Miishe African Music and Dance

08/03/2022

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14/08/2020

Nii Kwartey Owoo is a UK based Ghanaian musician, choreographer and African dance and music lecturer. Nii was given the title Custodian of Culture by his elders at the age of 12, a role that he has since carried with him and one that continues to influence his artistic practice.

14/08/2020

Nii is running a masterclass today at 10:30am, it's free to join!

14/08/2020

Join in with Nii's class live today at 10.30am!

The drums are set for Nii's masterclass at 10.30am TODAY 🥁 Didn't book your free place in advance? You can access directly to the class by clicking here: https://zoom.us/j/94227083558?pwd=dlFMcVI5dnU0K2loVDdMakdXQ3lSUT09

See you soon 💥

12/11/2019

Stunning image of Ananse from our troupe this summer!

11/11/2019

There are still 5 weeks left of the Autumn Term at Yorkshire Dance!

31/10/2019

We're back to business on Tuesday 5th November look forward to seeing you there!

Miishe African Dance will explore various West African dances including traditional variations and routines. No previous experience is required and each week Nii will teach new movements that you can pick up easily.

05/10/2019

Only 3 days left to book your Early Bird course at Yorkshire Dance!

03/10/2019

Kweku Ananse Showcase last night at Leeds Central Library in - it was wonderful to see Ananse again connecting with new audiences, a truly multicultural and intergenerational event. Thank you to Emily Zobel Marshall Nii Kwartey Owoo Abigail Shervington, Mercedes Lewis and Omari Swanson-Jeffers for bringing the trickster spirit into the space.

Arts Council England Leeds Inspired IRIE! dance theatre Yorkshire Dance University of Warwick Leeds Beckett University THE OFFICIAL LEEDS WEST INDIAN CARNIVAL PAGE Geraldine Connor Foundation Leeds Libraries

Photos: © Tony Bartholomew

22/09/2019

Coming up at Leeds Central Library on Wednesday 2nd October another installment of Kweku Ananse, featuring guest and Anansi expert Dr. Emily Zobel Marshall. Leeds Libraries Leeds Beckett University Leeds Inspired IRIE! dance theatre Nii Kwartey Owoo Yorkshire Dance Arts Council England THE OFFICIAL LEEDS WEST INDIAN CARNIVAL PAGE