Kucheza Ngoma Dance Company was founded in 2008 under the artistic direction of Zinnijah Guadalupe. The mission of KNDC is to care for and carry on African artistry and its powerful influence on cultures worldwide by professionally presenting and teaching dance, music, and tradition. The company has performed at a number of events throughout Houston, including Houston International Festival and a prelude performance for FELA! the musical. KNDC has traveled across the country to learn from master dance instructors such as Moustafa Bangoura, Youssouf Koumbasa, and Titos Sampa. The Kucheza Ngoma Dance Company’s goal is to share its unique dance styles, dancehall fusion, and West Indies folk dance, as well as traditional dance styles, with the Houston community.