The Council of Umfundalai Teachers is a consortium of African dance artists, educators, and scholars who work to expand the depth and breadth of the Umfundalai technique of contemporary African dance. Comprised of Umfundalai's certified professional teachers and master teachers, the Council of Umfundalai Teachers is an educational entity, under the National Association of American African Dance Teachers (NAAADT) umbrella, that oversees the professional training and credentialing of aspiring Umfundalai teachers and a professional ally for communities that support African Diasporan artistic expression in contemporary and neo-traditional contexts.