Meet Yaminah
Empowering others through movement, culture, and unapologetic expression is her mission and her message.
Her transformation from student to sought-after artistic director, choreographer, and motivational speaker is rooted in a deep passion for dance, culture, and storytelling. With over 1.7 million views on YouTube and more than 11 million views and shares on GIPHY, plus performances on stages from
The Apollo to the Soul Nation Festival in Jakarta, Indonesia, Yaminah uses dance as a tool for global connection. Her work reflects her belief that the arts are not just about performance, but about purpose
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A dynamic force both onstage and behind the scenes, Yaminah brings bold vision and cultural depth to every project she leads. Trained at The Alvin Ailey School,
Lula Washington, The Edge Dance Center, and other prestigious institutions, she blends technical mastery with the soulful energy of Afro-diasporic traditions. From West African, Dancehall, and Hip Hop to Jazz, Burlesque, and Contemporary, she creates dynamic works that resonate worldwide. Her work has been featured by MTV, BET, Disney, and the Tribeca Film Festival, and she’s performed and worked with artists like Shakira, Black Coffee,
Sean Paul, Pharrell and more.
As the founder of Art Of Legohn, Yaminah uses performance, education, and production to celebrate Black Diaspora culture through a modern lens. She produces immersive shows like Red Light Special: A Night of Urban Burlesque® and community-centered events such as Dancehall Battle NYC®. With a background in Speech Communications and Dance from San Francisco State University, she blends movement, message, and motivation in a signature style that fuels her workshops, panels, and public speaking engagements worldwide.
20+
YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY
15k+
STUDENTS TAUGHT
130+
CLIENTS
Yaminah thrives in constant growth both creatively and in business.
She remains committed to elevating her craft while creating space for others to thrive in theirs. From winning NAACP speech competitions to serving as a grant panelist and arts advocate, Yaminah continues to break boundaries and nurture emerging voices. Her mission is clear: to lead with purpose, move with power, and inspire the next generation of changemakers through dance and cultural storytelling.
xoxo, Yaminah
