André Cailloux Center
The André Cailloux Center is a Black led, BIPOC community serving, multi-tenant, performance art and cultural justice venue. This reclamation of historical cultural space prioritizes telling the stories of people of the global majority through the performing arts and cultural justice programming with deep engagement with the community.
Upcoming Shows
Balbancha Dance Festival is a vibrant 3-day (October 31st-November 2nd) celebration of the African Diaspora through movement, music, and culture. Named after the Indigenous name for New Orleans, “Balbancha” (the place of many tongues), the festival brings together world-renowned master teachers and tradition bearers for an unforgettable weekend of dance.
From Afro-Cuban and Afro-Haitian to West African, Grenadian, Afro-Brazilian, Bounce, and Second Line aesthetics, participants will immerse themselves in the rhythms and roots that shape our shared cultural story.
Whether you’re an experienced dancer or just starting out, this festival is a space to learn, connect, and celebrate the power of community through dance. Join us October 31–November 2, 2025, and experience the heartbeat of New Orleans like never before.
Friday, 10/31
5:00 pm- Libation (Festival Opening)
5:30 pm- Bounce Dance
7:15 pm- Haitian Dance (Gede)
Saturday, 11/1
12:30 pm- Afro Cuban Dance
2:15 pm- Second Line Aesthetic Dance
4:00 pm- Grenadian Folkloric Dance
5:45 pm- Brazilian Dance
7:30 pm- W. African Dance (Guinean)
Sunday, 11/2
10:00 am Orisha Song Class
11:00 am Afro- Diaspora Dance Class
1:00 pm- Balbancha Dance Festival Second Line - Starting at 1205 N Rampart and ending at Congo Square
