Young brides in Northern Sudan have been performing the Bride Dance on, or near, their wedding nights for thousands of years. Today, plenty of... One Sudan Marriage Ritual: An Alluring Dance A mating ...

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 ...

Thanksgiving weekend has a lot of traditions — besides turkey, there’s the parade and Black Friday shopping. Philadelphia is home to another tradition that’s decades strong. The Philly-based African ...

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 ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Imani Poole’s connection to African culture and dance started before she could even remember. “My father was probably celebrating it before I was even born,” Poole said. Her ...

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 ...