Nzinga Khalid

Ms. Nzinga “Pyrite Soul” Khalid is the Founder and CEO of Mind Body & Soul Dancers, Incorporated (MBSD). Certified by the International Consortium of Line Dance (ICLDI) and the Athletics Fitness Association of America (AFAA) as a Group Exercise Instructor, Nzinga has been passionate about dancing for over 40 years. 

A native of Chicago, IL, Nzinga moved to Milwaukee, WI in 1984 and later relocated to Houston, TX in 2021. Her mission is to use urban line dancing as a tool for mental health wellness, aiming to curb sedentary lifestyles, improve chronic health conditions, and promote wellness for youth and adults. 

Nzinga has choreographed over 200 line dances, including the award-winning “LEGGO” that won the UC Star Award for Collaboration of the Year. She is the recipient of several notable awards, including the UC Star Pay It Forward, Healthcare Hero, Best Fitness Instructor, and Faces of Hope. Nzinga continues to use line dance as a platform for promoting social causes and healing. She believes that dancing can save and enhance the quality of one’s life.