Resident Educators

  • Jay-C Tchanque

    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.

  • Cece Tor

    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.

  • Kiné Camara

    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.

Visiting Teachers

  • Jay Musodi

  • Ogo Ezendokwere

  • Lionel Vero

  • Sabrine Ewies

  • Tany Ora

admin team

Kiné Camara
Founder & Program Director

Adri Tapia-Gomez
Operations Manager