Luana Madikera is a dancer and multidisplinary artist. She is a member of the tropical band "La By'le and of the FemBlack performance collective as well as a dance educator. Within her pedagogical journey, Luana's expertise shines through her knowledge of urban African dance forms. Luana's knowledge has been meticulously cultivated through a fusion of self-taught prowess and immersive workshops and training (Ghana, École des Sables, Senegal). What truly sets Luana apart is her profound sensitivity, pedagogical finesse, and a sense of humor that infuses joy into her teachings. Her classes and workshops are drenched in Afro-centric wisdom, beautifully accentuating the connection to unique body movements, the grounding connection to the earth, an intuitive feel for the music's pulse, and a deep recognition of the dances' social significance.