Compagnie La Calebasse: Dance company leaves Meany Hall audience dancing »
March 12, 2009
After watching a performance by Compagnie La Calebasse, it’s easy to see why company founder and choreographer Merlin Nyakam holds the nickname “Merlin the Enchanter.”
In “Récréation Primitive,” the Cameroon-born artist’s first piece for the troupe, Nyakam has crafted a distinctive mythical tale that blends traditional African and modern dance.