DANCE INTO SPACE

12/08/2026

KENYA SOMETIMES by Onyango Ondiege Ogw on YouTube.

Onyango Ondiege OGW in Kenya Sometimes ...

03/08/2026

Performance at the Kenvic School as part of our Schools Out performance programme.

01/08/2026

Yesterday, we had a wonderful performance as part of our Schools Out Programme at Kenvic School, Karen. It was a joy performing for such a beautiful and enthusiastic audience of lower and upper primary students, their parents, and the dedicated school staff.

A big thank you to the Kenvic School management and parents for the wonderful opportunity and for supporting inclusive arts. We truly appreciate it! 🙏🏾🎭✨

28/07/2026

Ka rihaso

27/07/2026

Rehearsals are underway!
Our dancers are preparing for this Wednesday's Schools Out performance at Utawala College.
The Dance Into Space Schools Out Programme brings inclusive contemporary dance into schools and colleges across Nairobi, inspiring young people through performances, interactive workshops, and artist talks. By connecting students with professional and mixed-ability dancers, the programme nurtures creativity, inclusion, critical thinking, and a lifelong appreciation for contemporary dance.
We're excited to share the stage with a new generation of audiences and future artists!

22/07/2026

IFIKE Dance Project is an inclusive dance initiative by Dance Into Space under the direction of Onyango Ondiege Ogw that empowers persons with disabilities and their communities through contemporary dance, creativity, and advocacy. Using mixed-ability performances, workshops, and community engagement, the project promotes disability inclusion, gender equality, leadership, and access proving that dance is a powerful tool for social change. Supported by AFRICALIA. Rehearsals in progress for the schools outreach tour in Nairobi

29/04/2026

Today we celebrate International World Dance Day — a moment to honor the power of movement, expression, and connection across cultures.
Together with AFRICALIA, fellow dance practitioners, and enthusiasts around the world, we mark this day with gratitude and joy.
It is also a special milestone for us: 29 years of Dance Into Space.
Founded by Onyango Ondiege Ogw on April 29, 1997, the journey began with a solo performance titled Wakati (The Times) at the Kenya National Theatre.
Nearly three decades later, we continue to move, create, and inspire — carrying forward a legacy rooted in time, resilience, and artistic exploration.
Happy World Dance Day. Keep dancing. Keep evolving.

27/03/2026

Mixed-ability dance is grounded in three core ideas: the body as lived experience, inclusion as a shared ethic, and difference as a source of artistic innovation. It redefines dance by valuing diverse bodies and expressions, shifting focus from perfection to authenticity and collaboration. Beyond inclusion, it challenges audiences to rethink beauty, excellence, and what it means to move and connect as humans. Yet, stigma and traditional notions of the “ideal” body still limit its recognition in mainstream art spaces. To truly evolve, the arts sector must embrace mixed-ability not as a niche, but as a transformative force that expands the language and possibilities of performance.

22/03/2026

15 years ago - Kenya Contemporary Dance : A major aspect in the lives of these people is that it is practically like a real marathon.
Long and winding processes marked with power games, competitive and highly demanding situations with hurdles.
Caught between these power games and the demanding situations, the challenge is for individuals to keep up and meet expectations honestly.
The things they have to hold on to are their unity in their diversity, their hopes and future aspirations and their intercultural influences.
Dancers: Alakok Ntome, Sara Kwala, Monica Adhiambo and Jacob Pessah.
Music: selected from inspiring music of M. Davis, Kintu Ofrenda and G. Oryema.
Film by Nick Njache
Creation, Direction and Choreography by Ondiege Matthew

Kenya Contemporary Dance : A major aspect in the lives of these people is that it is practically like a real marathon.Long and winding processes marked with ...

03/03/2026

OPEN CALL | Residencies at Dance Into Space – Siaya, Kenya 🇰🇪
Dance Into Space invites dancers, performers, choreographers, and interdisciplinary creatives from Kenya and around the world to apply for artistic residencies at our Centre in Siaya — just 10 minutes from the lake.
We welcome artists interested in bold, process-driven and socially engaged work within a reflective environment rooted in community dialogue and contemporary practice.
What the residency includes:
• Accommodation and daily meals
• Local transport for artistic and community visits
• Studio access for training and rehearsals
• Public performance opportunities in markets, schools and community venues
• WiFi and audio-visual facilities for documentation and research
Residency fee: KSH 45,000 (Kenyan artists) and 75,000 (approx. USD 600) per person per week for international artists.
Residents engage with our mixed-ability contemporary dance ensemble and local communities while developing research, new work, workshops or creative exchanges.
We are looking for artists who value:
• Genuine collaboration and intercultural exchange
• Experimentation and research-based processes
• Community engagement and inclusion
• Long-term artistic relationships
To apply, submit:
• Statement of Intent ( your research focus, community connection)
• Brief Artistic Proposal (idea, duration, engagement approach, outcomes)
• Short bio + CV
• Portfolio links
• Preferred dates and practical information
📩 Send applications to: [email protected]
📅 Applications accepted on a rolling basis
Let’s imagine and build meaningful work together.
Dance Into Space Foundation
Siaya, Kenya
+254 754 483075