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A Weekend of West African Dance

A Weekend of West African Dance

Company:

Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning

Location:

Jamaica Performing Arts Center
153-10 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432

Dates:

Friday, February 27, 2026 - 8:00pm
Saturday, February 28, 2026 - 8:00pm

Tickets:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-weekend-of-west-african-dance-at-jcal-a-black-history-month-presentation-tickets-1970452310905?aff=oddtdtcreator

Company:
Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning

West African Dance at JCAL: A Black History Month Presentation

Featuring Kofago Dance Ensemble and FANIKE! African Dance Troupe.

 

Come and join us for a vibrant celebration of West African dance and culture at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center. This exciting event is a part of our Black History Month festivities and promises to be a weekend filled with rhythm, energy, and joy.

Get your tickets for an explosive performance by Kofago Dance Ensemble and FANIKE! African Dance Troupe!

 

Schedule

Friday February 27th

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Kofago Dance Ensemble performance

 

Saturday February 28th

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM - FANIKE! African Dance Troupe performance

 

About Kofago Dance Ensemble - Kofago Dance Ensemble exists at the nexus of African dance traditions and the Black experience in America. Their work as a dance company is focused on healing and ritual through the performing arts.

 

About FANIKE! African Dance Troupe - FANIKE! African Dance Troupe is an African dance company that embraces and respects the dance, rhythm, historic and growing culture tied to African movement.

 

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