Wedding In Paris
2025-05-10 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
On May 10th, Ballet Icyeza had the honor of performing at a wedding that took place in Paris in a beautiful celebration of their union. In our Rwandan culture, it is customary to blend wedding celebrations with traditional performances- adding not just entertainment, but a deeper sense of joy, pride and cultural identity. Ballet Icyeza’s presence was the perfect finishing touch, making the day more special and lively leaving guests more engaged and the newlyweds truly happy as we see in the pictures below.

Written by: Lise Kamanzi.

Umugoroba wo Kwibuka-Night Vigil
2025-05-11 17:30 - 20:30 | Wincentego Rzymowskiego 32, 02-697 Warszawa, Poland, Wincentego Rzymowskiego 32, Warszawa, 02-697, Poland
Every year, during the month of April, as the world observes a solemn period of remembrance for the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, Ballet Icyeza took the initiative and partnered with Rwandan Community Abroad in Poland to organize a Night of Remembrance—“Umugoroba wo Kwibuka”— under the theme “From History to Memory: Examining Rwanda’s journey, Confronting Genocide Denial and Empowering Youth to Safeguard the Truth.” This event was put in place to emphasize the role of the youth in preserving and honoring the memory of our loved ones we lost and to promote unity.
The Night Vigil brought together Rwandan communities, friends of Rwanda and representatives from neighboring countries to reflect on Rwanda’s historical journey, recognize the dangers of genocide denial and silence in the face of injustice while also emphasizing on the responsibility of the youth in standing against denial and divisionism and build a peaceful and inclusive society. Through this initiative, Ballet Icyeza reaffirmed the commitment to memory preservation, the power of youth and culture in promoting truth and unity within the Rwandan Diaspora.
Main activities:

Documentary film
A play by Uwamahoro Malaika & Our past initiative & Ballet Icyeza
A panel discussion.

Lise Kamanzi.

Celebrating Kwibohora 31:Rwanda's Journey Continues
2025-07-05 16:00 - 20:00
On July 4th 2025, we gathered to celebrate Kwibohora 31-marking 31 years since the liberation of Rwanda. This annual event commemorates the beginning of Rwanda’s inspiring path toward resilience, unity and progress. Under the theme “Rwanda’s Journey Continues,” the event was hosted by the Embassy of Rwanda in Poland and held at Sheraton Grand Hotel in Warsaw where it brought together the Rwandan community in Poland, friends of Rwanda, and guests from neighboring countries together with Polish Government officials among many invited guests in a shared spirit of celebration.
Among the many highlights of the event, BALLET ICYEZA was honored to deliver a series of traditional dances that narrated our cultural depth truly captured the essence of celebration. For many, it was not only a tribute to Rwanda’s journey but also a reminder of home-and for others, a chance to feel the warmth of Rwandan culture during this ceremony. Ballet Icyeza served as living proof that Rwanda’s story is not just told through words and history-it is danced, sung, and celebrated.
Written by: Lise Kamanzi.

Wedding in Norway
2025-07-26 08:00 - 17:00
We are thrilled to share that Ballet Icyeza was recently invited to perform at a beautiful wedding celebration in Norway. This special occasion gave us the opportunity to share the richness of Rwandan culture through traditional dance and music.
Our performance blended the joy of the wedding with the vibrant spirit of Rwandan traditional dance, creating a unique cultural experience for the couple and their guests. It was a perfect way to celebrate this union with a fusion of our roots and heritage. We loved to see the wedding guests and the couple join us to dance on stage to cheer and celebrate their marriage.
We are proud to have been part of such a meaningful event and to continue our mission of bringing Rwandan heritage to international stages. Moments like this inspire us to keep sharing the beauty of our culture with the world.
Written by: Lise Kamanzi.

Workshop in Zakopane.
2025-09-27 06:00 - 20:00
During our recent retreat, Ballet Icyeza had the wonderful opportunity to attend a workshop in Krakow, Zakopane where we were introduced to a local dance studio in Zakopane named sokol Zakopane. The experience was both inspiring and enriching, as we got to witness how dance can bring people together and express diversity in unique and creative ways.
Through this exchange, we learnt about the different approaches the studio uses to incorporate culture, identity, and movement into their performances. It reminded us that dance is not just an art form—it’s a universal language that connects communities across borders.
We are excited about the potential to collaborate with this amazing studio in the future and explore how Ballet Icyeza can continue to share our Rwandan heritage while learning from others around the world.
Written by: Lise Kamanzi.

Community traditional dance practice
2025-11-15 14:00 - 17:30 | Dom kultury kadr, ul. Rzymowskiego 32 02-697 Warszawa, Warszawa, Poland
English Version :
We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming community event, a dance practice session with our beloved community ;we shall be teaching basic moves about Rwandan traditional dance for both male and females.it is totally free of charge, inclusive for all and a great opportunity to connect, do sports through dance and have fun together. Don’t miss, Tell to a friend to tell a friend. see you!!
Polish version :
Jesteśmy zachwyceni, mogąc zaprosić Cię na nasze nadchodzące wydarzenie społecznościowe, czyli sesję praktyki tańca z naszą ukochaną społecznością; będziemy uczyć podstawowych kroków tradycyjnego tańca rwandyjskiego dla mężczyzn i kobiet. Udział jest całkowicie bezpłatny, dostępny dla wszystkich i stanowi świetną okazję do nawiązania kontaktów, uprawiania sportu przez taniec i wspólnej zabawy. Nie przegap tego, powiedz znajomemu, aby powiedział znajomemu. Do zobaczenia!!
