Ain Dah Yung is the youth drum group led by Zack RedBear of the Ain Dah Yung Center in Saint Paul.  Ain Dah Yung Center serves as a healing place for American Indian youth and families.

DJ William El Buenon is a well-known Latin DJ in Minnesota as well as a concert and event producer. DJ William was the main DJ at Loring Pasta Bar, Conga Latin Bistro, Rogue’s Latin night, Qwest Nighclub and others.

Born and trained in Cuba, René Dennis Thompson began his professional dance career in Cuba in 1973. 1986 brought him to the world of night shows where he danced at the most prestigious clubs, such as the Tropicana. René performs traditional Afro-Cuban and popular Latin dance bringing a wealth of knowledge of music and dance with its cultural context to his audiences. René has worked with U. S. and International artists including Will Smith, John Leguizamo, Gloria Estefan and The Miami Sound Machine, and Madonna. He is a 2015 Sage Award nominee for "Outstanding Dance Educator."

Salsa del Soul is a Twin Cities-based, nine-piece orchestra performing various styles of dance music from the Spanish-speaking regions of the Caribbean. Salsa del Soul was formed with the purpose to provide great dance music for Twin Cities Salsa fans. The musicians of Salsa del Soul represent some of the finest talents in the Twin Cities Latin music scene. The styles of music they perform include Son, Son Montuno, Plena, cha-cha-cha, Bachata, Timba, and, of course, Salsa! Salsa del Soul performs locally at restaurants and bars, jazz and Latin festivals, private engagements, and other locations and events.

Hijinks Stilts (formerly Chicks on Sticks) is an all-women’s stilting troupe. Since 1998, Hijinks has performed at festivals and parades all over the Twin Cities.

Fun and fast face painting by award-winning artists.

Founded in 1988, ArtStart has worked for over 35 years at the intersection of arts, environmental stewardship, and cultural learning to develop quality arts education opportunities accessible to all.

The Bell Museum is Minnesota’s official natural history museum, founded in 1872 and serving learners of all ages for 150 years. The museum is part of the University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences. Their mission is to ignite curiosity and wonder, explore our connections to nature and the universe, and create a better future for our evolving world. Visit bellmuseum.umn.edu.

The Hoang Anh Vietnamese Dance Group is a traditional Vietnamese dance group that started in September 2002. The group is run by two sisters, Hai and Thuy, who serve as the co-choreographers of the group. The purpose of the group is to help promote and preserve Vietnamese culture through song and dance. The group consists of youth in the Twin Cities, Minnesota area who are interested in the arts and Vietnamese culture. Everyone who is interested is welcome to join regardless of experience and background!

The Minnesota Zoo is a year-round destination providing a window into the natural world. With hundreds of species of animals, worldwide conservation efforts, and acres of scenic beauty, the Zoo is a resource to connect people, animals, and the natural world to save wildlife. For more information visit mnzoo.org.

The Minnesota Zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and an institutional member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA).

Recognized as one of the U.S.’s leading not-for-profit performing arts centers, the Ordway is home to a wide variety of performances that encompass the finest in Broadway musical theater, music, dance, and vocal artists in its Music Theater and Concert Hall.

Rooted in the South Indian dance form of Bharatanatyam, Ragamala Dance Company has been hailed by The New York Times as “soulful, imaginative, and rhythmically contagious.” Dancer and choreographer Ranee Ramaswamy created a space for classical Indian performance in the U.S. after moving from India with her young daughter, Aparna, in 1978. In 1992, she founded Ragamala and began adapting her centuries-old art for mainstream audiences. Aparna, now Executive Artistic Director, has catalyzed a bold new vision for Bharatanatyam in the diaspora, making it possible for the company to chart previously unimagined paths for South Asian dance in the U.S. As Choreographic Associate, Ashwini Ramaswamy works alongside her mother and sister to uplift Indian cultural practices on a global scale.

As the first Vietnamese librarian, a published author, and a respected storyteller in Minnesota, Phuoc Thi Minh Tran has shared her experiences and knowledge of Vietnamese culture at various events, storytelling programs, libraries, and schools throughout the state. In addition, she had dedicated her time to helping new immigrants transition into life in America. Within the Asian community, she is involved in various organizations.

Phuoc Thi Minh Tran has been recognized for her work bridging cultures and introducing the culture of Vietnam to the mainstream community. She is very proud to have her first book Vietnamese Children’s Favorite Folktales published in 2015 by Tuttle Publishing.