African cultural dance troupe acrobats indoors new york
What a fascinating combination! Here are a few African cultural dance troupes with acrobatic elements that perform indoors in New York:
- Femi Temowo's Afrobeat Dance Company: This company combines traditional African dance with modern acrobatics and contemporary styles. They perform indoors at various venues in New York City, including the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) and the New York Live Arts.
- Kukuwa Dance Company: Founded by Ghanaian dancer and choreographer Kukuwa Benneh, this company blends traditional West African dance with modern and contemporary styles. They often perform indoors at venues like the Brooklyn Museum and the Queens Museum.
- DanceAfrica: This annual festival, presented by the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), features a variety of African dance companies and troupes from around the world. While not exclusively acrobatic, some of the performances may incorporate acrobatic elements. The festival takes place indoors at BAM's Howard Gilman Opera House.
- Nia Love's Afro-Funk Dance Company: This company, founded by dancer and choreographer Nia Love, combines traditional African dance with modern and contemporary styles, often incorporating acrobatic elements. They perform indoors at various venues in New York City, including the Brooklyn Lyceum and the Queens Theatre.
- Kafó Dance Company: This company, founded by dancer and choreographer Kofi Agawu, combines traditional Ghanaian dance with modern and contemporary styles, often incorporating acrobatic elements. They perform indoors at various venues in New York City, including the Brooklyn Museum and the Queens Museum.
Please note that schedules and venues may change, so it's always a good idea to check the companies' websites or contact them directly for the most up-to-date information.