This overview explains the diversity of African dance styles and their cultural significance across different regions and traditions. It highlights key elements such as rhythm, movement, storytelling, ...

BEAUMONT, Texas — A Beaumont-area civic organization is celebrating Black History Month by honoring the African American origins of swing dancing, a dance form that traces its roots to Harlem in the ...

DanceAfrica at BAM tops this month’s calendar. The festivities will include performances, films, dance classes, and community events.

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 ...

Divine Dance is a new exhibit at The Center for African-American History, Art and Culture that tell dance in the Black ...

Africa’s most celebrated dancer and choreographer, Germaine Acogny, turns 80 on 28 May. I have had the privilege of meeting the Senegalese artist, learning from her, and interviewing her as part of my ...

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 ...

Twenty-five dance companies from across Africa have showcased their talent at the African Dance Biennial in Senegal.

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 ...

"This is when I fell in love with DJing and Afro house," Ciza says. At the time, 3-step – South Africa's latest dance music genre that is named after its signature three-kick drum rhythm and blends ...