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A Brilliant Blend of Ballet, Hip-Hop and African Dance | Ghetto Classics Dance | TED

Watch the performers of Ghetto Classics Dance light up the stage with a breathtaking fusion of traditional African dance, classical ballet and modern hip-hop. Founded in Korogocho, one of Nairobi’s most under-resourced neighborhoods, this community-driven program empowers dancers through intensive training and mentorship. (Recorded at TED Countdown Summit 2025 on June 17, 2025) Join us…

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Watch the performers of Ghetto Classics Dance light up the stage with a breathtaking fusion of traditional African dance, classical ballet and modern hip-hop. Founded in Korogocho, one of Nairobi’s most under-resourced neighborhoods, this community-driven program empowers dancers through intensive training and mentorship. (Recorded at TED Countdown Summit 2025 on June 17, 2025)

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  1. @ExistentialWolf

    June 20, 2026 at 11:27 am

    The contemporary-dance routine is fitting with the frustration and mime – yes, people are animals too. 😉

  2. @TribalDanceAmirYa

    June 20, 2026 at 11:29 am

    הורים שלנו כל כך תמימים….. בכל דרך אפשרית אתם רוצחים אותנו….. מהרגע שאנחנו נולדים….. משחיתים אותנו בגוף ובנפש בגיל שמונה ימים וקוראים לזה מסורת….. היום זה נחשב לקניבליזם…… אחר כך מערכת החינוך שאתם קוראים לזה בית ספר, זה בקטגוריה של בייביסיטר….. ובקטגוריה הזו דרך אגב הוא נמוך…… במסגרת הזו אנו לומדים איך להסיח את דעתנו להתמכר להסכת דעת ולשכוח מי אנחנו באמת….. ואז אנו ממציאים תוכניות לשיקום…. לשיקום מה ילד שנולד טהור?
    גן עדן עלי אדמות הוא החלטה
    אנחנו, ילדי החיים,
    מכריזים היום דבר פשוט:
    גן עדן עלי אדמות אינו יעד רחוק. הוא אינו פרס. הוא אינו הבטחה.
    הוא החלטה.
    החלטה לראות בכל ילד אוצר. החלטה לראות בכל אדם בן משפחה. החלטה לזכור שהזהות העמוקה ביותר שלנו היא אהבה.
    מהיום אנו מפסיקים להאמין שאלימות היא בלתי נמנעת.
    איננו מקבלים עוד את הרעיון שמלחמה היא טבע האדם.
    איננו מקבלים עוד עולם שבו ילדים גדלים בפחד, קשישים נשכחים, והמשאבים של כדור הארץ משרתים הפרדה במקום חיים.
    אנחנו בוחרים אחרת.
    אנחנו בוחרים עולם שבו כל ילד זוכה לחינוך המותאם למתנה הייחודית שאיתה הגיע.
    עולם שבו הטכנולוגיה משרתת את החיים.
    עולם שבו המזון, המים, האדמה והידע נחשבים למתנות משותפות.
    עולם שבו הצלחתו של אדם אחד תורמת לכולם.
    איננו מחכים שמנהיגים יכריזו על כך.
    איננו מחכים לממשלה, לדת או למערכת.
    אנחנו מתחילים.
    כאן.
    עכשיו.
    בקהילות שלנו. במשפחות שלנו. בשירים שלנו. בבחירות הקטנות של כל יום.
    הדור החדש אינו מבקש רשות.
    הוא פשוט זוכר.
    והזיכרון הזה מתפשט מלב ללב.
    ברוכים הבאים הביתה.
    ברוכים הבאים לגן עדן עלי אדמות.

    • @surrendeavour6850

      June 20, 2026 at 12:32 pm

      @TribalDanceAmirYa <3

    • @surrendeavour6850

      June 20, 2026 at 12:33 pm

  3. @tomi8780

    June 20, 2026 at 11:42 am

    This reminds me of the scene from Ryan Coogler’s sinners where we see a blend of african dance and music. Im so impressed and proud of these performers! May their hearts and hard work continue to be celebrated.

    • @TheBurbyGirl

      June 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm

      @tomi8780 I thought about that too.

  4. @KMHill

    June 20, 2026 at 11:53 am

    Classical ballet rules. I don’t need it blended with anything.

  5. @Gianfranco_69

    June 20, 2026 at 12:15 pm

    Ghetto Classics?…

    What even is this?

  6. @thelookrj

    June 20, 2026 at 12:20 pm

    Is good traditional culture you appreciate africa 🌍

  7. @craigandheston-urbangarden1134

    June 20, 2026 at 12:35 pm

    Rubbish

  8. @ee3171

    June 20, 2026 at 12:43 pm

    I miss when ted talks is about TALKS

  9. @AttackingTucans

    June 20, 2026 at 3:14 pm

    First time seeing dance on a Ted talk!

  10. @nde375

    June 20, 2026 at 4:49 pm

    Wow, such a great performance!

  11. @zakkarte6983

    June 20, 2026 at 7:14 pm

    WTF is this a rain dance? Let’s talk about something worthwhile aye.

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