Urbanite:

Urbanite is a contemporary dance duet that explores the emotional and physical journey of rural-urban migration. Over the course of 20 minutes, two dancers embody the profound transition from the simplicity of rural life to the complexity of the urban world. Their movements reflect the tension, disorientation, and inner conflict that arise as they navigate a city teeming with both opportunity and hardship. As the piece progresses, the dancers move through phases of struggle, alienation, and adaptation, mirroring the highs and lows of urban life. Through intense, dynamic, and sometimes fragmented choreography, Urbanite conveys the resilience required to find balance amidst the chaos of urbanity. Ultimately, the piece examines what it means to embrace change while holding on to one’s roots.

• Choreography: James Mweu and Kefa Oiro
• Lighting Design: John Kabiru
• Music: Amapondo

• Co-production: kunja dance, Biennale Danse l’Afrique Danse 2008, Alliance Française Institute, Globalize: Cologne:10, Dance Meets Dance (2009, Nigeria)

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