Ngoma African Dance Company

Richmond graduate Markita Boney established the Ngoma African Dance Company in 1995 to encourage students to discover African dance and culture. Since then, the company has grown in numbers and skill level and many Richmond dancers enjoy participating in performances that incorporate not only dance but also acrobatics, chanting, singing and drumming. In Swahili, “Ngoma” translates to “drum and dance.” In recent years, Ngoma African Dance Company has expanded to incorporate modern, hip hop and other dances into its repertoire.