KINGTAE
Born in Frankfurt, Germany and raised in Washington DC; Daunte “KINGTAE” Fyall is a passionate dance instructor, performing artist, and motivational speaker. Daunte travels around the world enriching our communities with the healing energy and power of Traditional West African Dance.
His Roots began with the World-Renowned
Assane Konte, Founder/Artistic Director of Kankouran West African Dance Company of Washington, DC. As a Senior Company Member, Daunte’s performance venues/credits include: The Kennedy Center of Washington DC, the Trinidad & Tobago Emancipation Festival, The Smithsonian Museams of Washington DC, and The White House of the United States of America to name a few!
Daunté has also participated in hundreds of hours of continued education with West African Masters.
He was awarded the privilege of studying and performing with dance Pioneer: Debbie Allen at her prestigious dance academy located in the heart of Los Angeles. His performance credits with Mrs. Allen include: "Debbie Allen's: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker" and Performing at "Debbie Allen's: All-Star Gala". Daunte can also be seen displaying his talents in Projects with Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and in a music video with 5-Grammy nominated R&B Artist: Khalid. Last but not least Daunte is also a principal dancer in the upcoming hit comedy sequel film starring Eddie Murphy: “Coming To America 2” !
As Founder and President of Artistic Direction at DAANSEKOU Cultural Arts Collective in Los Angeles, CA, Daunte and his amazing team of community leaders host Traditional West African Dance Fundamental Classes while curating safe spaces for communities to obtain Cultural knowledge of West Africa.
Daunté is dedicated to creating nurturing spaces to develop the potential of inner city youth, collaborative workshops with community organizations, maintaining private, corporate and individual group lessons. Daunte is passionate about dance, traveling, leading retreats and teaching specialized workshops.
Daunté believes that "...true healing starts with
Pure Heart and Positive Intention..." so he is honored to share the value of this living tradition while simultaneously encouraging people to experience their infinite potential. Daunté is on a quest to collectively empower others to discover a greater self awareness through Love, Light (Knowledge), Respect and Humility!
DAANSEKOU
In his representation of the mission of DAANSEKOU CULTURAL ARTS COLLECTIVE and the direction of Master West African Griot, Historian, & Master Artist:
Baba Fode Sissoko ;
Daunté “KINGTAE” Fyall and his team of Exceptionally Talented Artists, work closely with inner city youth while also maintaining corporate private and individual group lessons. They promote the development of Ancestral knowledge through Love, Tradition, Family, Community, Unity & Movement. With an affinity for Cultural Education and Performance,
DAANSEKOU (Danse “Dance” + Sekou “Wisdom”) believes that "...true healing starts with Pure Heart and Positive Intention..." This is paired with the humility to share the value of living traditions and simultaneously encourage people to experience their infinite potential.
DAANSEKOU is on a quest to empower others to discover a greater self awareness through Light (knowledge), Love (for humanity), Positive Energy.
They invite individuals from all walks of life to Join in Creating a Unified “Village” Of Love for West African Culture!