Kahithe Kiiru is an anthropologist, choreographer, researcher, educator, and, of course, dancer. We discuss how her early experiences of dance and a "chance" discovery informed her in-depth study of dance, especially cultural dance in Kenya. This rich conversation is the first of two parts.<br /> <br /> To deepen your listening experience sign up for the accompanying newsletter, Bina Mail, at https://tinyurl.com/binadance . You can expect a selection of texts, video links, and news from around the dance scene in Africa to complement each episode.<br /> <br /> Find us on social media:<br /> Kahithe - https://www.instagram.com/kahithe/<br /> Bina - https://www.instagram.com/bina_danceafric/ #binadancepod<br /> Support the podcast at https://ko-fi.com/binadance <a href="http://tinyurl.com/binadance">Bina Mail sign up</a>