East African Nights of Tolerance Dance Festival (EANT)

November
Kigali
Genre : Festival
Principal country concerned : Column : Dance
Rwanda

The East African Nights of Tolerance (EANT) Festival is an initiative organized by Amizero Dance Kompagnie of Rwanda and sponsored by the Prince Claus Foundation.

The East African Nights of Tolerance (EANT) is a platform for contemporary dancers from the East African community and international dancers who will take part as guests. The festival workshops and master classes are conducted by the participating artists. The initiative serves to encourage the broader community to come together to perform and network for the arts and peace. The programming features performances and workshops that center on storytelling and discussion sessions.

The region widely known for its conflicts is an ideal platform for working towards and promoting tolerance. The festival's artistic director, Wesley Ruzibiza is from the Amizero Dance Kompoanie. Entrance is free.

Partners

  • Arterial network
  • Media, Sports and Entertainment Group (MSE)
  • Gens de la Caraïbe
  • Groupe 30 Afrique
  • Alliance Française VANUATU
  • PACIFIC ARTS ALLIANCE
  • FURTHER ARTS
  • Zimbabwe : Culture Fund Of Zimbabwe Trust
  • RDC : Groupe TACCEMS
  • Rwanda : Positive Production
  • Togo : Kadam Kadam
  • Niger : ONG Culture Art Humanité
  • Collectif 2004 Images
  • Africultures Burkina-Faso
  • Bénincultures / Editions Plurielles
  • Africiné
  • Afrilivres

With the support of