East Africa meets flamenco as New Works’ All Over the Map wraps up its season outdoors August 13

THERE’S NOTHING LIKE spending a summer afternoon outdoors, soaking up the sunshine while enjoying free dance and music performances—and New Works delivers just that this weekend with the final installment of All Over the Map.

Presented in partnership with CMHC Granville Island, the event on August 13 closes out the annual series with four performances from diverse artists.

Ugandan dancer-drummer-educator Edward Sembatya kicks off the afternoon with MDUNDO WA EAST AFRICA, a varied mix of movements and rhythmic sequences that pull their inspiration from East African tribes. Featuring Erich Neitz, Angelique Muhorakeye, and Eavan Blue, the trio choreographed by Sembatya derives its title from the Swahili term “Mdundo”, the meaning of which can be interpreted as “rhythms”.