WHAT WE DO

Frititi's performances include several high-energy traditional African dances, each accompanied by the musical instruments and costumes authentic to their countries of origin. These dances, performed to the highest level of skill and presentation, are briefly introduced so that the audiences understand the meaning and relevance of the dances.


With dances such as Kpanlogo from Ghana, to Wali from Guinea, Kumpo from Senegal, Mbende from Zimbabwe, Lizombe from Tanzania, Tematei from Ivory Coast, Mozambique’s Semba to South Africa's Zulu dance Iphi Yeza, Frititi's dancers and drummers will delight, educate and inspire audiences from all corners of the world. The company’s strength lies in the performers’ vast knowledge of both the content of the dances as well as the complexities and subtleties of the dances and rhythms of the African continent.

The company is very rooted at the community level, running weekly public dance classes since 2001 that are open to everyone of all levels.

Our classes introduce participants to African dances and rhythms, demonstrating the complex relationships between drummers, and between drummers and dancers - thus encouraging understanding, respect and enjoyment of African dance, music and culture.

Frititi is also available for dance and drumming workshops in venues such as schools, community centres and dance theatres, and for events such as festivals, corporate bonding, therapeutic sessions, community events, school programs etc.
 

Bring a Piece of Africa into Your Classroom is part of an education programme that FRITITI has been developing with schools in the UK and abroad since 2000. The programme aims to provide an all-round cultural experience, exploration and exchange, designed specifically to enhance young people’s experiences of the curriculum, by bringing out their individual cultural identities. All the workshop leaders are highly trained professionals with excellent references and verifiable spotless reputations.