Lamine Thiam

Lamine Thiam is a Lecturer of Dance in the Dance Performance program at the Conservatory of Dance, Purchase College, where he teaches Traditional West African Dance. He brings extensive cultural and performance experience from West Africa into the academic environment.

His research and artistic practice focus on Traditional West African Dance, Drumming, and Song, rooted in the cultural traditions of Senegal, Guinea, and Mali. As a performer, choreographer, and educator, he emphasizes embodied knowledge, rhythmic precision, and cultural authenticity in his teaching and performances.

Lamine Thiam has traveled globally, sharing his expertise through performances, workshops, and choreographic works. His work serves as a vital bridge between African cultural heritage and contemporary dance education.

He is actively involved in teaching and performance, contributing to the cultural richness of the Conservatory of Dance. Though no formal advising or grant activities are mentioned, his role as a lecturer underscores his commitment to dance pedagogy and artistic transmission.

He is affiliated with the Dance Performance faculty and contributes to programs such as the Purchase Dance Company and study abroad initiatives, further expanding student engagement with global dance traditions.