Welcome to Bichini Bia Congo Dance Theatre

We are a non-profit organization that promotes the preservation and practice of Congolese Dance and African culture. We specialize in dance and drum workshops, educational and cultural presentations, children's and family performances, as well as large scale dance performances and theater productions. Please navigate through our site for more information.

 

 

Bichini Bia Congo Dance Theater

is having

  AUDITIONS!   AUDITIONS!  AUDITIONS! 

 All Level Dancers are Welcome to Audition!

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      Location: U of M Dance Dept., 3501 Dance Bldg, 1310 N. University Ct., Ann Arbor, MI 48108      

 

Congolese Dance

 

Congolese Dance derives from the Congo; Central Africa. It is a ritual based dance that connects spiritually with the ancestors. The dances are in many instances celebrated during special occasions; such as marriages, birth of a child, festivals, preparation for war, etc. Social dances are also important to the Congolese people.  These dances including Soukous and others are often danced in nightclubs, parties, and festivals; and are also taught and celebrated worldwide. 

 

 

 

 

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The Music and dance in Africa is

used for education and communication

between the people in Africa. 

We use it to keep the culture and

heritage of our people…

                 

                                         -Biza Sompa- 1981