Katherine Dunham Dance Company was founded by Katherine Dunham in 1939. It is one of the oldest and most influential African dance companies in the United States.

Geoffrey Holder Dance Company was founded by Geoffrey Holder in 1954. It is known for its innovative and eclectic repertoire, which draws on African, Caribbean, and modern dance traditions.

Pearl Primus Dance Company was founded by Pearl Primus in 1943. It is known for its powerful and evocative performances, which explore the African diaspora and the African-American experience.

Chuck Davis Dance Company was founded by Chuck Davis in 1974. It is known for its athletic and energetic performances, which draw on African, modern, and jazz dance traditions.

Judith Jamison Dance Company was founded by Judith Jamison in 1995. It is known for its lyrical and expressive performances, which explore the African-American experience and the human condition.

LINES Ballet was founded by Alonzo King in 1982. It is known for its innovative and experimental choreography, which draws on African, modern, and ballet dance traditions.

Urban Bush Women was founded by Jawole Willa Jo Zollar in 1980. It is known for its powerful and evocative performances, which explore the African diaspora and the African-American experience.

Rennie Harris Puremovement was founded by Rennie Harris in 1992. It is known for its innovative and energetic performances, which draw on hip hop, African, and modern dance traditions.

Abraham.In.Motion was founded by Kyle Abraham in 2006. It is known for its innovative and experimental choreography, which draws on African, modern, and hip hop dance traditions.

Camille A. Brown & Dancers was founded by Camille A. Brown in 2006. It is known for its powerful and evocative performances, which explore the African diaspora and the African-American experience.

Ronald K. Brown/Evidence was founded by Ronald K. Brown in 1985. It is known for its innovative and experimental choreography, which draws on African, modern, and jazz dance traditions.

Sounds in Motion was founded by Dianne McIntyre in 1978. It is known for its powerful and evocative performances, which explore the African diaspora and the African-American experience.

Chuck Davis Dance Company was founded by Chuck Davis and Donna Wood in 1974. It is known for its athletic and energetic performances, which draw on African, modern, and jazz dance traditions.

Judith Jamison Dance Company was founded by Judith Jamison and Robert Battle in 1995. It is known for its lyrical and expressive performances, which explore the African-American experience and the human condition.

LINES Ballet was founded by Alonzo King and Marc Morris in 1982. It is known for its innovative and experimental choreography, which draws on African, modern, and ballet dance traditions.