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Kara Mack

Temporary Lecturer in Dance - Jazz, hip hop, West African

Kara Mack
  • 9500 Gilman Dr
    Mail Code: 0344
    La Jolla , California 92093

Biography

Kara Mack is a choreographer and creative director with an expertise in African Diasporic music and dance. Recent credits include COMING TO AMERICA 2 (Assistant Choreographer) as well as Freeform’s GOOD TROUBLE. Other notable credits include assisting Industry-Leading Choreographer Fatima Robinson on Kendrick Lamar’s iconic performance at the 58th Grammy Awards, Busta Rhymes' performance at the 2021 MTV VMA’s, and the upcoming "The Color Purple" Movie. Other television credits include co-choreographing Chance the Rapper’s performance on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE as well as projects with the NBA, Disney, NBC, and Fox and being Margot Robbie's Movement Coach for the movie "Babylon". Kara is the founder of Africa in America®, which serves as a primary resource for professionals and participants of African Diasporic music, dance, arts & culture in America. Her passion and expertise have led her to teach all over the nation including The Debbie Allen Dance Academy. Kara was also an Artist-In-Resident at the renowned Theater of Hearts; a Los Angeles based non-profit organization focusing on reaching at-risk youth through the arts.

As a dancer Kara has performed on several award shows including the Grammys, NAACP Image Awards, The BET Awards, and the Billboard Music Awards.

Office

Wagner Dance Bldg.