Nile Alicia Ruff

Nile Alicia Ruff emerged from the earth of “Chocolate City” (Washington, D.C.). Nile dances to awaken audiences to the dignity of life. Nile uses her/their personal experience via the movement mediums of West African dance, Black Dance, Love, SGI Nichiren Buddhism, Hip Hop & RNB, Pleasure, Dialogue, Sociology, Anti-racism, Womxnism & Black Queer History.

Kiné Camara

Kiné Camara is a dance educator, artistic director and performer based in Seattle, WA. As an educator, she focuses on holistic learning: studying dance fundamentals and technique, understanding history and cultural context, and embracing the inner work inspired by experiences while dancing. In her choreography, she pulls from various African and Afro diasporic dance styles, and often explores themes of Western vs African culture, and modern vs. traditional dance.

Return to Pier 62 after Spotlight for more learning with Kiné Camara: see the Afro Workshop link below.

Malicious Vixens

Malicious Vixens is a Seattle-based dance collective of Asian American women that reside on Coast Salish/ Duwamish land. Through their art, they take great strides in creating work that both honors their ancestors and histories, but also honor the African diaspora and cultures that they are guests of. Through movement, sharing of stories, and action, they seek to positively impact and empower their communities.

Amanda Morgan

Amanda Morgan (she/her) is from Tacoma, WA and is currently a dancer at Pacific Northwest Ballet. In addition to dancing, she is the founder and creator of her own dance collective called The Seattle Project, which aims to highlight BIPOC and LGBTQ+ artists.