Nafro dance

WELCOME TO

NAfro’s 2025 Season:

Innovation and Community in Motion

NAfro Dance Productions is set to ignite 2025 with a season showcasing the vibrancy of African and Afro-diasporic dance. Audiences can anticipate a year filled with innovation, community engagement, and cultural celebration as NAfro continues its mission of bringing authentic dance experiences to Canada and beyond.

Three performers in elaborate egyptian costumes perform on a dark stage with dramatic lighting.
  • Two dancers in colorful costumes perform a contemporary dance on a dark stage, reaching toward each other with outstretched arms.
  • A dancer kneeling on the floor with arms outstretched, illuminated by a blue spotlight against a dark background.
  • Dancers in traditional tribal costumes performing a synchronized dance with spears on a dark stage.
  • Nafro's musician wearing a green beanie playing a xylophone, an African keyboard, with another musician in the background playing a guitar.
  • Performer bowing on stage with dramatic lighting, seated audience member in background, stage set with natural elements and props.

UPCOMING

MBUNDA

COMING  TO THE GAS STATION ARTS CENTRE

Mar. 6th to 7th 2026

Coming up is the premiere of MBUNDA, an ambitious new work by Artistic Director Casimiro Nhussi. Inspired by the rich heritage of the African traditions, the piece weaves traditional African dance with contemporary movement, live drumming, and powerful storytelling. MBUNDA explores themes of witch doctor, the good vs evil, offering a deep immersive and universally resonant performance. This work will exemplify NAfro’s commitment to authenticity and community engagement. MBUNDA will premiere March 6-7, 2026, at the Gas Station Arts Center.  

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