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Nzinga Tull, a Senior Company dancer with KanKouran, performs traditional West African dance forms originating primarily from Senegal, Gambia, Mali, and Guinea. Nzinga began studying dance at age 3 in her hometown, Washington, DC, with African Heritage Dancers and Drummers. She resumed her dance studies in Atlanta as a Spelman College student by studying with Torkwase Osahene and performing with Ayolowa, the student company of Barefoot Ballet. Nzinga began her professional dance career in Atlanta when she joined Giwen Mata, with whom she has continued performing and teaching over the years. In 1999, Nzinga began performing with KanKouran West African Dance Company and today she is one of the company's principal dancers. Nzinga also teaches classes and workshops in West African dance technique and performance for schools and community organizations in the DC area and in Atlanta, Ga.