28Nov 2026
The Work · Monthly jams
The Equation
“Traditional Meets Urban” every month since 2012.
What it is
Each month qualified traditional teachers and instrumentalists teach a Ugandan cultural dance, while a skilled urban dancer helps participants apply contemporary technique.
Step by step
How it works
- 01
Workshop
A different Ugandan cultural dance each month, with live instruments
- 02
Traditional/Urban Jam
Afrofusion music sessions, alone and in the cypher
- 03
Discussion & screening
Talks and clips with invited dancers from Uganda and abroad
Next dates
Upcoming jams
26Dec 2026
The Equation
History
From the National Theatre to Butaleja
From 2012 to 2020 The Equation took place at the CICP space at the Uganda National Theatre in Kampala on the last Saturday of each month.
Since the Covid-19 pandemic it has been held at the Batalo East Creative Center in Butaleja, rotating among dance organisations in Kampala, Mbale and Jinja. Follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok and Facebook for dates.
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