Deeply Rooted Dance Theater

7th May - 8th May
Curve Theatre, Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1SB

Deeply Rooted Dance Theater will be making their UK debut for Let’s Dance International Frontiers 2027 (LDIF27). The company reimagines and diversifies the aesthetics of contemporary dance by uniting modern, classical, American, and African-American traditions in dance and storytelling. Through its uncompromising pursuit of excellence, DEEPLY ROOTED demonstrates the transformative power of art and beauty through dance education, performance, and cultural enrichment from their base in Chicago, USA to the world stage.

Deeply Rooted Dance Theater was co-founded by Kevin Iega Jeff and Gary Abbott with LaVerne Alaphaire Jeff, Diane Shober, and Linda Spriggs and made its public debut in Chicago in 1996. For thirty years, the company have centred the traditions of American and African-American dance, storytelling, and universal themes that spark a visceral experience and ignite an emotional response in diverse audiences worldwide.

The company will present a rich mixed-bill programme featuring the work of renowned choreographers across a spectrum of themes including memory, resistance, togetherness and shared humanity. The programme is soundtracked to an eclectic and joyful mix of music from Aretha Franklin, Mozart, Nina Simone, Donny Hathaway and many others.

Age guidance: 12+

Running time: 1 hour and 45 minutes (including a 20 minute interval)

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Please note all orders are subject to a non-refundable £2.00 booking fee. Free events are excluded.


Performances

19:45 to 21:30 - Friday 7th May

  • Standard: £10

19:45 to 21:30 - Saturday 8th May

  • Standard: £10

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Contact

Curve Theatre
Rutland Street
Leicester
LE1 1SB
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