Actress, dancer, choreographer, and first-time documentary film director, Ariyan Johnson shares her personal journey about the struggles and triumphs of her two conflicting loves: Hip Hop and the Church in this first installment of her docuseries Spiritual Cyphers: Hip Hop and the Church, which will have its Los Angeles debut celebrating this year’s 50th Anniversary […]

Dances With Films is underway and this upcoming screening is one you won’t want to miss. Dancer and choreographer Ariyan Johnson documents her conflicting faith and passion in “Spiritual Cyphers: Hip Hop and the Church.” Her documentary includes interviews with pastors, historians and female dancers about the role of hip-hop in the Black Christian church. […]

Honored by the NYC Cultural Affairs, The Office of Council Member Osse 36th District, Bridge Street Development Corporation, The Laundromat Project through the Bed-Stuy Create & Connect Fund, and the Brooklyn Arts Council in a recognition of “BED-STUY LIVES”.

From the sanctuary to the hip hop soundstage Erin Herriford June 21, 2023 . 4:35 PM Ariyan Johnson journey to self discovery June is a month full of celebrations, including Juneteenth, Father’s Day, Pride, and graduation. For the past 44 years June is also recognized as Black Music Month, originally established by President Jimmy Carter […]

The Dances with Films Festival, despite its name, isn’t all dance films, but some are, including dancer/choreographer Ariyan Johnson‘s directorial debut in Spiritual Cyphers: Hip Hop + The Church screening with three other short films at TCL Chinese 6, Hollywood & Highland, Hollywood; Wed., June 28, 4:45 pm, $19 pre-sale to June 21. The festival runs June 22 to July 3.  A complete […]

The Dances with Films Festival, despite its name, isn’t all dance films, but some are, including dancer/choreographer Ariyan Johnson‘s directorial debut in Spiritual Cyphers: Hip Hop + The Church screening with three other short films at TCL Chinese 6, Hollywood & Highland, Hollywood; Wed., June 28, 4:45 pm, $19 pre-sale to June 21. The festival runs June 22 to July […]