African diaspora artists have played a pivotal role in shaping contemporary dance, bringing unique cultural perspectives and ...

This article is part of the ERC Artsoundscapes project (Grant Agreement No. 787842) that has received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research ...

Selah Thompson (front) teaches how the skirt is used in Afro Cuban dance to mimic natural movements seen in nature at the Traditional Music Society dance class. Susan Pfannmuller Special to The Star ...

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - The City of College Station is honoring Black History Month with a vibrant series of events celebrating African American culture, creativity, and heritage. From paint ...

Nyoka Wotorson has been dancing as far back as she can remember. But it took getting accepted into The Juilliard School's small but mighty Dance Division, and training in its revamped program, to ...

Growing up in a Black township, Vusi Mdoyi found a sprinkle of joy under apartheid in a street-dancing style known as pantsula. As a choreographer, he has elevated it into high art, injected with ...

In a joyful expression of West African culture through dance, music and storytelling, the youth and professional dance companies from Thiossane West African Dance Institute will showcase the ...

A 3-day African Culture and Arts, ACA International Festival, coordinated by the Young African Vision Organization will be held on Aug. 9 to 11 at the Gender Road Christian Church in Canal Winchester.

The interactive, family-friendly event Teaching Africa Day returns for its ninth year to raise students’ awareness of the arts and history of Africa. The daylong event will be hosted in the ...