Priscilla Haruna’s Back to the 90’s is the kind of show that pulls you in from the very first beat. Dancers step onto the stage in playful school-inspired outfits—high socks, tucked shirts, and retro touches—instantly transporting the audience into a space that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly new.

The choreography brims with spark. Haruna blends grounded African rhythms with sharp street dance and theatrical gestures, giving the piece both humour and bite. One moment, the ensemble moves in crisp unison, the next, they break into cheeky solos that playfully subvert authority and structure. The result is funny, clever, and unexpectedly moving.

Live music provides the heartbeat of the performance. Drums and vocals don’t just accompany the dancers—they drive them—adding a raw edge and spontaneity that makes the show feel alive and unpredictable. The call-and-response between sound and movement becomes one of the production’s defining strengths.

At times, the piece teeters on the edge of too many ideas, but that sense of abundance is also its charm. It’s energetic, never dull, and constantly engaging.

With Back to the 90’s, Haruna has created more than a dance piece. It is playful yet incisive, mixing joy with sharp commentary. You leave entertained, but also with something to reflect on—and that’s what makes it memorable.