What Happens When West African Rhythms Collide With Kathak? Join Us Aug. 1 to Find Out!

[Stephanie Scherpf]

 What happens when Flamenco collides with Tap? When West African rhythms meet Kathak storytelling? 

Join us for the 3rd Annual Feet Keep the Beat Festival and experience the magic when global percussive dance traditions come together in one powerful, soul-stirring performance!

This year’s centerpiece is LINEAGE – an evening-length, brand new collaborative work commissioned by Arts at the Armory, featuring six groundbreaking percussive dancers and five masterful musicians from across traditions:  Flamenco  Tap  Kathak  West African  Step

As the artists honor their teachers, mentors, and lineages, you'll witness a rhythmic conversation that spans generations, geographies, and genres — a celebration of how feet have kept the beat across time and culture.

 August 1st, 2025 Arts at the Armory, Somerville, MA
 Tickets are on sale now! Don’t miss this one-night-only performance!
 https://the-center-for-arts-at-the-armory.ticketleap.com/feet-keep-the-beat-performance-showcase-lineage/

 Featuring:

Anjali Nath (Kathak)
Antonio Tran (Flamenco Guitar)
Ariaki Dandawate (Kathak)
“Joh” Sidi Mohamed Camara (West African)
Lekisha Limage (Step)
Ryan Casey (Tap)
Xianix Barrera (Flamenco)
Akili Jamal Haynes (Percussion, Trumpet)
Sory Diabate (Percussion)
Giri Subramaniam (Tabla)
Aidid Brayboy (Percussion)

 “Guru se chela savai” – ‘The student must aim to surpass the teacher.’– Pandit Chitresh Das, shared by Anjali Nath

 Whether you’re a dancer, musician, culture lover, or simply curious – this is an unforgettable night of rhythm and reverence you won’t want to miss.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZqF0L3xc-I&t=248s

Stephanie Scherpf 

Co-Director, CEO

The Center for Arts at the Armory

(she, her, hers)

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