Titus Ogilvie-Laing

Les Ballet Afrik

Presented by the American Dance Festival in association with Meredith College
 
SEPTEMBER 14 |   7:30 PM
SEPTEMBER 15 |   7:30 PM


TICKETS

$30 / $15

General Admission
 

VENUE

Jones Auditorium at Meredith College
3800 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27607

Directions to Venue

PROGRAM

Program: New York is Burning

Running Time: 60 minutes, no intermission

Les Ballet Afrik is a multi-cultural dance company whose mission is to champion the Black, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ experiences within the ballroom scene. Rooted in African, Afrobeat, House, Vogue, and Latin dance styles, Les Ballet Afrik pioneered a new movement style called “Afrikfusion,” under the artistic direction of legendary Omari “Oricci” Wiles.
In their latest work, New York is Burning,  Les Ballet Afrik draws inspiration from the 1990 documentary Paris Is Burning  and its depiction of voguing as a powerful expression in the face of racism, homophobia, and the stigma of the AIDS crisis. Commissioned by Works & Process at the Guggenheim, New York is Burning  reflects the aspirations of a diverse group of dancers in a city beset by health, racial, and financial crises. Highlighting the importance of community and connection to ancestry, Les Ballet Afrik continues to provide a space for individual expression and radical acceptance.
  
Photo Credit: Titus Ogilvie-Laing