A Weekend of West African Dance: A Black History Month Presentation
Featuring Kofago Dance Ensemble and FANIKE! African Dance Troupe.
Come and join us for a vibrant celebration of West African dance and culture at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center. This exciting event is a part of our Black History Month festivities and promises to be a weekend filled with rhythm, energy, and joy.
Along with explosive performances by Kofago Dance Ensemble and FANIKE! African Dance Troupe, this event features a free, interactive workshop on Friday, February 23rd featuring both dance companies.
Schedule
Friday February 23rd
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Kofago Dance Ensemble performance
Saturday February 24th
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM - FANIKE! African Dance Troupe performance
About Kofago Dance Ensemble - Kofago Dance Ensemble exists at the nexus of African dance traditions and the Black experience in America. Their work as a dance company is focused on healing and ritual through the performing arts.
About FANIKE! African Dance Troupe - FANIKE! African Dance Troupe is an African dance company that embraces and respects the dance, rhythm, historic and growing culture tied to African movement.
