approach to youth development.
Principles
The KA Arts program use the foundation of healthy youth development, which address the full spectrum of young people’s needs to support their emotional, social, and physical development. KA Arts students:
Develop relationships with supportive adults and peers.
Build confidence and develop cultural awareness while learning new skills.
Improve mental, physical, and cognitive health through regular physical activity.
Develop a sense of belonging and freedom in an environment of emotional and physical safety.
Participate in decision-making and build leadership skills.
Support Our Program.
You can donate directly to The KA Arts LLC. using the PayPal link below. Thank you for your generosity and support.