Wortham Presents
Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque
Fri, Nov 14 • 7 pm
In bursts of vivid color, acrobats expertly execute gravity-defying moves to the exhilarating beat of live music—somersaulting in sync with the percussive rhythms of Afro-Jazz. Truly a circus experience like no other, this production vibrates with energy—showcasing the strength, agility, youth and artistry of African culture.
Spotlight on Cirque Kalabanté:
- Founded by Yamoussa Bangoura, former Cirque du Soleil and Cavalia performer
- Rooted in the Nyamakala circus tradition of West Africa
- Features performers from Guinea, Canada, and Bangoura’s own extended family
- Stars in Circus Without Borders, an award-winning documentary on art as activism
- Created a Montreal-based school teaching African dance, cirque, and drumming
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