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South African circus ‘Moya’ leaps and flies through obstacles as it kicks off CTC’s 2024-25 season. The acrobatic show includes dance and music as it illustrates stories of resilience.
Wendy Kay, manager of the African circus troupe, Cirque Zuma Zuma, thinks the group’s allure is simple. “The strength of the performers, the exciting performance elements and the culture they ...
Circus has not traditionally played a part in Ethiopian culture, nor Africa as a whole. Over the past 20 years it has gained some traction; there are now more than 100 circus schools in the country.
The circus was founded to lift kids out of poverty and change racial attitudes. It's become a world-famous institution — performing for Barack Obama, for example — while holding true to its dream.
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)-- "Circus Der Sinne" mixes modern circus acts with traditional African dance and music. The show is running on Broadway through Jan. 5. "Mother Africa is basically bringing ...
UniverSoul Circus, the world’s only African-American-owned circus, is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary with a one-month stay in Chicago’s Washington Park. Cedrick Walker founded ...
Review: Children’s Theatre launches new season with spirited South African circus show ‘Moya’ At only an hour, the music-infused performance is packed with talent and energy. By Rohan Preston ...
Drama Desk Nominee, Mother Africa, returns to The New Victory Theater with a brand new high-energy show, “Mother Africa: My Home.” Set in Cape Town’s largest township, Khayelitsha, this ...
When Kenyan acrobat Abraham Adoka stepped off the plane in St. Louis on Christmas Day, he knew anything was possible. He was living his life’s goal of connecting people and helping the youth ...