Rite of Spring /common ground tour is back 2021

photo from last rehearsals  before Departing Senegal  march 2020

After a long wait due to the global pandemic and uncertainties around the world. I am delighted to announce to you that rehearsals for 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁
RITES OF SPRINGS resumed 4weeks ago. Most pleasing is the release of new performance dates . 
So finally the world gets to experience the legendary works of Pina Bausch  performed by an ensemble of the brightest young dance talents from Africa. The Rite of Spring and common grounds is back on tour this September and October in  amazing European cities near you .This  inspiring work of art is Produced  by Sadlerswells and it's in Partnership  with Pina bausch Foundation and Ecole des sable  Senegal . 

Photo from 1st Rehearsals  September 2021

Please  click on link below to know more about the show and purchase  tickets  ..I Gloria Biachi  (your favorite dancer) is on this project. it would be heartwarming to see you my friends and supporters showing up at any of the venues we would be performing.  A warm hug ame by coming to see us  perform this electrifying  piece .

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