Dale Novella

Dale Novella Anderson-Lee is a dynamic educator, artist, and wellness advocate dedicated to empowering communities through creative expression and holistic well-being. A graduate of the University of South Carolina’s Media Arts program, Dale found her passion for teaching social justice through the arts after completing the Teaching Artist Training and Internship Program (now the Teaching Artist Project) with Community-Word Project in 2016. Since then, she has worked with students across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Brooklyn, helping them find their voices and celebrate their cultures through music, poetry, and digital media.

Beyond her work as a Teaching Artist, Dale is a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher and Wellness Coach, with specialized training in children’s yoga and sound healing. She integrates these practices into her residencies, fostering supportive, trauma-informed spaces, where learners can freely create and share.

Currently serving as Program Director of the Teaching Artist Project, Dale continues to lead and support fellow educators in harnessing the power of the arts for social change. She is also an entrepreneur and curator, producing live music events like the poetry jam session “The Poet Will Be Televised!” and facilitating yoga, and wellness workshops that bridge the gap between artistic expression and mindfulness.

A seasoned singer, songwriter, and producer, Dale has been a force in the NYC music scene, blending Soul, Hip-Hop, R&B, and Rock to craft a unique sound. In 2020, she released her self-produced debut album, SANG BXTCH!!, and went on to tour both the U.S. and Europe, further solidifying her place as a multifaceted creative.

From the South Carolina Lowcountry to Brooklyn, Dale Novella remains committed to using music, movement, and mindfulness as tools for connection and transformation. Whether in the classroom, on stage, or in a wellness space, her mission is clear: to bring the world together in rhythm, one beat at a time.

Stay connected with Dale Novella at dalenovellapresents.com or follow her on Instagram: @dalenovella.