Nkachika aka Lanecia Radcliff started her journey of studying West African Dance and Drum at Michigan State University as a Freshman. This first introduction to African dance sparked a fire and passion within her that continues to this day. Nkachika continued her studies of Pan African cultural dance at Wayne State University from 1992 to 1995. Nkachika also studied with local African dance performing groups in the local Detroit area. Nkachika also studied the Katherine Dunham technique. Nkachika earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Anthropology with a minor in Dance in 1995. Nkachika started performing for local community centers in the Detroit area around 1997 to 1998. Nkachika then moved to the Atlanta area and started taking classes with Samba Diallo. During this time she worked with Samba and performed in the Atlanta area and learned more about Ivory Coast dance and rhythm. Nkachika then moved to Florida in 2000 and continued her studies of West African Dance and Drum. Nkachika studied under Keba Cissoko, who unfortunately passed away in 2004. Nkachika studied under various West African Dance masters who are respected in their community. Masters such as Yousouff Koumbassa, Marie Basse, and Mouminata.  Nkachika performed throughout South Florida and was featured in the Sun-Sentinel and Miami Herald. Nkachika performed for colleges, private parties, and various elementary, middle and high schools in South Florida. While learning and perfecting her craft she also t ... view more »

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  • African Dance and Drum class at the Lauderhill Sadkin Center

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