Alice Bigirimana
Alice Bigirimana grew up in Burundi, East Africa and came to the US in 2008. Having grown up dancing traditional Burundian tribal dances all her life, Alice incorporates her knowledge of traditional African dance in her expression of Afro-Latino dance and movement. Her African cultural dance background enhances her experience of Caribbean and Latin style movement.
In many parts of Africa the social fabric of life is held together by dance and music, so dancing with Buen Aché was a natural fit for Alice as she embraced her new culture in the US.
Although she misses home, Alice’s dance experience with Buen Aché brings her closer to her African roots and continues a cultural and musical tie with home that makes her feel connected to the people and the life she left behind.