Gracieux Feet Dance Theatre

waiting in the place in between where dance and African Arts meet. GraFD Theatre, School of Contemporary dance and African Arts. Or how it first occurred to man.

Dance is the heartbeat of life, and the singular, though diverse language people have sought to express themselves in a way that had every member of their body involved. It has been described as graceful and cathartic and keeps evolving from generation to generation. It really is a mystery, the time when dance was born. Could it have been born out of mimicry of nature, the rushing of wind or the r

olling waves of the sea? The slithering of snakes or the stomping of elephants? Indeed these have come to be dance styles practiced in different cultures all over the world and all over time. What is interesting is that with the world becoming a global village, due to migration and other factors, the original dance culture of many regions hasn't been lost. With the explosion of hip pop in West Africa in the 70’s to 90’s for example, robot dance and b balling came but they didn't take West African dances away. With the start of the noughties (year 2000-10) there was an awakening of West African dance, African artists have been able to successfully take their ethnic dance styles to international attention under their foreign influenced music. Take what ‘Fuse’ did with the Ghanaian ‘Azonto’ for example. Or what Nigerians are doing with ‘Etighi’. This synergy can be achieved between ballet dance style, a form of dance that progressed in Western Europe during the Renaissance era and African dance style. Now African dance is a very ambiguous term as Africa is not a country, but there are some similarities between most dance cultures across the continent. The male dance pieces usually require physically strong men to execute powerful moves from feet stomping to fight simulations. The female dance numbers require flexible bodies for rigorous waist twisting and thrusting. Ballet dance on the other hand consists of mostly slow techniques that emphasize versatility and loss of gravity, which requires lots of jumps and stretching of limbs. This two dance styles may seem conflicting at first, but on a second look won’t we find beauty in contrast? What if a graceful lift and jump in the air is followed through with a victorious stomping of feet on the ground? What if a session of rigorous waist shaking is ended with a graceful stretch of limb? Dance on closer observation carry similarities from place to place. Elements of ballet dance can be found in the extremely flexible stretches and fluid movements of the ‘Swange’ dance of Tiv people for instance. There is a secret power or joy (for the less superstitious) I believe, waiting in the place in between where ballet and African dance styles meet, that there is the promise of an even more wholesome state of mind in it than just dancing to one style, an exalted state that could bring new epiphany to what it means to be human. Welcome to Gracieux Feet Dance Theatre, School of Contemporary dance and African Arts.

04/05/2026

6Days to go
In 6 days, the stage becomes a shared table...
You'll laugh with us
Reflect with us
Heal with us
Don't miss out!

04/04/2026

WHAT IF… one moment chose fear over faith?
THE DRAFT is a powerful gospel stage play that will challenge, stir, and inspire you.
Come and experience a story of purpose, consequence, and redemption told through powerful dance, drama and expression.
🗓 Sunday, May 10th, 2026
⏰ 2PM (Red Carpet)
📍 RCCG Master Key Parish, YKC Woji. Port Harcourt
🙏 We also invite you to support this vision financially, morally, and by spreading the word.
Be there. Be part of THE DRAFT. 🎭🔥
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01/04/2026

One month in… and The Draft is already stretching us beyond comfort.
Every rehearsal is deeper, more intense.
Emotions are no longer acted, they’re lived. The sweat, the silence, the breaking, the becoming… it’s all part of the process.
And now, just one month to go.
What’s coming isn’t just a performance, it’s an Encounter.

07/03/2026

Today, the room breathes again.
Bodies will bend, voices will rise, and the story of The Draft will take shape once more.
The cast is ready. The energy is building.
Rehearsal continues.
Rose Busa Edor Josanne Matthew Rosemary Abere Jackreece Godswill Ehmi Khid Alicia Modey

15/02/2026

Have you ever found yourself pondering the consequences of a crucial decision in a biblical story and wondered… what if?
One "what if" that has consistently resonated with me is this: What if Adam had resisted the temptation of the forbidden fruit? What if, when Eve presented it to him, he had firmly refused? How drastically would the outcome have differed?

Share your thoughts on this "what if" scenario in the comments section. Let's discuss! 🤲🏾🤲🏾

Rose Busa Edor Josanne Matthew Rosemary Abere Olusile Charles Jackreece Godswill Ehmi Khid

01/02/2026

It’s more than a stage production—it’s a movement.
A God-given vision and a divine promise to win souls through talents creatively expressed in dance, drama, and spoken word.
We invite you to be part of this movement as we reach one million souls for Christ.
Call us today: 08064221691, 07088261124 young tribe Rose Busa Edor Rosemary Abere Olusile Charles Josanne Matthew Jackreece Godswill

31/01/2026

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Organizations, brands, ministries, and individuals can collaborate with THE DRAFT through:
• Sponsorship - Financial backing for production, staging, costumes, media, and logistics
• Brand Partnership - Strategic brand placement, promotional collaborations, and publicity opportunities
• Media Partnership - Publicity, content sharing, and comprehensive coverage
• Ministry Partnership - Church support, outreach collaboration, and audience mobilization
• Resource Support - Equipment, costumes, venue support, logistics, and technical assistance.

For sponsorship, partnership inquiries, and proposals: 08064221691 07088261124
Together, let's collaborate to share the story God has already ordained.

28/01/2026

Before history found its voice… there was a draft.
THE DRAFT is a Gospel Dance Stage Production that tells the story of destiny, faith, human failure, and divine redemption through movement, story, and spirit.
We are stepping into rehearsals this February, and our hearts are full of expectation for what God is building through this work.
For partnership and sponsorship:
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Photos from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's post

01/05/2025

Photos from Gracieux Feet Dance Theatre's post

20/04/2025

Upsurge 2.0 was a success!... We strongly believe that dance is emotion in motion... We were able to convey and express our emotions on the dancefloor and it was a thrilling experience! Thank you, Borderless Creative Hub Olusile Charles for this beautiful collaboration.
We dance to save lives...

15/02/2025

Life hits us differently at different times and phases. We keep telling ourselves it can only get better, what's the worse that can happen. But do we really BELIEVE it?? The hardest thing to do most of the time, is believing that God is in the midst of the storm. It gets harder before you feel better. Hold on to God and dry your eyes cause he's not through with blessing you!
From Gracieux Feet Dance Theatre. Stay strong and keep keeping on! Happy weekend.

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