HOW IT ALL STARTED

In the heart of New York City, Irene Koloseus, an accomplished Austrian tap dancer, and Abou Sylla, a world-renown African balafon player, envisioned a blend of music and dance that would unite their histories and love for both traditional West African music/dance and the uniquely American art form of tap dance.

PERFORMENCES IN NEW YORK

Lincoln Center
Aaron Davis Hall
Town Hall
Merkin Concert Hall at A. G. House
The Flo-Bert Awards honoring G. Hines
Tribute to Peg Leg Bates
International Tap Dance Festival

TOURING

The company has toured extensively throughout the U.S., & West Africa, has made many radio and television appearances, and was featured in a Hong Kong television commercial. Feraba was also featured on WABC Channel 7 in NY under community Calendar and Events.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Féraba brings its extraordinary shows and workshops to hospitals, schools and shelters in the inner city.

AWARDS AND GRANTS

CITATION - Borough of Brooklyn - City of New York
Recognition and paying tribute to Feraba and Irene Koloseus for their creative and artistic expression. - Marty Markowitz, President of the Borough of Brooklyn. -

Ethnic Dance Award from Dance Giant Steps, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts and the City of New York Department of Cultural Affairs

NYFA’s Artist Fellowship Award in music composition
Meet the Composer
MCAF- Lower Manhattan Cultural Council.