In general, the traditions differ in their treatment of the ground and the foot. African dance traditions include movement that falls to the earth, with flexed foot and an emphasis on weight or ...

The Aka Pygmies living in the south-west region of the Central African Republic have developed a distinctive ... mastered by all members of the Aka community. Music and dance form an integral part of ...

Brooklyn Academy of Music’s 48th annual DanceAfrica Festival honors Mozambique’s artistic traditions with live performances, ...

Josef Nadj and his seven dancers take us on a journey back to the very roots of dance in a frenetic, absorbing performance ...

Three times a week, dancers from the National Ballet in the Central African Republic rehearse tirelessly to bring to life traditional dance forms from different ethnic groups across the country.

Her artistic practice centers cultural traditions and evolution of the African Diaspora around Olujimi Dance Technique, She explores corporeality of the moving body with intentionality ...

This year's theme is "Black Dance Is..." to remind students how Black dance traditions have influenced dance culture worldwide. “Can't wait to see the magic unfold for our 2024-25 season!" ...

From Congo, Brazzaville, MC Baba is an extraordinary rapper who defies the rules of music. While he does not hear the music, he feels the beat and has risen to local fame for his captivating melodies ...

Florence Price combined the traditions of classical music with the sound of spirituals and West African rhythms and dance from her own culture. In 1933 she overcame prejudice to become the first ...