Djonze is supported by the Cultural Ministers of Gabon, meaning he is sent around the world to share and learn dances as a ...

Bodies, voices and drums blended and exploded with frenzied energy as the Boka N’deye Pan African Drum and Dance Company brought “Festival Africaine!” to Hayden Hall Saturday night. Performing the ...

‘Igniting Emancipatory Possibilities through African Diaspora Dance’ summit brings experts and new perspective to campus. Dance enthusiasts, artists, scholars, students and practitioners gathered on ...

As Black History Month comes to a close, the University of Georgia Dance Department presents “GRACE,” a captivating production that portrays the Black experience through dance. The show’s performance ...

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 ...

The continent is home to a plethora of dance styles, each with its own unique flair. From the energetic steps of West African dances to the intricate movements of East African traditions, these ...

“They did a thing for the ancestors,” Abdel R. Salaam told Observer, “and then the rains came.” He was talking about his recent trip to visit the Baka people in the Dja Faunal Reserve, located in ...

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 ...

Get ready to dance to the beat of a different drum, thanks to “Rhythms of Africa — Music to My Ears.” The Miramar concert promises to entertain you with international sounds, dancing, music and ...

Tap dance is as much a part of Americana as blue jeans, barbecue or the Statue of Liberty. While not as popular today as it was during its “Golden Age” from 1920 to 1940, the American art form has ...

Editor's Note: This interview is part of an ongoing Star series highlighting Kansas Citians from historically underrepresented communities and their impact on our region. The series builds on The Star ...