Opening #tonight! Les Ballet Afrik kicks off our 2023 American Dance Platform! @lesballetafrik is a multi-cultural dance company whose mission is to champion the Black, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ experiences within the ballroom scene. Rooted in African, Afrobeat, House, Vogue, and Latin dance styles, Les Ballet Afrik pioneered a new movement style called “Afrikfusion,” under the artistic direction of legendary Omari “Oricci” Wiles. In their latest work, "New York is Burning," the collective draws inspiration from the 1990 documentary "Paris Is Burning" and its depiction of voguing as a powerful expression in the face of racism, homophobia, and the stigma of the AIDS crisis. Highlighting the importance of community and connection to ancestry, Les Ballet Afrik continues to provide a space for individual expression and radical acceptance. 🗓️ January 10 and 13 🎟️ Click our link in bio for tickets! #JoyceTheater #AmericanDancePlatform #LesBalletAfrik #NYC #Dance "New York is Burning" was commissioned by Works & Process at the Guggenheim