Roots of Rumba tours five UK cities in July. The event (established 2013 at Richmix) is a platform for artists to present Dance Theatre with dances of the African Diaspora at the heart.

During the evenings there will be performances from the very best of local, national and international dance theatre representing dance of the African diaspora. With elements from Rumba, Tango, Afro-Brazilian, Hip Hop and Capoeira, it is no surprise that the dance performances are powerful, challenging and breath-taking. In some cities there will also be workshops with Ella Mesma and other artists and afterparties with international DJs.

Roots of Rumba is produced & curated by award-winning dancer and choreographer Ella Mesma. Ella Mesma and her Company have been commissioned to curate for a number of leading arts organisations including Sadler’s Well and they have presented work in a number of highly regarded venues and festivals such as Dance City, Breakin’ Convention and Casa Latin American Festival. Roots of Rumba is supported by funding from Arts Council England and will visit Dance City in Newcastle, Lion Salt Works in Northwich (supported by Cheshire Dance), Yorkshire Dance in Leeds and Richmix in London, and Trinity Centre in Bristol.

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