IShowSpeed’s Traditional Dance in Viral Clip Wins Over Fans

It took IShowSpeed little to no time to build a solid fanbase in South Africa. In yet another display of the power of his ...

IShowSpeed’s Traditional Dance in Viral Clip Receives Praise From Fans

It took IShowSpeed little to no time to build a solid fanbase in South Africa. In yet another display of the power of his ...
LancasterOnline

Honor Juneteenth this weekend with a traditional African dance showcase dedicated to the mighty calabash

If you walked by Mulberry Arts Studios in the past couple of weeks, there's a chance you heard the sound of drums. Not just any drums — traditional African drums, called djembe, that are so ...
The New York Times

Using Dance to Provoke, Delight and Tell South Africa’s Stories

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 ...
The New York Times

Dada Masilo, Who Fused Ballet With African Dance, Dies at 39

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 ...
Kansas City Star

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

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 ...