A black woman poses for the camera wearing brightly colored clothes.

Nomfusi - Johannesburg, South Africa | Photo by Emp Cyclone

A woman stands in front of four other men, posing in front of a large rainbow like structure

BCUC - Soweto, South Africa | Photo by Shudo Lobengo

Two musicians performing on stage with traditional instruments

Ethiocolor - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Photo by Miki Mac

Two people standing back to back, wearing traditional Filipino clothing

Helobung - Lake Sebu, Philippines | Photo by Romeo Muyco Espina

Two dancers reach outwards towards a white light

Garage Dance Ensemble - O'Kiep, South Africa | Photo by Ruth Smith

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Center Stage artists tour all over the U. S. visiting small towns as well as large cities.

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47

PARTICIPATING ENSEMBLES

307

ARTISTS

17

COUNTRIES REPRESENTED

113

U.S. COMMUNITIES scheduled through 2023

285

PERFORMANCES through 2018

“When I want to sing about something, I do. The reality is that ‘the street’ talks about many things, and I’m inspired by the people on the street, from a personal level to the political.” – Dina El Wedidi

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