Katma

You’re at the Club – Invited to be simply in the moment, without expectation. 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. “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. In acknowledging the origins of these art forms, the team extend their gratitude to the communities who birthed them.