OUR MISSION:
- To provide positive activities and opportunities to youths who would otherwise, be on the street exhibiting risky behavior, but are instead in a safe structured environment; cultivating interests that create better opportunities to improve themselves Academically, Athletically and Artistically. The AAA All-Star program is to kids, what AAA automotive service is to cars.
ABOUT US:
The AAA All-Star program is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides positive activities for the youth ages 9-19. We target the economic and socially disadvantaged families, who lack the resources and support. We believe that all youth posses unique skills and talents, if properly cultivated, they will build a sense of self-worth, self-pride, and self-confidence.
We focus on the three A's: Academics, to develop the mind, Athletics, to develop the body and the Arts, a form of communication or expression.
We focus on the three A's: Academics, to develop the mind, Athletics, to develop the body and the Arts, a form of communication or expression.
Our Founder B-Boy London a.k.a. London Reyes is an internationally renowned television personality and curator of hip-hop culture. His image and voice is prominently featured in exhibits at the Cleveland's Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame and the Brooklyn Museum of Art as a member of the highly acclaimed dance troupe the New York City Breakers. The New York City Breakers were the first hip-hop group to perform for an American President in the 1985 Presidential Inauguration for Ronald Reagan.
London began his entertainment career as a member of the New York City Breakers in the early 1980’s. His natural ability to unite people with his energetic personality led him to the world of film and television. London has a unique talent of creating camaraderie with his audience members who are from different ethnicities, backgrounds, cultures and generations. To fill his passion he formed this AAA All-Star Program, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, where children acquire skills to express themselves in a positive manner through Academics, the Arts and Athletics. He trains promising basketball players and athletes, teaches dance and instills self-esteem into his participants.
London began his entertainment career as a member of the New York City Breakers in the early 1980’s. His natural ability to unite people with his energetic personality led him to the world of film and television. London has a unique talent of creating camaraderie with his audience members who are from different ethnicities, backgrounds, cultures and generations. To fill his passion he formed this AAA All-Star Program, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, where children acquire skills to express themselves in a positive manner through Academics, the Arts and Athletics. He trains promising basketball players and athletes, teaches dance and instills self-esteem into his participants.
OUR CO-FOUNDER Laura Reyes Artistic Director
Laura Reyes, has over fifteen years experience as a N.Y.S. certified music teacher with a Masters Degree in Music from Teachers College at Columbia University, a B.F.A. in Music Performance from SUNY Purchase and Diploma from the Juilliard School. She studied and performed dance under Tina Ramirez and Coco Ramirez at The Ballet Hispanico of New York and the American Ballet Theater. She began her artistic studies at the Henry Street Settlement in N.Y.C. at the age of four in dance and acting. Her piano studies were underway at the age of seven and she quickly became one of the foremost young classical pianists in New York City. Her talents were discovered by WQXR, New York City's classical music radio station, where she performed on The Young Artists Series at the age of twelve.
She later attended The High School of Performing Arts, the basis of the movie Fame and gave many performances in New York City there after. Her last solo piano performance was for Governor Andrew Cuomo and the Ciao Organization. Laura’s genuine love for children and musical expertise has made her an invaluable music teacher for the Yonkers Public Schools. She also has experience as a Cheer leading/Dance Coach in the public schools at the Elementary, Middle and High School levels for over eight years. For the last ten years, Laura has sought out ways to keep her other artistic abilities alive by working with children in choir, dance and cheer leading through the AAA All-Star Program.
Laura Reyes, has over fifteen years experience as a N.Y.S. certified music teacher with a Masters Degree in Music from Teachers College at Columbia University, a B.F.A. in Music Performance from SUNY Purchase and Diploma from the Juilliard School. She studied and performed dance under Tina Ramirez and Coco Ramirez at The Ballet Hispanico of New York and the American Ballet Theater. She began her artistic studies at the Henry Street Settlement in N.Y.C. at the age of four in dance and acting. Her piano studies were underway at the age of seven and she quickly became one of the foremost young classical pianists in New York City. Her talents were discovered by WQXR, New York City's classical music radio station, where she performed on The Young Artists Series at the age of twelve.
She later attended The High School of Performing Arts, the basis of the movie Fame and gave many performances in New York City there after. Her last solo piano performance was for Governor Andrew Cuomo and the Ciao Organization. Laura’s genuine love for children and musical expertise has made her an invaluable music teacher for the Yonkers Public Schools. She also has experience as a Cheer leading/Dance Coach in the public schools at the Elementary, Middle and High School levels for over eight years. For the last ten years, Laura has sought out ways to keep her other artistic abilities alive by working with children in choir, dance and cheer leading through the AAA All-Star Program.
OUR OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Keesha Mackey is most known for her operational and
administrative skills. She has over 15 years experience as an
administrative assistant, operations manager, and office assistant. Her proclivity to learn new things and to translate ideas into
reality are her strong points. She has worked in many different
fields including medical, religious, financial and educational. On a creative level, Keesha is a lover of all things musical with over 20 years of professional singing experience.
Keesha has been working with the youth of Yonkers for many years, being heavily involved within community organizations in the City of Yonkers, and beyond. As a serial entrepreneur, she has two long-term businesses, a design business, "kaeci 78 designs", and a business development company, "Clerical1". She also has over 5 years teaching experience in the private school sector of Yonkers. She has a BS major in Communications with a minor in Business and Biblical studies.
Keesha has been working with the youth of Yonkers for many years, being heavily involved within community organizations in the City of Yonkers, and beyond. As a serial entrepreneur, she has two long-term businesses, a design business, "kaeci 78 designs", and a business development company, "Clerical1". She also has over 5 years teaching experience in the private school sector of Yonkers. She has a BS major in Communications with a minor in Business and Biblical studies.