SOVEREIGN
ARTS SOCIETY
CREATING HOPE FOR A PEACEFUL FUTURE
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WHAT WE DO
Utilizing the universal language of artistic expression, we act in resistance to prejudicial barriers. We aim to preserve and promote critical cultural dialogue through the arts. Honoring the universal spirit of life, we are committed to supporting and strengthening vibrant local and international communities. Our work is achieved through performances, educational outreach, workshops and artist residencies that leverage the cultural knowledge of artists to facilitate human consciousness.
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Our mission is to foster and promote the survival and growth of cultural traditions by facilitating artistic exchanges and collaboration across global sociopolitical barriers.
 Marcus Allen & DiasdenyStage production . "Elegbara" at Zuzi's Theater |  Grupo BanRaraGrupo Ban Rrarra, is a Haitian roots ensemlble originally from Santiago de Cuba, now based in Havana. The group consists of drummers, dancers and singers. |  Susana Arenas at Montessori School |
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 Felix Insua performs in Elegbara stage production.Felix insua originally from Havana was dancer, drummer and singer with Grupo Yoriuba Andabo. |  Teresita Perez dances OchunMontessori school presentation, Dances of the Orishas. David Cantrell, Tucson's beloved archivist of Cuban music and literature, In the background. |  Ernesto Cardenas Dance ClassUofA Dance Department Salsa Class |
 Ramon Ramos, Sandy Perez, Rogelio Kindelan NordetAt SAS Casa de la Cultura, rehearsing for Raices Cubanas |  Reynaldo Gonzales as EleguaTucson Meet Yourself Celebration |  Ache Pa TI Halloween Gig |
 Eliza Butler with Pedrito MartinezClub Congress, Tucson, AZ Dec 2014 |  Rogelio Kindelan Nordet with Montessori ChildrenPresentation at Montessori School. Finding Cuba on the world map. |  Grupo Ritmo Bacheche. Art work by Danilo LejardiHistory of Cuban Music and Dance. Featured Presentation at Tucson Meet Yourself Event. |
 Anais Abrieu & Margo Itule in HavanaAnais Abrieu, celebrated bolero and feeling singer mentors Margo. |  Salsa Mania Dance Class UofAUofA Dance Department Master Class |  Reynaldo Gonzales & Mom Cuba NightCuban Dinner night at the SAS Casa De La Cultura |
 Regino Jimenez SaenzYoruba song class at SAS Casa De La Cultura. Regino, one of the foremost authorities on Afro-Cuban drumming, particularly the batá drums, former drummer with the legendary Jesus Pérez, member of Danza Contemporánea de Cuba for over forty years, and Musical Director of Danza Contemporánea de Cuba for over thirty years. Sadly Regino passed away in 2005. |  Roberto Riveron mentoring Caleb Murray- HavanaSAS organized a travel/study group for musicians in Cuba . |  Reynaldo Gonzales & Eliza Butler dancers.Tucson Meet Yourself Festival performance. Congeros - from left to right - Cisco Robledo & Manuel Aregullin. Will HIllis on Guagua |
 Timba ensemble, Ache Pa TiFrom left to right, Caleb Murray, Jeremy Patfield, Robert Encila, Mike Eckroth, Jason Weaver, Jeff Freidl, Mike Hay, Margo Itule, Gary Rubenstein |  Margo & Manny at the ANCI in HavanaDelivering canes to the Association for the blind. Havana, Cuba. |
With our world at a precarious tipping point, the need for a platform that fosters creates community and encourages expressing freedom of imagination is critical. We decided to revive SAS with the intent of providing an outlet for collaboration within a safe, supportive harbor. We are partnering with Voices De La Calle and inviting international participants to join us in forming diverse, creative communities that cross pollinate and educate the general public. Check back with us this summer for a sneak preview of what's to come.