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Born in Swaziland and raised in North Carolina, Dr. Zithobile Nxumalo (Dr. Z) has always been fascinated with transformation, human behavior and awakening. The word "ukuvusa" means "to awaken" in the southern African language, Xhosa. Each episode features powerful conversations with experts and guests whose stories shed light on the many aspects of our humanity. New episodes air LIVE on Tuesdays at 7pmEST - www.onyxurbanradio.net. Archived episodes are found here. To contact Dr. Z, visit https://www.deftable.com/contact or email her at zitty@deftable.com.

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The Ukuvusa Podcast with Dr. Z 🎙

Episode 37 - Awakening to the Healing Power of Dance 🪘

April 07, 2025 • Zithobile Nxumalo, Ph.D. (Dr. Z) • Season 2 • Episode 3

March 2025 (Greensboro, NC) -- For some of us, dance is more than just a hobby. It's medicine. In this episode, Dr. Z and fellow Zodwa Dance Co. member, Victoria Williams, share their stories of awakening from the dance floor. Victoria describes herself as an erotic artist, dancer, choreographer, and muse.

Many traditional dance environments are characterized by levels of critique that damage self esteem, not restore it. Victoria Williams, a UNC-Greensboro student earning her MFA in dance/choreography, aims to change that. Listen in as we discuss how dance helps us tap into our strength, ancestral power, feminine energy, and our ability to reinvent ourselves as children of God and as creatives.

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