Saba, Rumbi and Helena form Jaivah Dance Troupe (formerly Nouvel Exposé)  a dance company specializing in traditional and contemporary dance from Ethiopia, Congo, Southern Africa, Egypt and more. Honoring tradition and innovation equally, we pair our original choreography with the freshest beats from the top of today’s African music and live instruments on occasion.

Eskesta, Gurage, Tigrigna, Oromo, Walaita — these are some of the Ethiopian traditions we showcase. They are partnered onstage by contemporary dance styles hailing from the Congo region: Soukous, N’dombolo, Rumba as well as Ivorian-Congolese Coupé-Decalé. Egyptian Bellydance, South African Kwaito and Afrofusion form important aspects of our repertoire.