Germaine Acogny has risen as a female artist who has defied stereotypes to become one of the world’s most revered dance makers.

The women’s costumes, which resembled summer skirts and halters in “Ashieagbekor” (a war dance) seemed especially out of place. Despite these few distractions, every part of the program added to the ...

West African traditional-dance class a full-body, soul experience By Melissa Merli Mar 12, 2009 Updated Jun 27, 2019 ...

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Sep. 4—Students from the Wade Center in Bluefield had an opportunity Tuesday to learn about West African Djembe Rhythms. Adama Dembele, master Djembefola (dejembe player) from the Ivory Coast ...