Background

Asadata Dafora was considered one of the pioneers in black dance. His significance in modern dance was based solely on his development of dance-drama as an art form. Dafora was one of the first African Americans to introduce drumming music to the United States in the 1930s. Born in Freetown, Sierra Leone in 1890, he was known as a multidisciplinary musician, dancer, choreographer, director, and writer. African and European influences addded to Dafora's education. He trained in Sierra and toured Endgland, France, Germany in "L'Africanne" and "Aida" circa 1912. This tour affected his next decisions in life and his career. He is known for his first dance-drama Kykunkor, which he wrote, choreographed, and directed.

Choreography