Les Ballets Africains

Les Ballets Africains is the national dance company of Guinea and is based in Conakry. It is one of the first African national dance companies. It has toured extensively around the world. Although the French name might suggest the idea of European ballet to English speakers, the focus of the company is actually on promoting traditional African dance and culture.
The roots of Les Ballets Africains go back to Guinean poetry student, dancer, choreographer, and musician Fodéba... meer