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The Dance Company Of Ghana (Ghana Dance Ensemble)
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Press Reports Of The Company ... the National Dance Company has over the years proven to be good ambassadors of Ghanaian culture with thrilling performances. **(Graphic Showbiz - Ghana Feb. '04) … speaks to an audience from the moment it finds itself in the company of one. (Ghana Today, Sept. '93) “Images of conflict easily carried the audience away with its pleasing set design, fluid dance movements and simple plot” (Daily Graphic – Ghana, Jul.. '99) The drumming was excellent and it provided an interesting diversion, which blended well with the dance movements. . (Graphic showbiz -Ghana, Jul. '99) “Indeed Images of conflict is like a piece of potent poetry that questions us to take a look at what it takes to bring about peace in the world”. (The Mirror - Jul. '99)** It was wonderful bit of dance craft and in telling their story; the choreographers compelled the performers to use their lithe bodies in consonance with the well arranged drum music to hypnotize the audience. (Graphic Showbiz - Ghana, Jul. '99) “The company is made up of highly talented dancers with controlled elegance employing vivid images, colours, effective sound and lighting effects ... **(Chronicle - Ghana, '99) “... the. National Dance Company has over the years proven to be good ambassadors of Ghanaian culture with thrilling performances. (Graphic Showbiz, July '99) The effect of the dance drama on Denmark would be felt over the next five to ten years. (Weekly Spectator- Ghana, Feb, '96) “A unique production ... (Belingske** - Del/mark, Jun. '96) “Ooh weren't they terrific!” splendid performance.. (The Mirror *- Ghana, Oct.* 5, '96)** ... has performed to roaring ovations by audiences and received rare reviews in the media on nearly all the continents of the world (The Mirror - Ghana, Oct. 5, '96) This dazzling company lets you know immediately how truly wonderful African dancing can be. (The Birmingham Post, Oct. 20 ,'95) VES HARPER described the piece as "A very powerful production that gave a clear insight in the trade and manipulation of African by Europeans." (The Ghanaian Times '96) “Musu” is outstanding and captivating ... **(Mirror - Ghana '96)**

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