FAYETTEVILLE — Kouakou Yao smiles as his hands fly across the drum, palms striking the goathide with unexpected force. He swivels his head toward his right shoulder, following an internal rhythm ...
“Aya dancing is really about experiencing the joy of being in motion, being present in your body and moving in feel-good ways. It’s about being joyfully alive, mindful and free for an hour,” said ...