Assane Konte, a national of Senegal, West Africa, is one of the original founders of KanKouran West African Dance Company. He also serves as the company’s Artistic Director, choreographer, and costume designer.Mr. Konte left Africa with the dream of establishing his own dance company in Washington, D.C., the nation’s capitol.  Although Mr. Konte choreographs primarily for his own company, his ingenious creativity and spirit is always in demand at home and abroad. Consequently, he conducts annual programs in Poland, Hawaii, Japan, and St. Croix. Mr. Konte has held faculty positions in the dance departments of several prestigious universities in the Washington, D.C. area including Georgetown, George Washington, American and George Mason Universities. He presently serves on the faculty at Howard University.

More information on Assane Konte
Heritage Works website
 
Music:
Yoruba Adventure - Westar Music
Original Music Performed by Idy Ciss and Assane M'baye

We would like to thank our funders:

McGregor Fund

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan

The Kresge Foundation

Fred and Barbara Erb Family Foundation 

Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs