Lucky African Dance

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Category: DancersLocation: Sydney-wide

Highlights

Traditional African drumming and dance shows led by Ghanaian dancer Lucky Lartey
Book a full troupe, or Lucky plus a second performer
Interactive sets where guests drum and dance with the performers

About Lucky African Dance

Lucky African Dance was founded in 2012 by Ghanaian-born dancer and choreographer Lucky Lartey and is based in Marrickville, in Sydney's inner west. Lucky has trained in traditional African and Afro-contemporary dance for more than 18 years, and his team brings together drummers and dancers with backgrounds across Ghana, Zimbabwe, Senegal and other parts of Africa. The troupe has performed for organisations including Google, SBS, NAB, Sydney Trains and The Wiggles, and at festivals such as Parramasala and the Africultures Festival. For events there are a few formats. A traditional African drumming and dancing performance can be booked with the whole troupe, or kept simple with Lucky and one other performer. The interactive option invites everyone to drum or dance along with the performers, which works well for mixed crowds. Gumboot dancing, the South African style that turns boots into instruments, is offered as its own act, and Lucky also directs the Jamestown Collective, a fusion group of dancers and musicians from different cultures. Shows are tailored for adult or kids parties, weddings, corporate and cultural events and festivals. The same team runs corporate team building built on drumming, song, body percussion and dance, designed around each group's goals. Prices are not published, so you get in touch through the website with the date, venue and kind of performance you want, and the troupe replies with a quote.

Inclusions & amenities

Entertainment type

Dancers

Dance style

African

Pricing

Lucky African Dance does not publish prices; each booking is quoted on the date, duration and location.

Performance Details

Performers bring their own drums and costumes to your venue. Choose a watch-only traditional drum and dance show, an interactive set where guests drum and dance along, or a gumboot dance act, with the troupe size scaled from two performers to a full group. Allow floor space for dancing and for guests to join in.

Frequently asked questions

Who performs in Lucky African Dance shows?

The troupe is led by founder Lucky Lartey, a Ghanaian dancer with more than 18 years of training, and includes African and multicultural drummers and dancers such as Pepsie Magonya and Yacou Mbaye.

Can we book a smaller act instead of the whole troupe?

Yes. You can book the full troupe or scaled down to Lucky plus a second performer, depending on the size of your event.

Can guests take part in the performance?

Yes. The interactive format gives everyone the chance to drum and dance along with the performers, rather than only watching the show.

What is gumboot dancing?

It is a South African dance where performers use gumboots to create rhythm and movement at the same time, and it can be booked as its own act.

Is Lucky African Dance suitable for kids parties?

Yes. The website says performances can be tailored for adult or kids parties, as well as weddings, festivals and cultural and corporate events.

Areas we service

Northern BeachesInner WestMacarthurSutherland ShireNorth ShoreEastern SuburbsSouth West SydneyHawkesburySouthern SydneyWestern SydneyHills DistrictSydney CBD & Surrounds