L'ACADCO Performed at JOMBA! Dance Experience
The Jamaican dance troupe brought their unique L'Antech movement technique to a festival in Durban, South Africa.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Dance
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The Jamaican dance company L'ACADCO made history as the first troupe from their nation to perform at the JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Experience in Durban, South Africa. During their visit, they presented their production titled 1LUV.
Why it matters
The cultural exchange program aims to build international relationships by creating spaces for artists to share histories and embodied knowledge. This initiative serves to deepen the connection between Jamaican and South African artistic communities.
L'ACADCO showcased the specialized L'Antech movement technique throughout their performance and educational master class, which featured traditional Caribbean styles including Kumina, Bruckins, and Nyabinghi.
The players
L'ACADCO
This is a Jamaican dance company known for utilizing the L'Antech movement technique to share cultural traditions.
Dr. L'Antoinette Stines
She is the artistic director of the company who conducted master classes for South African dancers during the tour.
The details
Company members led a L'Antech master class for local dancers to exchange traditional techniques and contemporary styles. The tour was facilitated by Project Hummingbird Ltd with funding support from several Jamaican government ministries and funds.
Timeline
The performances and master classes took place in September 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This performance marks a notable expansion of the international presence at the JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Experience. By integrating Jamaican dance traditions into the festival program, organizers are shifting the focus toward broader cross-continental artistic collaboration.
Audiences in Durban had the opportunity to engage directly with Jamaican dance forms through both the mainstage performance of 1LUV and specialized master classes. The event provided a rare platform for local South African dancers to receive technical instruction from an international company.
The takeaway
The successful collaboration underscores the importance of state-supported cultural initiatives in fostering global artistic partnerships. Such programs allow for the preservation and dissemination of embodied knowledge between diverse geographic regions.
Further reading
Explore more cultural exchange news on our Dance section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Jamaica Gleaner.
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