KUKUSANYA

KUKUSANYA: International Africanist Dance Intensive

Dancing Legacy: Hyping Up Our Lineage

Friday & Saturday, February 26-27, 2027

Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center
275 N. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47405

KUKUSANYA: International Africanist Dance Intensive exposes participants to dance from the perspectives of African American culture and the broader African Diaspora through master classes, panel discussions, and performances.

Previously known as the African American Dance Company (AADC) Annual Dance Workshop, the AADC and Director Baba Stafford C. Berry, Jr. proudly present KUKUSANYA as the 28th anniversary event offered to the IU and greater Bloomington and surrounding communities.

People of all backgrounds and levels (ages 12+) are invited to participate in KUKUSANYA dance and drum masterclasses.

Meet the Artists

Andre Artis - Pan Afrikan Drum and Dance Ensemble

Baba Stafford C. Berry Jr. -- AADC Director, Bantaba

KUKUSANYA Schedule

2:30 - 4:00pm Panel -- Dancing Legacy: Hyping Up Our Lineage

6:00 - 8:00pm Bantaba Class

Class offerings this year include Umfundalai technique, House-undalai, West African dance and drumming.

9:00 - 10:15am Class 1

10:30 - 11:45am Class 2

1:30 - 3:30pm Class 3 (Choreography block - all students in this class must be present for the Showcase and staging block)

3:30 - 5:30pm Staging block

6:00pm Showcase

Registration

Registration coming soon.

Student scholarships

Student scholarships fund the full registration for KUKUSANYA. To be considered for a scholarship, you must be a current high school student with a minimum G.P.A. of 2.5.

Scholarship Application 2027