Inside KC’s thriving African drum and dance community, younger than ever

This interview is part of an ongoing Star series highlighting Kansas Citians from historically underrepresented communities ...
Connecticut College Arboretum

The Dayton Artist-in-Residence Program

African Diaspora Dance has made significant contributions to the field of dance, but too often it is relegated to the margins of dance departments at predominantly white institutions (PWIs) in higher ...
abc7NY

7 On Your Side gets back payment due to African drumming and dance teachers

EAST FLATBUSH, Brooklyn (WABC) -- As we wrap up celebrating Black History Month, a Brooklyn family teaching African dance and drumming in public schools lost its rhythm after not getting paid for ...
Houston Public Media

‘D is for Dance’ celebrates movement, identity, and the rhythms of the African diaspora in Houston

Houston dancer, educator, and author Stacey Allen joins Houston Matters to discuss her new children’s book, “D is for Dance,” a joyful, illustrated celebration of movement inspired by the African ...
The Indianapolis Star

This dance studio in the Kennedy-King Neighborhood offers African diaspora dance genres

It wasn't on purpose that Iris Rosa Santiago opened up a studio offering African diaspora dance genres in the historic Kennedy-King Neighborhood, but it's befitting of her journey. The Iris Rose Dance ...