Emma Wambo is a Kenyan American creative, choreographer, and dance artist. She’s traveled to train in different Afro styles such as Pantsula and Amapiano in South Africa as well as Azonto and Asorkpor in Ghana. She’s had the opportunity to share her love of dance on stage with various Afro artists, such as Asake, Adekunle Gold, Tiwa Savage, etc. 

She enjoys sharing her love and knowledge of Afro dance with the community through workshops, classes, and showcases, with the intention of raising awareness of the vastness of Afro and the beauty that lies within it.

Kiné Camara is a dance artist, educator and community organizer based in Seattle, WA. She loves bringing her passion for dance to the stage, and has performed with artists including Uncle Waffles, Asake, Tiwa Savage, Adekunle Gold, Sauti Sol, Archie, and Ibrahima & Safal, however her long life passion is teaching. 

She has also taught workshops in other cities including Paris, Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, Playa del Carmen, Vancouver (CA), Atlanta, Washington DC, San Diego and Los Angeles.

In 2024, she organized the first annual PNW Afro Dance Camp, featuring a team of 7 educators serving over 100 students. And in 2025, is set to lead a group of 20+ students to South Africa for a dance and cultural camp.

She founded Afro Dance Seattle, and serves as the program director in addition to teaching Amapiano dance there and with organizations like University of Washington and Cornish College of the Arts.

For more info, visit her on Instagram @kine_camara or at kinecamara.com.

Born in French Guiana, Lionel has been dancing since the age of 6, immersing himself in the world of music and dance.

Driven by a passion for understanding dance’s roots, he studied traditional African dances like Mondingue, Forest, and ceremonial styles from West Africa, as well as urban dances such as Soukouss, N'dombolo, and Makossa.

A self-taught Dancehall artist, Lionel specializes in urban dance and has practiced hip-hop and reggaeton since his youth. Over time, he naturally honed his skills in urban African dances like Coupé Décalé/N'dombolo, Kuduro/AfroHouse, Azonto, and Amapiano. This versatility has made him an internationally recognized dancer and choreographer.

He has collaborated with major artists and brands, like Nike, Nicki Jam, Daddy Yankee, Yemi Alade, Ya Levis, Shym, Vegedream, MHD, Zaho, Mista Flavour, Marques Houston, Papa Wemba and many more.

His diverse skills allow him to craft a unique style and adapt to any musical genre. Lionel has contributed to the evolution of Afrobeats dance and is the creator of:

-Afro IAM (International Afro Master)
-The "Fuzao" fitness/dance concept
-The Paris Afro Dance Festival
-The Invictus Crew, with which he competed on France’s Got Talent and World of Dance

He teaches at top dance schools in Paris (Studio MRG, LAX Studio, Salsabor, Juste Debout School, etc.) and worldwide.

Jay-C Val (@jaycval2) is a renowned multidisciplinary professional Dancer and Choreographer specialized in Urban dances (African styles & Dancehall). He is a member of Allin Dance Crew, Invictus Crew and DancehallFunkCrew. He has also a wealth of experience working with international artists.

Jay-C travels the world, sharing his passionated love for dance and « joie de vivre » through exciting workshops, dance competitions, and various projects.

Jay-C is also the CEO of the exciting cultural & dance experience Ghana Dance Kamp, happening in Accra Ghana every year.

Artists: Kalash, Vybz Kartel, Maureen, Jay Sean, Yemi Alade, Fatman Scoop, Mr Vegas, Voicemail, Ya Levis, Lartiste, Delix, Kery James, Diversidad, Black M, KEEN V, La Cantadora, Pompis, Krys, Audshine ft Elephant Man, Sauce the rapper.

Cecebandit is a Liberian American professional choreographer and dancer. She has traveled and trained in Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia and South Africa to learn various African street styles such as Naija street, Azonto, Pantsula, anfrohouse and Amapiano to name a few.

Her credits include television and films such as “Black Panther 2,” “Step up” the series, and HBOs “Eyes on the prize.” She currently holds the winning title for Red Bull Culture Clash 2023 and Red Bull Dance Your style, where she was the in the first #TEAMAFRICA in Red Bull History. 

She has shared the stage and screen with artists such as Yemi Alade, Drake, Teyana Taylor, Jessie J, to name a few and was the official choreographer for Chop Vegas 2021 and Afronation festival US 2022. She hopes to continue spreading her love of culture through dance and the everyday ppl platform, while bringing awareness to the talent and beauty that Africa radiates.