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Kruccus International
Overview
We are a performance group that specialize in traditional and authentic African culture through the mediums of dance, music, song, spoken word, and theater. We also provide services in Caribbean cultural dance and music. Our dance choreography is accompanied by live drum music and authentic costuming.
Reviews
40 reviews
Sheila
February 21, 2026The Best
Excellent, we. Absolutely enjoyed the show!
Hired as: African Entertainment
Kruccus International
Thank you Sheila for your review. We thoroughly enjoyed performing for you and your guests. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
Mark
Gabriela F.
February 20, 2025Amazing School Performance
Kruccus International were truly amazing. They are energetic and engaging. Students and staff enjoyed their music, dance and storytelling. I 100 percent recommend them and can't wait to book them again next year!
Hired as: African Entertainment, Drummer
Kruccus International
Thank you so much Gabriela. We enjoyed being at your school and receiving such a warm welcome and hospitality. We look forward to the next time. All the best for the remainder of the school year.
Mark
Lynn G.
February 12, 2025Best Field Trip
Wow what a day! Kruccus International at our school and they were fantastic! They were engaging and full of energy with all the age groups. We appreciate them coming out on a snowy day and will definitely book them for next year.
Hired as: African Entertainment
Kruccus International
Thank you Lynn for your review. We had such an amazing time at your school. Everyone was so nice and the students were engaging. All the best for the rest of the school year.
Seina W.
November 4, 2024Wonderful troop!
The Kruccus team was absolutely amazing! They had our guests fully entertained, and everyone kept talking about how wonderful their performance was. The team engaged the audience in African songs, taught dances to those who wanted to participate, and even incorporated proverbs and stories into their performance. Their drummers and dancers are so talented, and the entire troop was a joy to watch.
Hired as: African Entertainment
Kruccus International
Thank you Seina. We were honored to perform at your event.Our performers had a great time. All the best to you in the future.
Mark
Katie W.
March 21, 2024Amazing!
Kruccus International came to our school to perform & educate our students during their various lunch periods. They were absolutely wonderful! The children loved the music, energy, and dancing along. We would absolutely bring them back!
Hired as: African Entertainment
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 60 minutes
What to expect
Whether we are performing Traditional African dance and music or Caribbean culture, an audience member can expect to be transported to Africa or the Caribbean through our performances. He or she will leave the performance having a little more knowledge and appreciation for the culture, the people and the region.
About
Kruccus International is a performing and visual arts company, dedicated to the preservation and presentation of Traditional African and Caribbean culture through the mediums of dance, music, song and theater. We also have a component of the company that specialize in the production of custom-made drums, costumes and crafts. Kruccus International performs at all kinds of events, including weddings, parties, ceremonies, birthdays, graduations, festivals, school assemblies and more. We also provide lecture demonstrations, and workshops in dance and (or) drum. Our performances are usually accompanied by live drum music and authentic costumes from Africa, the Caribbean, North America and other places. The company is made up of dynamic and professional artists who are highly accomplished in their field, and who have many years of experience.Our performances are highly energetic, electrifying, engaging, educational and can be adapted to suit any type of audience. In keeping with our desire to not only entertain but educate, we like to design our performances so as to include "Audience Participation"where we engage the audience in a style of performing called "call and response." In this way, people in the audience are not just sitting there as observers, but become part of the performance.
Additional booking notes
Our requirements are a wooden floor, preferably, folding chairs for the musicians, a microphone, a stage/auditorium if available, gym or open space.
