Féraba was founded in New York City in 1996, through the collective creative vision of Austrian tap dancer Irene Koloseus and world-renowned master balafonist Abou Sylla from Guinea, West Africa.
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A multicultural and multiethnic performance group, Féraba fuses the traditional sounds and movements of West Africa with the American artistic form of tap dance.
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Mission
Féraba is dedicated to preserving and celebrating American tap dance and traditional West African music, dance, and culture.
Through performance, education, and community outreach, Féraba creates meaningful cultural experiences that bring people together. By honoring diverse traditions and encouraging cultural exchange, Féraba aims to inspire, uplift, and foster understanding, connection, and harmony across communities.
School Assembly programs
Seclected School Assemblies
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"Biashi-The Journey"
Kisco Elementary School, Powell Lane Elementary School, Westbury, PS290, Marlvene Middle school, MS138, K188, Sayville Elementary School, Millennium HS, Brooklyn, PS47, Brilla Pax Elementary, Bronx
"Sounds of the Mande Empire"
Powell Lane Elementary School, Westbury
PS47, Bronx
"Roots of Tap"
Alpine School, Saw Mill Rd Elementary, North Bellmore, NY
Q004@PS179, Queens
Edwald L. Grant, Bronx
Recent selected public performances:
Little Island, NYC
N.I.C.E. Festival, CT
Pelham Art Center, NY
Nyack Library, NY
Katonah Village Library, NY
International Multicultural Festival, Harlem NY
Harlem Meer Festival, NYC
Pace University, NYC
Westchester Community College, NY
Washington Square Park, NY
Lincoln Center Outdoors, NY
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