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KATMA

Street and club culture in full force

15 – 19 JAN

Bell Shakespeare, The Neilson Nutshell (The Thirsty Mile) Pier 2/3, 13A Hickson Road Walsh Bay Arts Precinct

$49 + BF   The Thirsty Mile

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Street and club culture in full force

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Azzam Mohamed & PYT Fairfield

"Katma” is a slang term from Sudan meaning "suffocation" or "no room for breathing" — a word that describes the intensity of hard partying. This immersive performance brings that frenetic energy to the dancefloor, pulling inspiration from both Sudan and Australia’s party scenes, as well as legendary gatherings like The Loft in New York. 

With no seats, the audience is part of the action, fully surrounded by the movement. Katma is directed by Azzam Mohamed (Sculptured Riddims, Sydney Festival 2024) and is co-created, choreographed and performed by seven dancers performing a dynamic fusion of street and club dance styles: breaking, hip-hop, krump, waacking, locking, house and Afro dances. 

In acknowledging the origins of these art forms, the Katma creatives extend their gratitude to the communities who birthed them — the African diaspora, the Black and Latino communities and the LGBTQIA+ underground. Katma is a celebration of dance and culture, paying homage to the pioneers who shaped these styles and the vibrant traditions of African heritage. 

Surrender to it to feel it. 


"PYT Fairfield… known for blending creative bravura with social inclusion."


– The Sydney Morning Herald [on PYT]

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FREESTYLE DANCE LAB MASTERCLASS
Sharpen your street dance moves with Azzam Mohamed. The Freestyle Dance Lab is open to advanced dancers looking to push boundaries and experiment with new approaches to movement. Dive deeper into the elements of street dance that have influenced Azzam Mohamed’s own practice.

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FREESTYLE DANCE LAB MASTERCLASS
Sharpen your street dance moves with Azzam Mohamed. The Freestyle Dance Lab is open to advanced dancers looking to push boundaries and experiment with new approaches to movement. Dive deeper into the elements of street dance that have influenced Azzam Mohamed’s own practice.

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