Author: Alana

My youngest baby turned 4 this month, on June 1st to be exact! And in celebration of KR8TiVE Uprising, Inc. I am making big changes. This website will receive a FRESH makeover and update, just in time for Summer! Thank you to all who have supported me throughout the years. Stay tuned. I look forward…

I would love to extend an invitation to our upcoming interactive community arts workshop and performance. This experience will introduce the impact of culture and the healing arts on our diverse community. This is an OPEN CALL workshop to all aspiring, underground and “closet” creatives who are interested in creating and experiencing a platform that…

Throwback Thursday… waaaay back to that magical night in 2016 when I sang Bright Eyes and was gifted this beautiful surprise afterwards. Art heals! Thank you Steven Shooster! Click his name to learn more about his artwork.

Flashback Fridays… to many moons ago…. Strange Fruit I felt a knot tightening in my chest and I knew my ancestors will always lift me up and remind me that it is their shoulders we stand upon.. NEVER FORGET. Mo dupe Ase’ O

Femininus is a group art show in honor of Women’s History Month, highlighting women artists and our visual narratives. This exhibition brings together the works of South Florida women in the arts and explores the use of various mediums as a source of visual commentary. Wednesday, March 21 at 6 PM – 9 PM Cannonball…

Beloveds… Join us as we explore self and the beautiful land of Thailand. Mention Alana DaCosta when reserving your space and get a special treat. Visit spokenwordyoga.com for more details.

Beloveds…..the black moon is on its way. On the 17th, masculine and feminine energies come together… . Typically, we have dealt with problems and conversation with the mind. This is a time, we can better connect with others through our heart…old problems buried deep within become revealed… Beloveds, this is a time when we can also expect…

#confession the ending and the beginning….. Beloveds..I feel so full. my  heart is about to explode out of my chest…. today  was such a challenging day…. I experienced one of the most revealing #yoga practices… one in which i released so much physically,  emotionally …spiritually. Physically… every cell of my flesh poured holy water all…