WEST AFRICAN

WINDSHIP BOYD was born in France of American parents, Windship grew up in the US. Initially a professional ballet dancer she moved to France where she created her company Itchy Feet. She was the choreographer in residence in her city Vaulx en Velin and choreographed for Lyon’s Biennale de la Danse for 7 seasons. During her time in France, she also worked extensively in West Africa.  Since she received a grant from UNESCO in 2004, she has toured, taught, choreographed and learned dances in Senegal, Burkina Faso and Guinea. Back in Nashville, she continues to exchange, create works and take people over to West Africa to discover dance and music. She co-founded AfricaNashville with the saxophone player Jeff Coffin. Today she manages the company, teaches and performs with them.