who brought African dance motifs to classic European roles in a career that spanned two decades. "Deeply respectful of European and contemporary music traditions, but unafraid to go bare on stage ...

Ahlijah began rehearsals in January and met with her dancers three times per week. She drew inspiration from African contemporary dance while choreographing. The style is polyrhythmic and polycentric, ...

a Zimbabwe-born choreographer and teacher of the Germaine Acogny Technique of contemporary African dance. The project is entitled Air de Temps ("Spirit of our Times"), referring to the many social ...

dance is a powerful medium that not only brings people together, it can tell powerful stories and transmit messages. A group of young dancers from the African diaspora is applying her technique to ...

On Nov. 16, Brown’s modern African dance group, OJA!, placed second at the Battle of African Student Organizations at Northeastern University. Co-captain Wura Adetola ’26 emphasized the group’s growth ...

The African Dance concerts are typically loud and colorful affairs. They’re performed with the other dance performances, such as modern dance, and provide a moment where all grades are dancing ...

Noyam African Dance Institute has been recognized at the just-ended Ghana Dance Industry Awards for its exceptional contributions to the development of African contemporary dance in Ghana.

Global Motion took place on May 17 and 18, 2025 and showcased three student choreographers: Mayu Oishi, Simon Lathrop and ...

As modern society grapples with stress ... that foster empathy and gratitude through shared experiences African drumming and dance traditions have evolved into therapeutic tools, with wellness ...

Diversity is the keystone of Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, not only among its dancers but also in its vast and varied repertory, built over the troupe’s 55 years in existence. On Friday ...

who brought African dance motifs to classic European roles in a career that spanned two decades. "Deeply respectful of European and contemporary music traditions, but unafraid to go bare on stage ...