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Coyaba Dance Theatre: Kwanzaa

Dance Place 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC, United States

Immerse yourself in the powerful rhythms and movements of Coyaba Dance Theater as they bring the spirit of Kwanzaa to life! With soul-stirring live-drumming and dance, Coyaba will take you on a journey through the Seven Principles of Nguzo Saba—Umoja, Kujichagulia, Ujima, Ujamaa, Nia, Kuumba, and Imani. Each performance is a celebration of heritage, a tribute to Black culture, and a burst of love and tradition that will leave you inspired and uplifted. Don't miss this exhilarating weekend of unity, creativity, and joy—where every beat and every step tells a story of connection and pride!

KanKouran West African Dance Company

Dance Place 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC, United States

ORIGIN: A Spiritual Journey Back Home, will take the audience on an amazing journey, reconnecting the African spiritual traditions back to the beginning, back to Africa, where those traditions were a central aspect of life, family, and community. KanKouran’s Artistic Director, Assane Konte, will present an elaborate showcase of choreography that demonstrates a riveting and highly energized array of traditional spiritual dances that celebrate the long ancestral line from Africa to the world abroad.