Halifu Osumare spent nearly four decades as a professional dancer, performing in 23 countries across the globe. Stops on her remarkable journey included being a ballerina in Oakland, a disco dancer in Barcelona and a performer on Broadway.
Working with some of the world’s most influential dancers and companies, she went on to become an accomplished modern dance choreographer and founded her own dance company.
After serving as director and department chair of UCD’s African American and African Studies, Osumare retired in 2016 with multiple degrees and an international reputation. She now shares the memories of an inimitable life in a new book, “Dancing in Blackness: A Memoir”
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