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
June 2026
19
Friday
Cultural Event
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Joliet, IL
Past booked events
April 2026
22
Wednesday
Nonprofit Event
12:00pm - 12:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
February 2026
20
Friday
Dinner Party
8:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
November 2025
29
Saturday
House Party
3:30pm - 3:45pm
•
Oak Creek, WI
June 2025
07
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
February 2025
20
Thursday
School Assembly
12:30pm - 1:15pm
•
Alsip, IL
14
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
7:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Evergreen Park, IL
12
Wednesday
School Assembly
9:00am - 9:30am
•
Naperville, IL
04
Tuesday
School Assembly
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Downers Grove, IL
October 2024
12
Saturday
Anniversary Party
6:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Skokie, IL
September 2024
06
Friday
Corporate Event
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
April 2024
05
Friday
Campus Event
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Naperville, IL
March 2024
19
Tuesday
School Assembly
11:00am - 12:30pm
•
Libertyville, IL
February 2024
24
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
2:00pm - 2:45pm
•
Lockport, IL
22
Thursday
School Assembly
9:30am - 12:00pm
•
Cicero, IL
08
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
12:30pm - 1:15pm
•
Naperville, IL
05
Monday
Nonprofit Event
5:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
October 2023
14
Saturday
Fundraiser
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Wakarusa, IN
September 2023
09
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 6:15pm
•
Gary, IN
June 2023
28
Wednesday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Elburn, IL
17
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
11:00am - 12:30pm
•
Hammond, IN
15
Thursday
Fundraiser
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
May 2023
20
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
April 2023
19
Wednesday
Nonprofit Event
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Milwaukee, WI
March 2023
09
Thursday
Festival
6:00pm - 6:15pm
•
Homer Glen, IL
February 2023
24
Friday
School Assembly
6:30pm - 6:45pm
•
Waukegan, IL
23
Thursday
Cultural Event
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
19
Sunday
Worship Service
9:30am - 9:45am
•
South Holland, IL
17
Friday
Nonprofit Event
7:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Naperville, IL
17
Friday
Cultural Event
10:30am - 1:00pm
•
Palos Hills, IL
16
Thursday
School Assembly
10:00am - 10:30am
•
Elk Grove Village, IL
05
Sunday
Concert
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Sycamore, IL
October 2022
07
Friday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Matteson, IL
September 2022
10
Saturday
Birthday Party
2:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Burbank, IL
August 2022
20
Saturday
Wedding Reception
7:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Cortland, IL
July 2022
23
Saturday
Birthday Party
11:00am - 11:15am
•
Oak Park, IL
22
Friday
Nonprofit Event
8:00pm - 8:15pm
•
Chicago, IL
20
Wednesday
School Assembly
10:00am - 10:45am
•
Lake In The Hills, IL
February 2022
12
Saturday
Cultural Event
10:30am - 1:30pm
•
Dolton, IL
July 2021
24
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 7:45pm
•
Homer Glen, IL
June 2021
24
Thursday
Retirement Community Event
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Oak Park, IL
May 2021
24
Monday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 7:15pm
•
Wheaton, IL
15
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
March 2020
27
Friday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Valparaiso, IN
February 2020
24
Monday
School Assembly
9:30am - 10:30am
•
Flossmoor, IL
November 2019
02
Saturday
Wedding Reception
1:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Evanston, IL
May 2019
03
Friday
Prom/After Prom Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Bolingbrook, IL
November 2018
06
Tuesday
Nonprofit Event
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
September 2018
22
Saturday
Teen's Birthday Party
3:00pm - 3:15pm
•
Chicago, IL
February 2018
27
Tuesday
School Assembly
9:00am - 10:00am
•
Milwaukee, WI
June 2017
21
Wednesday
School Assembly
9:30am - 10:30am
•
Maywood, IL
February 2017
23
Thursday
School Assembly
4:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
16
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
14
Tuesday
School Assembly
10:00am - 10:45am
•
Libertyville, IL
November 2016
05
Saturday
Campus Event
7:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Bloomington, IL
August 2015
08
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
August 2014
22
Friday
Anniversary Party
5:00pm - 1:00am (Sat)
•
Hinsdale, IL
Team
Mark Vaughn
Director/ Musician
Paul Cotton
Musician
Asmina Turner
Dancer
Contessa Green
Dancer
Influences and inspiration
Our group has been influenced by performances by National dance companies of Guinea, and Senegal, as well as Instruction in dance and music from numerous teaches from West and South Africa, Cuba, South and North America and the Caribbean.
Setup requirements
We usually only require a sound system with microphones,chairs for the musicians to sit in, and a dressing room (No Bathrooms please)
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