​​In Highly Melanated, six dancers move through the language of their ancestors and focus on the influence Africa has on jazz dance and the way we move today. A deep dive into where jazz comes from and how far back the movement patterns can be traced.

The performance is a choreographic journey that takes place in pre-colonial Africa, where kings & queens ruled, traditional tribes lived and the folk spirit ran free.

 

Choreography: Daniel Sarr

Co-creating dancers: Aina Gnoutou, Sarjo Sankareh, Maria Ima Karlsen, Kevin Mbugua, Ornilia Percia Ubisse & Daniel Sarr.

Lighting design & Scenography: Agnethe Tellefsen

Sound & Composition: Nikolai Nypan

Costume: Cårejonni Enderud

Producer: Martine Ugland

Outer Eye: Hooman Sharifi and Deise Nunes