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The National Dance Company of the Republic of Guinea
A Performance for the World
Les Ballets Africains brings Africa’s rich tradition of music and dance to the Center for the Arts. Founded in 1952 to serve as cultural ambassador for the Republic of Guinea, the company has toured the world—including a run on Broadway—and become known for “dazzling, high-speed footwork” (LA Times) as well as “sheer physical energy and beauty” (New York Times). Now for the first time in its history, the ensemble presents a program featuring works by its first-ever female artistic director, Mañana Cisse. Through extraordinary demonstrations of Guinean instruments, acrobatics, and colorful costumes, Les Ballets Africains thrills audiences, combining “high-gloss finish” and “spontaneous excitement” (Independent).
This performance is appropriate for all ages.
This performance will be audio-described.
Tickets: $50, $43, $30; half-price for youth through Grade 12
Fees apply. Learn More
Run Time: approximately 90 minutes, plus an intermission
Program is subject to change.
The program for this performance will be available the week of the event. View digital program.
A pre-performance discussion begins one hour prior to the performance.
A limited quantity of free student tickets will be available two Tuesdays prior to the event. Learn more.
