# Event Details - **Event Name**: ROOTS & WINGS: The Next Generation - Feet Keep the Beat Festival Showcase - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for the 4th annual Feet Keep the Beat Festival Showcase PerformanceAbout this EventWhat happens when Flamenco collides with Tap? When West African dance intersects with Kathak? Join us for the 4th annual Feet Keep the Beat Festival to find out!Feet Keep the Beat brings together vibrant and diverse percussive dance communities of West African, Kathak, Flamenco, Step, and Tap. This year, Arts at the Armory has commissioned our collective of six percussive dancers and five musicians to create ROOTS & WINGS: The Next Generation, an evening-length work premiering on July 31.As the featured artists tell the story of how feet have been keeping the beat across time, cultures and geographies, they will deepen their collaboration by sharing the stage with the next generation. Some will perform alongside their children, while others will be joined by their students, creating a powerful celebration of artistic inheritance, mentorship, and renewal.Honoring the roots that ground us and the wings that help us soar, ROOTS & WINGS explores how rhythm, movement, and cultural traditions are passed from one generation to the next—taking flight in new directions while remaining grounded in the traditions from which they emerged.The 2026 Feet Keep the Beat Performance Showcase ROOTS & WINGS will include:Anjali Nath (Kathak)Ariaki Dandawate (Kathak)“Joh” Sidi Mohamed Camara (West African)Lekisha Limage (Step)Ryan Casey (Tap)Xianix Barrera (Flamenco)Akili Jamal Haynes (Percussion, Trumpet)Antonio Tran (Flamenco Guitar)Pranav Ghatraju (Tabla)Sory Diabate (Percussion)Tiemoko Camara (Percussion)And special youth guest artistsTickets available now for ROOTS & WINGS on July 31st. Doors open at 7:00pm, the dancing starts at 8:00pm.Tickets: $35 advance / $40 day of show. General Admission seating.Tickets purchased for ROOTS & WINGS are non-refundable. All sales are final.We strive to be a welcoming, accessible community arts space. We are delighted to be a part of Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program.Arts at the Armory will offer 10 free tickets (max of 2 free tickets per person) to EBT, WIC and ConnectCareholders for the Feet Keep the Beat Showcase performance. Please contact elyse@artsatthearmory.org for more information.Join us for these additional Feet Keep the Beat Festival activities: Thursday, July 30st 7-8:30pm: Traditional Irish Music & Dance Session at 10 Prospect Street as part of One Night Art School. RSVP here.Saturday, August 1st 10am - 12:O0pm: Free Community Workshops (Arts at the Armory Performance Hall). Sign up here.Lead program funding support provided by Valentine Talland and Nagesh Mahanthappa. Photo by Joni Lohr. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/da0ea830-8bd3-11f1-91bb-95fd983b6721-rimg-w592-h740-dc454344-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/somerville/roots-and-wings-the-next-generation-feet-keep-the-beat-festival-showcase/100001991142129710 - **Event Categories**: festivals, music, art, entertainment, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 3 hours - Location: The Center for Arts at the Armory Performance Hall - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 39.98, max: 39.98, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Somerville - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Center for Arts at the Armory Performance Hall - **lat**: 42.389683 - **long**: -71.10603500000002 - **full address**: The Center for Arts at the Armory Performance Hall, 191 Highland Ave, Somerville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ROOTS & WINGS: The Next Generation - Feet Keep the Beat Festival Showcase - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/5b80e29115cdb8c6128a4f3b5dbc26eaabee7d1f51699ed283f7a98a35d842e0-rimg-w1200-h800-dc010604-gmir.jpg?v=1781190796 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ROOTS & WINGS: The Next Generation - Feet Keep the Beat Festival Showcase being held? - **A:** ROOTS & WINGS: The Next Generation - Feet Keep the Beat Festival Showcase takes place on Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm at The Center for Arts at the Armory Performance Hall, 191 Highland Ave, Somerville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing ROOTS & WINGS: The Next Generation - Feet Keep the Beat Festival Showcase? - **A:** ROOTS & WINGS: The Next Generation - Feet Keep the Beat Festival Showcase is organized by Arts at the Armory. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ROOTS & WINGS: The Next Generation - Feet Keep the Beat Festival Showcase is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Somerville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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In addition to the many events that CAA hosts that are produced independently of CAA, CAA has five signature programs: The Spotlight Series, The Performance Opportunity Program (POP), The Somerville Winter Farmers Market, The ROOTED Armory Cafe Event Series, and ROOTED Armory Cafe Visual Arts Exhibitions. CAA curates and produces performances in the Armory Performance Hall featuring local and touring artists as part of our Spotlight Series." } ] } ] ```