

Yaminah L.


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About Yaminah L.
Passionate, dedicated, and hardworking is the least to say about Yaminah, artistic director, choreographer, teacher, motivational speaker, professional dancer and performing artist of West African, Dancehall, Hip Hop, Jazz, contemporary and Modern dance styles.
She has worked with multiple artists such as Shakira, Nick Cannon, Sean Paul, N.E.R.D.,Killa Mike, Nelly Furtado , Lil Wayne, B.o.B., Fizz & Boog, Mack 10,
J Holiday, Tony Toni Toné and appeared on film/TV and commercials such as FAME, MTV's "Non Stop Summer", Disney’s “Phineas & Ferb," and “So Random," BET's "The Mo'Nique Show" and The Oxygen Channel's "Hair Battle Spectacular 2."
Her work has been featured in Dance Mogul Magazine, Dance Spirit Magazine, Paper Magazine, appeared dancing at The Apollo with Black Coffee, "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,"choreographing on BET's "F In Fabulous."
Has taught for Alvin Ailey, Columbia University, Brooklyn Museum, EXPG New York, Cumbe Center For African And Diaspora Dance, Abrons Arts Center, IDA Hollywood, American College Dance Festival, Lines Ballet San Francisco Dance Center, ODC Dance Commons San Francisco. and Gibney Dance Studios.
Holds a BA degree in Speech Communications & Dance with an emphasis in choreography from San Francisco State University.
Simply put, she lives to spread her love and passion for the arts.
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What can I say about Yaminah. She is easily one of best instructors I have ever had. I have had lots of instructors in different disciplines but accross the board she is the best. I take hip-hop with Yaminah and she is a phenomenal dancer and teacher. I am learning so much and improving so fast thanks to her fun style and professionalism.

Yaminah’s class is the bomb in person so now, being cooped up inside, you gotta keep moving! Get your groove, sweat, and body movement on with Yaminah Online y’all!!! She’s still keepin’ it real and supporting the community and even beyond now with her Online classes!

So much fun!! Got me moving!

Had a great experience in Yaminah's class she was informative about the dance moves and had an awesome vibe.

Yaminah is a great dance instructor. She is passionate and makes class challenging, but fun. I learned so much in the African Dance class and want to take another class. If it want to learn from a professional and enjoy what you’re learning, then you can’t go wrong with any of Yaminah’s classes!

Yaminah is such an awesome teacher! She is very attentive to the students’ needs! She lots of fun and energictic and keeps you on your toes! Most of all she makes sure the student has taken some form of knowledge away when they leave!

An exciting & new experience for me, all in the comfort of my home. Yaminah is an awesome teacher, she gives you 100 percent. I would definitely take this class again.

When I say Yaminah is Everything!!! I have worked with her in multiple lanes within the dance industry and we played with a variety of dance styles. Yaminah has a natural way of leading and guiding you into each movement with intricate descriptions. I highly suggest anyone looking to hone in on skill and experience; Yaminah will definitely help you reach your goal.
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Teacher
Jun 2016 - PresentEXPG NY + LA
Teach Hip Hop + Dancehall classes
Teaching Artist
Jan 2016 - PresentBrooklyn Arts Council
Teaching artist for West African, Hip Hop, and Afro Caribbean dance
Teaching artist
Oct 2011 - PresentAlvin Ailey
Teaching artist for youth and adults Teach West African, Hip Hop, Jazz, Afro Caribbean and Modern dance
Education
Speech Communication and Dance
Aug 2006 - Jun 2009San Francisco State University
Languages
English
Fluent / Native Proficiency
Affiliations
SAG-AFTRA
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