Camille Weanquoi MFA

Camille Weanquoi, a freelance interdisciplinary artist from the Bronx, NY, is a force to be reckoned with. Holding a B.A. in Dance from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies from Winston Salem State University, and an MFA in Choreography from Wilson College, she is committed to driving the growth and preservation of dance, particularly those rooted in the African diaspora. Camille is the visionary director of Camille W. Dance, a culturally immersive dance consulting firm and pick-up performance company.

In addition to her role as the founder and Executive Director of the Baltimore Black Dance Collective and co-founder and co-director of the annual Baltimore Black Choreographers Festival, she is an Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of Dance at Coppin State University. Currently in training as a candidate for Dunham Technique Teacher Certification, Camille creates, performs, and teaches African Diaspora dances rooted in tradition and culture alongside various other dance styles in the Baltimore/D.C. area and beyond. Beyond her professional accolades, Camille is a devoted wife, mother, sister, friend, and unwavering advocate for the arts.