OrigiNation Cultulral Arts Center was founded in 1994 by its current Artistic & Executive Director Shaumba-Yandje Dibinga. To help Boston ring in 2017, OrigiNation's professional youth dance companies - NIA Dance Troupe, Girlz of IMANI, Aleye Boyz Troupe & IMANI, Jr, will perform a high energy hip hop piece. These dancers are trained in all styles of dance including hip hop, African and contemporary and have toured in South Africa, Ghana, Senegal, England and France. For more information on OrigiNation, visit www.originationinc.org