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Les Ballets Africains

The national dance company of the Republic of Guinea, Les Ballets Africains has electrified audiences worldwide since its founding in 1952 by visionary choreographer Keita Fodeba. Renowned as cultural ambassadors, this legendary 35-member ensemble bridges nations through the universal language of rhythm and movement. Experience a breathtaking fusion of traditional dance, live music, and dazzling spectacle, where acrobatics, comedy, and drama burst to life in a vibrant celebration of Africa’s rich cultural heritage.

Made possible through the generosity of Melinda and Norman Payson

“A carnival of vibrant, uninhibited movement”

-The Sunday Times of London, UK