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Dance
SHAE Movement African Arts
Fringe Artist
SHAE Movement’s mission is to share and celebrate West African dance, drum, song and energy with local, national, and international communities!
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BOOM 2026 Performances
Initiation
BOOM Fringe Dance Theater
May 01
6:30 PM
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7:30 PM
Dance
“Initiation” is a dynamic 45-minute West African dance and drum experience that follows the sacred journey from girlhood to womanhood. Through powerful rhythms, bold movements and rich cultural storytelling, the audience is invited to witness transformation in motion. Live drums, traditional costuming, and storytelling immerse viewers in the cultural rites that shape identity, strength, and community. This performance offers not just entertainment, but an embodied celebration of resilience, legacy, and the beauty of becoming.
6:00 PM
Evening
May 01
Initiation
BOOM Fringe Dance Theater
May 03
6:00 PM
-
7:00 PM
Dance
“Initiation” is a dynamic 45-minute West African dance and drum experience that follows the sacred journey from girlhood to womanhood. Through powerful rhythms, bold movements and rich cultural storytelling, the audience is invited to witness transformation in motion. Live drums, traditional costuming, and storytelling immerse viewers in the cultural rites that shape identity, strength, and community. This performance offers not just entertainment, but an embodied celebration of resilience, legacy, and the beauty of becoming.
6:00 PM
Evening
May 03
Initiation
BOOM Fringe Dance Theater
May 02
2:00 PM
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3:00 PM
Dance
“Initiation” is a dynamic 45-minute West African dance and drum experience that follows the sacred journey from girlhood to womanhood. Through powerful rhythms, bold movements and rich cultural storytelling, the audience is invited to witness transformation in motion. Live drums, traditional costuming, and storytelling immerse viewers in the cultural rites that shape identity, strength, and community. This performance offers not just entertainment, but an embodied celebration of resilience, legacy, and the beauty of becoming.
2:00 PM
Afternoon
May 02
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