About Wabafu Garifuna Dance Theater

(formerly known as Hamalali Wayunagu Folkloric & Modern Dance Company)

Wabafu Garifuna Dance Theater is a Garifuna, Folkloric and Modern Dance Company. It was founded in 1992 (originally named Hamalali Wayunagu “Voices of Our Ancestors”) by Dancer, Dance Instructor and Choreographer Luz F. Soliz. From its establishment, Wabafu has been an instrumental source for people in search of information about Garifuna history, dance and culture through the arts.

The company’s mission is to share the rich Garifuna culture and traditions nationwide by beautifully portraying it through live music, song, drama & dance. Culture, innovation pride, and energy are the values, Wabafu thrives from. Known for its uniquely, innovative choreographies, the company is the longest running Garifuna dance troupe in New York City.

Wabafu Garifuna Dance Theater is an entity of Garifuna Heritage Center for the Arts and Culture an organization dedicated to Preserving richness and authenticity of Garifuna culture by teaching it to the youth, and sharing it with the world.