Jamestown Dance Festival Les Ballet Afrik Vogueing Workshop

Thursday, September 4, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Join contemporary dance force Omari Wiles for a Vogueing workshop that is open to all. The workshop offers a hands-on introduction to the history, artistry, and technique of ballroom culture. 

Location

Scharmann Theatre

Cost

Free tickets for JCC students at box office, $10 for general public.

Contact

Contact profile Mark Sasse

More information

Born in Senegal and raised in the Bronx, Omari Wiles is the founder of the House of Oricci and creator of the signature “AfrikFusion” style. He has been named one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch,” featured in Vogue and The New York Times, and worked with global icons including Beyoncé, Janet Jackson, and Madonna. His choreographic work has appeared at Lincoln Center, The Joyce Theater, and the Guggenheim, and he recently received widespread acclaim for his role as co-choreographer of the ballroom-inspired "Cats: The Jellicle Ball Off-Broadway."