Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer
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ABOUT
Camille is a freelance dancer, teacher, choreographer, and mentor who hails from Bronx, New York. Camille is trained in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, and West-African Dance.
Watch Camille DANCE
Righteous Anger = Righteous Change
Choreography by Camille Weanquoi
Performance by Kerryaunna Ross
The Way Forward
Behind the Scenes Documentary by Camille Weanquoi
Camille graduated from Wilson College with a Master of Fine Arts in Choreography, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance, and Winston Salem State University with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies.
She has had the privilege to study under Kim Grier, Imani Faye, B.J. Sullivan, Dmitry Povolotsky, Duane Cyrus, and other influential teaching artists.
Camille is an Assistant Professor of Dance at Coppin State University and is training to become a certified Dunham Technique Instructor. She teaches African diaspora dance forms and other styles of dance throughout the Baltimore area.
Check out the range of workshops that she currently offers below:
WORKSHOPS
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Afro Fusion
This workshop is a beautiful melting pot of West African, Contemporary, & Modern technique. Flowing through a warm up, across the floor, & afro contemporary/modern combo. It is engaging & challenging for students of all levels.
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Jazz | Lyrical | Contemporary
Looking to strengthen your students technique & create well rounded dancers. Consider choosing one of these styles as a workshop for your studio or group. All workshops aim to give your students extensive training & personal attention to help grow their knowledge.
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This Is Me
This workshop uses specific dance activities and self esteem building exercises to help your students, participants, or groups find the joy & beauty in being who they are. They'll be ready to hit any stage and walk into their daily life with confidence!
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Customize your workshop
Not sure what type of class you'd like to offer your participants! Well let's talk & identify what you need. I can create something that would tailor fit your students or groups needs.
MORE ABOUT CAMILLE
Camille’s passion for & commitment to dance has afforded her the opportunity to perform the works of Urban Bush Woman, Na Ni Chin, and Rod Rogers. Camille has also danced as a company member for Baltimore based companies, Keur Khaleyi African Dance Company and The Collective. She has performed and toured throughout the East Coast in venues including the Baltimore Museum of Art, Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, The Apollo, City Center, and Riverside Theatre. She has showcased her work at the Baltimore Theater Project, UNCG Dance Theatre, Creative Alliance, & HSA Theater. She has been featured in the Arbutus Times and she has also appeared in Essence Magazine, the Baltimore Sun, and the Bronx Times.
