From its rhythmic movements to expressive gestures, African dance is an integral part of the continent's cultural heritage ...

In the 2019-20 school year, African Dance had 67 dancers expected in the dance concert before it was canceled due to pandemic. Shalewa said that, in 2021, “we had fewer than 30.

The African roots of Bomba, a traditional Puerto Rican dance and musical genre “Bomba is not only a genre, it's kind of a lifestyle," one dancer said.

Derrell Sekou Walker teaches West African dance to elementary and middle schoolers at two Portland public schools. He loves his job, but as the founder and artistic director of Sebé Kan Youth ...

LEWISBURG — Okaidja Afroso is heading back to the Weis Center on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. He will present a new project called “Jaku Mumor” that combines African oral tradition, ...

ANAC copy 39088014658082 purchased with funds from the S. Dillon Ripley Endowment. Summary "Survival of African cultural traditions in the New World has been a subject of academic study for years, ...

It's a local dance company that brings to life the rich cultural traditions of West African rhythm, dance and song. Performer Karida Walker, along with student performers Nya Walker and Kelis ...

Dr. Welsh made one dance about Coretta Scott King, set to the music of Nina Simone and recordings of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In 1976, when she was performing at a festival in Manhattan ...

The African American Dance Company, begun in 1974, shares movement traditions of the African American culture and the African diaspora. Programs include culture as well as African dances ...

Dimensions Dance Theater, the oldest Black dance troupe on the West Coast, celebrates its 50th anniversary with performances Oct. 22-23 in Oakland. Skip to content All Sections ...

The African American Voices Gospel Choir provides a space for students to come together to worship through song, dance, service and miming. The traditional gospel choir is a student organization ...