Africa is arriving in Baltimore’s backyard this weekend for the 16th year in a row. The Keur Khaleyi African Dance & Cultural Institute — their name means “house of children” in the West African Wolof ...

Forewords. African arts in education: theory and practice / Daniel Avorgbedor ; Perspectives on Ghanaian music / Komla Amoaku -- Perspectives on Ghanaian dances / Francis Nii-Yartey -- Dance-drumming ...

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 ...

Discover the story behind Xibelani dance and how the colourful tradition continues to unite Shangaan communities beyond ...

DanceAfrica, BAM's longest-running program and the nation's largest festival of African dance and culture, returns for its 48th year with a full weekend of performances, films, dance classes, and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Rock art is widespread across southern Africa and includes a wide range of depictions such as human figures, animals, dots, handprints, and other painted or engraved imagery on rock surfaces. The rock ...

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 ...

Now entering its 49th year, DanceAfrica remains BAM’s longest-running program and one of the nation’s largest festivals dedicated to African and diasporic dance and culture. Held annually over ...