Search

The article present an interview with South African dancer and choreographer Dada Masilo. Topics include Masilo's reimagined ballet of William Shakespeare's "Hamlet," which centers on the character Ophelia rather than the traditional focus; Masilo's approach to blending ballet, contemporary and African dance forms; the postponement of the U.S. debut of the work; and Masilo's intention to address misogyny and the impact of patriarchal power imbalances through her reinterpretation.

The article focuses on Dancer and dance teacher Alicia Graf Mack's transformative leadership at Juilliard's dance division, marking a historic shift in race and representation. Topics include diversity, equity, and inclusion, with an emphasis on fostering a sense of belonging and embracing a more inclusive dance curriculum.

Eleo Pomare (1937-2008) With the passing of Eleo Pomare, the world loses a choreographer, dancer, and teacher whose voice is as unique today as it was in 1958, when he [...]

After a career spanning six decades and many continents, dancer, choreographer, and legendary teacher of modern, jazz, and Dunham technique Walter Nicks died in April. Born in Pittsburgh, Nicks often [...]

This year DanceAfrica marks a milestone. When founder and artistic director Chuck Davis, a striking 6'5' figure in flowing African robes, sweeps onstage at the Brooklyn Academy of Music for [...]

An obituary for choreographer and dancer Eleo Pomare.