Our performance: Power of Passion
Our performance: Roukaskass
An inspiring performance by the dance group "Les Genies de Babi" (Ivory Coast) and Eva Aya Dance (Netherlands). Where you will be stimulated by cheerful live music and the enthusiasm of the dancers.
Never before has a complete Coupé Décalé (Ivorian dance style) dance performance been shown in the Netherlands, showcasing the history and culture of this dance style. A true story that focuses on the power of connecting.
The story about a dancer from the Netherlands, who travels to Ivory Coast to learn about the culture and dance styles of this country. Here she discovers the power of the slums, where happiness for the little things can be felt every day.
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Let yourself be taken on a journey through time during the African dance performance Roukaskass, in which the history of the origins of the Ivorian street dance style Roukaskass is shown in a cheerful and humorous way. Inspired by the traditional dance from the villages, Roukaskass originated on the streets of the capital Abidjan.
What does the future of African dance culture look like?
This spectacular acrobatic energetic dance show is accessible from 2+ years.
The performance is a colorful spectacle full of beautiful costumes and live music!
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About us
The performance is presented by Eva Scherpenisse, in collaboration with four dancers from the Ivorian dance group Les Genies de Babi. This dance group consists of Stephane Jean-Luc Tehe, Media Thie Bakayoko, Yves Bohui Clement Yoro and Serge Pacome. The performance is accompanied by our live musician Sanaka Loïc Gohou Bi.
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Workshops
We offer cultural education within primary and secondary schools. We also offer an in-depth dance workshop, with possible performance, for training and companies.
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