Wabafu Garifuna Dance Theater

Wabafu Garifuna Dance Theater (aka Hamalali Wayunagu “Voices of Our Ancestors”) is an entity of Garifuna Heritage Center for the Arts and Culture. It was founded in 1992 by dancer, dance instructor, choreographer, and professor Luz F. Soliz. From its establishment, Wabafu Garifuna has been instrumental for people in search of information about Garifuna history, dance, culture, and music through the arts. Wabafu Garifuna’s mission is to reach out to the world and educate as many youngsters as possible in order to maintain a continuous practice of Garifuna traditions through the art of dancing, singing, drama, play and drumming. Its goal is to assist in the preservation of this rich culture, language, and religion. The dance company is known for its unique and innovative choreographies. It is also the longest surviving Garifuna dance company in New York City and one of the best in the United States of America. If you happen to see this group perform, it will leave an everlasting imprint in your mind. It will also give you the urge to see them perform again and encourage others to come and witness what you experienced.