We are delighted to be presenting Black at the Children's Festival this year. As part of his visit, creator and performer Oulouy will lead a workshop for artists delving into the movements that emanate from the key street dances of the African continent and its diaspora. He will take you on a journey across styles such as coupé-décalé, ndomboló, azonto, amapiano and afro -house, in a format marked by the joy of dance shared collectively.
The workshop is open to dance artists based in Scotland - all those working with dance or movement, including those currently studying dance beyond school. If you are travelling from outside Edinburgh, let us know as we have some budget to cover travel costs.
** We have reserved some tickets for the Saturday night performance of Black for artists attending the workshop **
Oulouy is one of the key artists on the current international street dance scene. Born in Ivory Coast and based in Barcelona, Oulouy combines his role as dancer, choreographer and artistic director with his teaching activity, giving master classes all over the world. In 2022, he received a nomination for the XXIV Catalan Performing Arts Critics Awards and another for the Dansacat awards in the category of best dancer of the year. His novel solo Black has been presented on numerous stages inside and outside Spain, such as the Suzanne Dellal Center for the Tel Aviv Dance Festival, Baila España Festival in Bremen, Purpletanz festival in Berlin, Grec Festival, Dansa Metropolitana, Damptzentrale and Random Circles. In 2022, Africa Moment produced and premiered his new show Afrikan Party alongside their international team Supa Rich Kids. Oulouy has also long-experience leading community and educational projects aimed at child and youth audiences both nationally and internationally.
This workshop is in collaboration with Africa Moment.