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Colombo celebrates Indonesia The Indonesian Embassy in Colombo hosted the Indonesian Bazaar and Cultural Show at their ...

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Surrounded by smiling students, dance pioneer Germaine Acogny leads a masterclass in the open-air studio of her school on the ...

Refugee children in Kenya's Kakuma camp are turning to dance to cope with harsh conditions. Funding cuts have halved food ...

Blending traditional dance with contemporary styles, ‘Imprisoned Gods’ tells the story of colonisation, the imposition of Christianity, and its legacy in Africa ...

It's a local dance company that brings to life the rich cultural traditions of West African rhythm, dance and song. Performer Karida Walker, along with student performers Nya Walker and Kelis ...

For Franco-Senegalese choreographer Germaine Acogny, dance is a powerful medium that can bring people together and tell compelling stories. A group of young dancers from the African diaspora is ...

Three times a week, dancers from the National Ballet in the Central African Republic rehearse tirelessly to bring to life traditional dance forms from different ethnic groups across the country ...

She is married to South African cricket star Keshav Maharaj, and the couple tied the knot in April 2022. Interestingly, like Keshav, Lerisha's family also has roots in Uttar Pradesh, India.

“In the beginning, I battled just to make them speak to each other,” Ms. Masilo said in a 2014 interview, referring to African dance and ballet. “I thought, OK, let me just try.” ...

Why Senegal’s Germaine Acogny is so influential Published: May 22, 2024 9:54am EDT Africa’s most celebrated dancer and choreographer, Germaine Acogny, turns 80 on 28 May.