Over the past year, Dorine Mugisha has been developing her autobiographical solo piece "Asili", where she delves into her multicultural upbringing between Tanzania, France, and the UK, navigating the intricacies of adapting to diverse people, places, and institutions— a profound journey of self-discovery and acceptance. A short iteration of 'Asili' has been showcased at venues […]
Sentient Being is choreographed and performed by MANACAN, a South African dance and music duo consisting of artists Ciara Baldwin and Nathan Bartman. "We are fascinated by how animals connect and relate, the relationships different species build among themselves - some mate for life, some are ruthless in their mating habits. There is something almost […]
Created and performed by Diana Odhiambo from Kenya, Thin Line seeks to amplify women's voices, particularly women of colour, who are often unseen and unheard. The work explores issues such as gender imbalance, cultural pressures, marginalization, and stereotypes rooted in traditional practices while examining the conflict between societal expectations and modern realities. It highlights the […]
Pensée (Thought), created by visionary choreographer Darel Longundu from the Democratic Republic of Congo, is a compelling exploration of the mental chains left by colonialism. The performance questions the true meaning of freedom, urging the audience to examine Africa's relationship with the Western world and the power dynamics at play. Each movement, step, and cry […]
Join our last Jukwaa Huru of 2024. Dedicated to students and Alumni on Friday 22 & Saturday 23rd November at 7: 30Pm Choose your entry Price 2,000, 5,000 and 10,000 Tsh.
Join us for “Tulinde Maji Yetu” — a community beach clean-up! 🗓 Saturday, 14 June 2025 📍 Kawe Beach (Lifey's Bar & Resto), Dar es Salaam ⏰ 7am–9am clean-up | 9am dance performance & flashmob! 🕺🏾 Learn the flashmob in advance from this video. Let’s protect our waters together 💧 Organised by Muda Africa & […]
Jukwaa Huru: Graduation Showcase ✨🎓 Join us on Saturday 19 July as our talented 2025 graduates take the stage for their final exam performances – a celebration of three years of dedication, sweat and artistry. The evening will close with a group piece ‘Golden Chair’, choreographed by the incredible Msamiru Kaabuka 🔥🪑 🗓️ Date: Saturday […]
Working title: “Moyo wa Bahati – The Heart of Fortune” Driven by the cyclical energy of Carmina Burana (fate, the wheel, celebration, love, fall and rebirth), the ballet creates a dialogue between Orffian rhythms and the trance-like rhythms of East Africa. Choosing to embrace the paradox: Fortune (Bahati) elevates and overturns, bodies oscillate between […]
Driven by the cyclical energy of Carmina Burana (fate, the wheel, celebration, love, fall and rebirth), the ballet creates a dialogue between Orffian rhythms and the trance-like rhythms of East Africa. Choosing to embrace the paradox: Fortune (Bahati) elevates and overturns, bodies oscillate between choral rigour and embodied improvisation.
Save the final Jukwaa Huru dates of 2025! ✨ Join us for our last dance gatherings of the year at Muda Kona, Dar es Salaam 🌍💃🏾 🗓 Dates 📌 Fri 10 from 7:30 pm 🎟 Pay-as-you-can: 2k / 5k / 10k 📍 Venue: Muda Kona, Dar es Salaam Here's a pdf program with all performances […]
Save the final Jukwaa Huru dates of 2025! ✨ Join us for our last dance gatherings of the year at Muda Kona, Dar es Salaam 🌍💃🏾 🗓 Dates 📌 Fri 10 & Sat 11 October 2025 📌 Fri 28 & Sat 29 November 2025 ⏰ 7:30 PM 🎟 Pay-as-you-can: 2k / 5k / 10k 📍 […]
Created by Brian Otieno Oloo, Predictor Lodenyi, Diana Odhiambo. Performed by Dancing Feet company "Inceptions" is a performance exploring female empowerment, gender inclusion, and the right to education. It addresses barriers to quality education for women and marginalized groups due to societal norms, advocating for gender equality and breaking traditional roles.
