Book launch: Jay Pather, Performance and Spatial Politics in SA
A new book by University of California Professor of Drama Ketu H. Katrak looks at the work of choreographer Jay Pather. Titled Jay Pather, Performance and Spatial Politics in South
A documentary about dance and perseverance
In the midst of a global pandemic, a South African dance teacher has to keep her business afloat, and is forced to reinvent her traditional training methods. Born from a
A virtual spread: What to see at this year’s MBMS online festival
The world-first performing arts festival on a phone, My Body My Space 2021 (MBMS21), is officially live. From photo exhibitions and solo performances, to award-winning theatre productions reimagined for the
UJ Arts & Culture keeps artists and audiences ARTing in 2021
Arts & Culture at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) announced its ambitious plans for 2021 that present numerous opportunities for its students, staff, and arts audiences to keep ARTing. A
Themba Mbuli was a prolific dancer, teacher, and choreographer who championed access to the arts
It is with great sorrow that the Creative Feel team reports on the passing of dancer, choreographer, and teacher Themba ‘Dredz’ Mbuli. The artist, 33, died in Cape Town on
First ‘on your phone’ arts festival kicks off in 2021
Artists from South Africa, the African continent, and beyond are lined up for the world-first ‘arts festival on your phone’, My Body My Space (MBMS): Public Arts Festival 2021. MBMS21
Our favourite life under lockdown interviews
During the course of South Africa’s national lockdown, we used the opportunity to reach out to artists and arts practitioners in order to speak about the state of the arts,
Cape Town City Ballet back on stage for three performances only
UPDATE: Cape Town City Ballet – Back on Stage will be performed tonight Thursday 10 December, for one night only. The programme features George Balanchine’s SERENADE and MOON BEHIND THE CLOUDS,a suite of
My Body My Space: A performing arts festival on Whatsapp
While the global Coronavirus pandemic has put a great deal of pressure on South Africa’s performing arts, it has also given rise to new levels of imagination and innovation as
Captivating new short dance film celebrates work of William Kentridge
In a world first, a captivating new short dance film created by Cape Town City Ballet and Norval Foundation honours the work of internationally acclaimed artist William Kentridge. “We are
Uplifting communities through the power of the arts
Over the next few weeks, Wits Art Museum (WAM) and Lefika La Phodiso will collaborate on Teen_Connect – spreading the importance of the arts in promoting educational, mental, emotional and
The Goethe Project Space grant: helpful insights from a jury member
In 2018 and 2019, I had the pleasure of being invited to participate as a Goethe-Institut Project Space (GPS) Jury member in my capacity as an independent curator based in
Ballet Gala to honour late dancer and human rights activist Kirvan Fortuin
The 7th South African Ballet International Ballet Competition (SAIBC) that kicked off online on Monday 13 July, will close on Saturday 18 July at 19:00 with a spectacular virtual gala performance
Grant applications now open!
Goethe-Institut Project Space:
Grant applications now open!
In 2016, the Goethe-Institut in South Africa launched the Goethe-Institut Project Space (GPS) grant, a multi-disciplinary roving project space support programme that supports work realised in any part of South
Creating digital work for your fans? Free platform for SA artists and creatives
Lockdown day 81 and the Creative Feel team has some exciting news! While we haven’t been able to sit spell-bound in a theatre, sip a glass of wine at
Life under lockdown: An interview with Rucera Seethal
With the National Arts Festival (NAF) moving into the virtual space for 2020, the NAF team has been working tirelessly to figure out what a Virtual National Arts Festival (vNAF)
Royal Ballet stars to join Joburg Ballet for sensational Grand Gala in Cape Town
Later this year, Cape Town dance lovers will have the experience of a lifetime when Royal Ballet stars Marianela Nuñez and Vadim Muntagirov join the full Joburg Ballet company for
SABT Trust Fundraiser in aid of Joburg Ballet
Birds, winged and balletic, move into the spotlight when The South African Ballet Theatre Trust’s 2020 Fundraising Event takes flight on Saturday 15 February 2020 at the Country Club, Woodmead,
Joburg Ballet hosts major international ballet stars
Joburg Ballet will host two of the world’s major international ballet stars when Marianela Nuñez and Vadim Muntagirov, principals of The Royal Ballet, perform the leading roles in the great
The year of looking back to move forward
Following the success of Cion: Requiem of Ravel’s Boléro at Joburg Theatre, Vuyani Dance Theatre returns to Johannesburg for the annual Vuyani Week to close off their twentieth-anniversary celebrations. Newtown-based
Joburg Ballet School and Satellite Schools
Joburg Ballet believes in nurturing new talent, regardless of background or location. As part of World Ballet Day celebrations, Joburg Ballet interviews esteemed class teacher Thabang Mabaso and takes a
Tribhangi Dance Theatre hosted by UJ Arts & Culture
To celebrate 30 years, Tribhangi Dance Theatre’s international Indian dance collaboration brings dynamic movement and sheer beauty to the UJ Arts Centre. Tribhangi Dance Theatre, South Africa’s much-loved Indian dance
Cape Town City Ballet’s Captivating Autumn/Winter Season
Bookings are now open for Cape Town City Ballet’s captivating 2019 Autumn/Winter Season. A combined celebration of modern classics and historical popular favourites, Cape Town City Ballet’s (CTCB) recently announced line
Cutting-edge Flemish dance comes to South Africa
From March to June 2019, contemporary dance from Flanders hits South African stages. Three of Flanders’ leading dance companies will showcase their work in Johannesburg, Oudtshoorn and Cape Town. The
French stars jet in for Joburg Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty
International guest artists Anaïs Chalendard and Florimond Lorieux will dance the leading roles in three performances of Joburg Ballet’s new staging of The Sleeping Beauty at Joburg Theatre during the
Dance Umbrella Africa 2019 Headlining Acts
The eagerly anticipated re-launch of Dance Umbrella Africa 2019 from 31 March to 7 April at the South African State Theatre, #DUA2019 will feature South Africa and the world’s most