Two dancers onstage in white with blue accents lift one arm and hold a white kerchief in the other arm. Three dancers mirror them in the background.

Umfundalai: A Contemporary African Dance Technique

Dr. C. Kemal Nance, Senior Master Teacher of Umfundalai and Assistant Professor in the Departments of Dance and African American Studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, describes the value of Umfundalai, a contemporary African dance technique derived from traditions throughout the African diaspora.

December 1, 2025 | Read Article