Human life is fleeting, the world is still unfolding…

Redefining Dance of the African Diaspora with a contemporary outlook, ACE dance and music’s bold new double bill presents two powerful, contrasting visions of our world today, told through exhilarating and emotive breath-taking physicality – what are you willing to die for?

Rooted in the realities faced by millions across the globe, Serge Aimé Coulibaly captures the chaos of conflict. Driven by a fierce soundscape and fusion of African and contemporary dance, shattered world’s surge with athleticism and endurance – a testimony to human resilience and courage.

In stark contrast, Vincent Mantsoe’s work takes you to a distant place; travelling to far flung corners of the earth, where spirituality and harmony shape everyday life.

Two choreographers with extraordinary heritage and seven diverse dancers re-write the rules and embody a state of unity and deep connectedness rarely seen in our divided world.

TWAWSI offers a luminous oasis of coexistence – the world as we see it…

This performance is part of THIS IS DANCE an international season of dance in  Birmingham presented in partnership with FABRIC, Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham Rep, Fierce Festival, Midlands Arts Centre and Sampad Arts, bringing exceptional dance from both across the globe and the local community.