Inside KC’s thriving African drum and dance community, younger than ever

This interview is part of an ongoing Star series highlighting Kansas Citians from historically underrepresented communities ...

Legendary African American dance company returns to CT with dances featuring Chuck Berry and beyond

Ailey II, the second company of New York’s Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, is performing at the Shubert Theatre in New ...
The Nation Newspaper

Africa’s coming of age and Nigeria-Ghana’s example

The week rolled by as usual, paying no cognizance to its own unusual character. It was meant to be unusual because it was the second week in the year 2025; as it would be in the past, it was expected ...
OPB

West African dance company Sebé Kan brings dancers of all ages to Portland stage

Walker joins us, along with his wife Karida Walker, who is a dancer in the troupe; and high school senior Nylah Jae Holt, who has been dancing with Sebé Kan since she was 8 years old. Note: The ...
Columbus Dispatch

Lincoln Theatre to showcase West African dance performance

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 ...
The New York Times

Dada Masilo, Who Fused Ballet With African Dance, Dies at 39

A South African dancer and choreographer, she was known as a fearless creative force who brought African dance styles to traditional pieces like “Swan Lake.” By Isabella Kwai and Roslyn Sulcas Dada ...