All is set for the hosting of this year edition of Lasgidi International Dance Festival

Director, Lasgidi International Dance,  Israel Akpan, and the baskets he wants to give out to the Artists Village for clean enviroment 

 

 Israel Akpan with a friend

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Jeremiah Kelvin Isaac, Israel Akpan and Stella Uwamanua, GM, Different Aesthetics, culture Company 

 

 

 

All is set for the hosting of this year edition of Lasgidi International Dance Festival, Nigeria’s biggest gathering of dancers, between 2nd and 6th of December, 2013 at the Little Theatre, Artistes Village, National Theatre, Lagos.

Director, Lasgidi International Dance,  Israel Akpan, at a press conference in Lagos said the festival provided platform to showcase contemporary dances and also learn from experienced dancers emerging from different parts of Africa.

According to him, "Lasgidi International Dance Festival is unique contemporary dance festival, the first of its kind in Nigeria, which stated in 2001. 

“The festival exhibits Nigerian contemporary dance while bringing together experiences from other African countries and the rest of the world."

The opening ceremony will feature Nigerian famous musicians such as the Lion, King Ibro Zulezoo, Stan Iyke amongst others.

This year edition is supported by Goethe Institute, Nigeria and Spanish Embassy, CASA Africa, ESPACIO EN BLANCC, ACCION, NCAC amongst others.