Dr. Francesca Negro is an independent researcher in Comparative Literature and Performance studies. She is affiliated researcher with The Centre for Comparative Studies at the University of Lisbon ...

Spearheaded by dance pioneer Najwa I on Chicago’s west side in 1977 and officially incorporated in 1979, NAJWA Dance Corps has carved out a path for Black creatives and has inspired audiences with its ...

Drexel University’s Dance and Africana Studies programs will host a most respected dance scholar and choreographer, Dr. Kariamu Welsh, the creator of the African dance technique Umfundalai, on Oct. 17 ...

Guggenheim Award-winning dance scholar and choreographer Dr. Kariamu Welsh, the creator of the African dance technique Umfundalai, will join Drexel University for a discussion and demonstration on ...

When it comes to dance and breaking new ground, few countries can match South Africa’s dynamic blend of traditional movements and modern styles. Just recently, South Africa proudly made history at the ...

For the Kawambe-Omowale African Drum & Dance troupe, performance serves as a form of self-care—and introduces the community to a traditional African art form. This story was produced at the 2022 ...

Willy Souly’s first Djanjoba dance circle in Burkina Faso did not involve a lot of dancing. “Everyone was expecting me to move and, growing up shy, I froze for almost an entire minute,” Souly said. “I ...

NEW YORK -- From the beat of the drums to the African attire, the ladies of On Your Toes Dance Studio in Brooklyn are getting ready for their performance at Umoja Events Juneteenth Celebration at ...

Former track star Ross, who retired in 1997 after decades as a physical education teacher and guidance counselor in Cleveland Heights and Cleveland city schools, grew up with music and dance. His ...