Ama Law
Professorial Lecturer
Department of Performing Arts
Degrees
MFA Dance - University of Maryland B.S. Neurobiology & Physiology - University of Maryland Certificate in Women's Studies
Bio
Mariama "Ama" Law began dancing with Kankouran West African Dance Company as a baby, both of their parents are founding members. They graduated with a B.S. in Biology and a certificate in Women's Studies from University of Maryland. While at UMD they enjoyed dancing, choreographing and leading DyNaMiC hip hop dance team.
Law is co-director of Project ChArma, a collective of teaching artists, hip hop guardians, DMV representatives, parents, lovers, achievers, students and hip hop ambassadors who promote social change through movement. Pronounced 鈥淜arma鈥 because it guides their lives. Law is also an alumni of local hip hop groups Culture Shock D.C. and KickRocks crew.
