DECEMBER HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS
We are very excited to begin our December workshops from Tuesday 13th December to Friday 23rd December which will be held physically at the three DCK studios (Rosslyn Riviera Mall, Hardy Post Mall and Lavington Mall) and will run from 9.30 am to 12.30 noon for everyone between 2.5 and 10 years. Dance, Gymnastics, Hip Hop/African dance, Arts & Crafts we have it all! Bring your children for 3 hours of non stop fun! For kids aged 10+ years, we have our fun Afrobeat and Hip Hop
The Nutcracker 2022
THE 6TH ANNUAL NUTCRACKER BALLET That most magical time of year is back! Dance Centre Kenya performers will be back at the Kenya National Theatre for their 6th Annual Christmas Production of the Nutcracker on the weekends of November 25th-27th and December 3rd – 4th. This Tchaïkovski classic will provide more than one hundred and fifty dance students with the opportunity to perform this more than hundred-year-old ballet performance and give the audience the opportunity to witness a spectacular event that traditionally kicks off the Holiday Season. We
AESOP’S FABLES
For Dance Centre Kenya’s first production of the school year, our junior company dancers will be presenting 5 performances of Aesop’s Fables at the Braeburn Gitanga Theatre: Sunday, October 9th at 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM Monday, October 10th at 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 5:00 PM This first time ever performed ballet is a learning program for everyone involved, from the youngest audience members to the choreographers creating the pieces. The entire show is only one hour long, which is just enough for the little ones in the audience
JULY-AUGUST HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS
Holiday Program: For those whose schools are closing soon/have closed already, we are offering holiday workshops from the 11th July - 27th August Lavington Studio Monday - Saturday. 11th July - 27th August Rosslyn Riviera Studio Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday. 25th July - 13th August Hardy Studio Monday/Wednesday/Friday. Dance, Ballet, Gymnastics and Arts and Craft, all in one! 3 hours of fun for the kids and 3 hours of peace for the parents. Every week we work with a different theme: Week 1: Disney Week 2: Animals Week 3: Circus Week 4: Shapes Week 5: Beach Week 6: Under The Sea Week 7:
ANNIVERSARY GALA
Anniversary Gala, 7 years of Dance Centre Kenya and 70 years of the Kenya National Theatre June 11th- 12th – Two and a half years after DCK was to celebrate our fifth-year anniversary, we will finally present La Bayadere’s “Kingdom of the Shades”, which will feature a 32-member corps de ballet in white tutus dancing en pointe with the unforgettable pas de trois of ladies and leading pas de deux of Nikiya and Solor. Additionally, Sleeping Beauty Act III, “Aurora’s Wedding”, will bring to life many fairy
RAD EXAMS 2022
The Royal Academy of Dance is the world’s largest examining and teaching organization in classical ballet. Around the world, RAD exams are recognized for their quality, and each year, nearly a quarter of a million candidates across the globe choose to take their dance exams with RAD. They offer a wide range of exams and assessments to motivate and reward students of all ages and abilities. Their focus is on creativity and musicality, providing opportunities to progress and achieve. It’s not just professional or young dancers who
Cinderella 2022
THE RETURN OF CINDERELLA Four years after the ballet’s Nairobi premiere, Cinderella is back with more magic and romance than ever before. With world-class sets painted by Naomi Maina and props and costumes created by Palacina Interiors, the audience will be swept away along with Cinderella herself. The Opening Night Gala will be a great date night to pull out your black tie attire, and the following matinee and early evening performances will be family events with opportunities to do backstage tours and get the principal dancers’ autographs. Click
2021 Nutcraker Award Nominations
DANCE CENTRE KENYA NUTCRACKER AWARD NOMINATION Dance Centre Kenya is proud to announce that our 2021 Nutcracker production has been nominated for 6 Kenya Theatre Awards, including Best Children's Play, Best Original Choreography in a Musical Play (Cooper Rust), Best Dance Theatre, Best Set Design (Naomi Wambui), Best Costume Design (Nathlie Fusillo, Palacina Interiors, and Best Producer (Cooper Rust). Voting ends on January 31st and you can vote in all categories. Click here: https://kenyatheatreawards.com and vote today!
DECEMBER HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS
Holiday Program: For those whose schools are closing soon/have closed already, we are offering holiday workshops from the 6th-24th of December from 9.30am - 12.30pm in all our studios (Rosslyn Riviera Mall, Hardy Shopping Centre and Lavington Mall). Dance, Ballet, Gymnastics and Arts and Craft, all in one! 3 hours of fun for the kids and 3 hours of peace for the parents. Every week we work with a different theme: Week 1: Alice in Wonderland Week 2: Magical Stories and Fairy Tales Week 3: Holiday Magic! We will hold a presentation for
The Nutcracker 2021
THE 6TH ANNUAL NUTCRACKER BALLET That most magical time of year is back. After a one year hiatus due to COVID, Dance Centre Kenya performers will be back at the Kenya National Theatre for five shows on the weekend of December 3rd, 4th, and 5th. Get your tickets today, as we will certainly sell out! Go to https://www.kenyabuzz.com/events/event/nutcracker-2021. “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” written in 1816 by German author E. T. A. Hoffmann, has fascinated and inspired artists, composers, and audiences for nearly two hundred years. It is