10th edition of Ghana Dance Festival set to launch next month

The highly anticipated Ghana Dance Festival is returning for its 10th edition, promising an exciting celebration of dance from August 29th to September 23rd.

Organised by Dancetera, the festival will feature a range of iconic dance events, culminating in an awards ceremony to honour the icons of dance and their contributions to the culture.

According to Robert Klah, CEO of Dancetera, the festival aims to express the diverse meanings of dance, from exercise and worship to entertainment and career.

"Dance means different things to different people. For some it is a source of exercise, an act of worship, a source of entertainment, a career path to earn a living, a study course for academic achievement, a sport for engagement, an intangible cultural heritage, an expression of art. Whatever dance means to you, the dance festival seeks to express it. There are additions to this special edition, DanceSport League which the Dance Awards. For the former, dance being part of the Olympics is a great stride that needs the necessary local engagements to keep it active. For the latter, having the awards as part of the festival has been in the offing for long. This year, we are happy to purse this path, he said.

This year's edition introduces new additions, including the DanceSport League and the Dance Awards, which will recognise the achievements of dancers and their works.

Additionally, the festival will feature a variety of activities, including dance awards, tour experiences, dance parties, workshops, seminars and performances showcasing different dance forms with international dancers from Togo, Benin, Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya are expected to participate.

Ahead of the official launch slated for August, all dancers who wish to represent their passion are required to register via the Ghana Dance Festival social media pages. For more information or on-the-go update, connect with Ghana Dance Festival or Dancetera via social media – X, Facebook and Instagram. The 10th edition is of the Ghana Dance Festival is brought to you in collaboration with the Dancers and DanceSport Association of Ghana (DDASPAG), and powered by Dancetera, your Dance Channel.