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Performance | Special Presentation
Isaac Gasangwa
The African Dream
Rwandan-born Isaac Gasangwa (aka Izo Dreamchaser) founded Afrobeats Van to connect audiences to African culture and history. The African Dream follows the life of a young man growing up in the aftermath of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi people in Rwanda, and his determination to create a better world for the future. Featuring ten dynamic performers, the intricate choreography draws on African dance, hip hop, and martial arts, blending thrilling dance with text and storytelling. This inspiring work is a tribute to Black resilience and hope, and reasserts the power of art to overcome racism and oppression.
Presented as part of the Scotiabank Dance Centre Open House: details here.
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Presented as part of Scotiabank Dance Centre Open House.
Produced by Afrobeats Van. Funded by the City of Vancouver Cultural Programs, Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC), as well as individual donations to Afrobeats Van.
Supported by Dance West Network
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