ORISHA is a pan-African dance troupe at Columbia University, which blends dances and music of pan-African influence. By performing dances and music from West Africa, South America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East, ORISHA demonstrates that people from Africa and the African diaspora are “dancing to the same beat”.
What We Do...
In its first semester (Spring 2008), ORISHA blended West African dances, Salsa, Capoeira, wining, and African and Bhangra beats to create a fusion of movement through dance that outlines the diversity of our members and anticipates the growing unity of global influence in our world.
Orisha Events Calendar:
September 2009:
09/06/09 11am-African, Black, European, Multicultural, Native American Meet and Greet- Room C555 Columbia University
09/06/09 1pm-Performing Arts Meet and Greet-Roone Arledge Auditorium Columbia University
09/06/09 7:30pm- NSOP Showcase-Roone Arledge Auditorium Columbia University
May 2009:
05/04/09- Agoh? Ameh! A Pan-African Dance Show- Orisha's first full evening dance program in two acts- "The Strength of One" and "The Strength of Many"-Roone Arledge Auditorium Columbia University
April 2009:
04/19/09- POD Pre-Frosh Weekend Showcase- Roone Arledge Auditorium Columbia University
04/15/09- CU Dance Off- Roone Arledge Auditorium Columbia University
March 2009:
03/27/09 8pm- "RAWcus"- Lerner Party Space- Columbia University
February 2009:
02/28/09 10pm- CU Black History Month Fashion Show/ Showcase- Roone Arledge Auditorium Columbia University
December 2008:
12/07/08 6pm-BSO Kwanzaa Celebration- Lerner Party Space
November 2008:
11/14/08 7pm- Saboreality- Roone Arledge Auditorium Columbia University
October 2008:
10/30/08 8pm- Beyond Borders Event- Roone Arledge Auditiorium Columbia University
