Welcome to NAfro Dance Productions

Dance is an eternal human method of communication, and the Art of Dance has been evolving since humans first named it. As our societies and cultures change, so has our dance, and modern choreographers use a fusion of dance styles and techniques to express what cannot be stated in words.

As peoples move together, rub cultural elbows and interact in ways that would never have happened even a dozen years ago, new ways of communicating rise up. NAfro Dance Productions is an expression of that positive evolution. NAfro Dance is bringing a style of dance to Canada and Winnipeg that is well-known in the rest of the world, but still young here in Winnipeg. Our aim is to allow the full flowering of both African and African-Canadian choreographers by giving them a place to explore and realize their thoughts and goals, and to have a great time along the way. We dance because we can. We dance to express love and sadness, desire and joy, politics and spirit. The richness of African culture and the choreographer's instinct to create mingle beautifully and allows that beauty to flow out into the world. NAfro Dance aims to contribute to, develop and expose this dance style in Winnipeg and the rest of Canada.


Coming soon...


MAPIKO


March 2nd, 3rd and 4th.

Mapiko is a dance production choreographed by Artistic Director Casimiro Nhussi. 

Mapiko is a search for for the truth hidden beyond the masks that each one of us wears. The theme of this production was inspired by the Makonde traditional dance known as Mapiko and relies on the use of masks.

This production is a rework of the production that was first presented in October 2006 and features twleve artists. Dancers Casimiro Nhussi, Paula Blair, Helene LeMoulec Mancini, Nicole Coppens, Robyn Thomson Kacki and Paige Lewis will be joined by four senior students from the School of Contemprary Dancers Professional Program. This performance will also feature eight musicians; Dave Brown, Tim Church, Roger Clouties, Kelly Leveille, Cam MacLean, Jay Stoller, Binasio Wani, Ewingi Kiki and Casimiro Nhussi.

Date & Type of Ticket
LOCATION The Gas Station Arts Center (445 River Ave)
DATES/HOURS 8pm Friday and Saturday; 2pm Sunday
PRICE Adults - $20; Students and Seniors - $18; Chuldren under 12 - $12
CONTACT nafrodance@yahoo.com or call 946-0829