28Nov 2026
The Work · Programs & labs
All year round
Festivals, training, productions, labs, jams, exchanges and outreach.
What we do
Every program links traditional and urban arts, so young dancers train, create and perform with strong roots in their home culture.
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10 ways to take part
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Batalo Dance Festival
An annual celebration of traditional and urban dance since 2013.
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Batalo East Academy
Five days of master classes; about 40 dancers certified each year.
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Dance Theatre Production
Short and full length shows on social issues.
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Dance Lab
Policy, advocacy and arts management for dance.
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Urban Market
Upcycled merchandise that funds our events.
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Dance Theatre Night
Hip hop and traditional dance on the issues of our time.
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Next: 28 Nov The Equation / Jams
Monthly “Traditional Meets Urban” workshops since 2012.
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Workshops & Exchange Program
Regional young dancer exchange and year round workshops.
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Outreach
Dance and hip hop theatre with communities and prisons.
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Kuhamahama Arts Movement
Training and documentation in Uganda’s regions since 2018.
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Coming up
Next dates
TBADec 2026
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