Dancetera, organizers of the annual Ghana Dance Festival, have announced the dates for the 2024 celebration of dance’s biggest season.

The festival, marked by iconic dance events, is set to officially commence from August 29th to September 23rd, climaxing with an awards ceremony to celebrate the icons of dance and their immense contributions to the culture.

Marking a decade of dance celebration, this year’s festival promises to be nothing short of exciting. As dance takes center stage in the entertainment space, the festival is certain to bring quality entertainment to all while celebrating dancers and their works.

According to Robert Klah, CEO of Dancetera, “Dance means different things to different people. For some, it is a source of exercise, an act of worship, a source of entertainment, a career path to earn a living, a study course for academic achievement, a sport for engagement, an intangible cultural heritage, or an expression of art.

"Whatever dance means to you, the dance festival seeks to express it. There are additions to this special edition, including the DanceSport League and the Dance Awards. For the former, dance being part of the Olympics is a great stride that needs the necessary local engagements to keep it active. For the latter, having the awards as part of the festival has been in the offing for long. This year, we are happy to pursue this path.”

Activities lined up to celebrate the 10th edition of the Ghana Dance Festival include dance awards, tour experiences, dance parties, workshops, seminars, and performances expressed through various dance forms - theatre dance, street dance, folk dance, praise dance, afrolatin dance, dancesport battles, and more.

This event is set to attract participation from international dancers, with confirmations coming from Togo, Benin, Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya.