Sloan drew inspiration from a dance popularized in the mid-19th century by William Henry Lane, an African American performer known as "Master Juba." Lane famously competed against Irish American ...

Katherine Dunham, often hailed as the Matriarch of Black Dance, brought African cultures to American dance, like the Haitian ...

Brown’s “Grace.” “Grace” connects African and American dance, depicting a journey to the promised land set to Duke Ellington’s classic “Come Sunday,” Peven Everett’s hit ...

The sound of African drumming filled the heart of downtown San Jose for Black Family Day, a festival celebrating cultural ...

Describing the African-American influence on American music in all of its glory an d variety is an intimidating—if not impossible—task. African American influences are so fundamental to American music ...

African American fiddlers were popular fixtures in dance halls, where they spun out the jigs and reels that kept white patrons on the move. Black musicians, including banjo players, guitarists ...

“It is a company rooted in the African American experience,” said Debbie ... Yet she persevered and blazed a trail for what a Black-owned dance company could be. “I don’t even know ...

The American Dance Festival was held here for 30 years ... including modern, Afro-Caribbean, West African, improvisation and ballet. Most importantly, you are encouraged to find a singular voice for ...

This is not your regular camp - welcome to four weeks of cultural immersion! Inspired by the Gullah Geechee tradition of ...