K A H P H I R A   P A L M E R
Administrative Coordinator


Kahphira Palmer, since the age of two, has participated in numerous dance programs and companies as a teacher, choreographer and performer. Kahphira’s studies include: classical/modern ballet, jazz, tap, Caribbean folk dance, limbo, bamboo dance, reggae, mambo, salsa, meringue, tango, polka waltz, tap, Afro Haitian, West and South African dance.

Ms. Palmer has studied and performed with Pocomania Dance Company under Horace Brown, Najwa Dance Corp under Albert Williams and Andrea Vinson, Minianka Dance Company under Nahgeree Sutton, the West Indian Folk Dance Company under Alfred Baker and Tamboula Ethnic Dance Corp under Daniel Desir. She has also performed with the bands Rafo International Combo, Tchaka, and Mantwiela.

Ms. Palmer has taught dance at several Chicago Park Districts, public and private schools. She has cheographed and taught dance while a student at NIU.

She has created a multicultural dance video and curriculum of West African and Caribbean dance with the assistance of Dr. Danielle Jay.

Her other talents include costume design, jewelry making, and playwright.