This month will see Joburg Ballet performing at the company’s studios at the Joburg Theatre when JOBURG BALLET RAW 2: A Showcase for New Choreography is presented for four performances
The below article is written by a writer who formed part of Creative Feel’s 2021 My Art Radar project. Read their work here. The Arts and Culture Trust (ACT) Lifetime Achievement Award is
The below article is written by a writer who formed part of Creative Feel’s 2021 My Art Radar project. Read their work here. The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) is celebrating South African
Cape Town City Ballet leaps into Spring with a vibrant new programme titled Alchemy – Three Dances and presented at the Artscape Opera House from 6 – 13 November. Alchemy – Three Dances honours
Following a nine-year career with the Joburg Ballet, Cuban-born dancer Claudia Monja has announced that she will be leaving the company. The Havana-trained dancer made her mark in several roles
As artists continue to adapt, innovate, and find their feet following a period of global upheaval, awards like the Standard Bank Young Artist Awards (SBYAA) serve multiple functions. They are
For South African artists who have made their mark on the arts scene, there can be no more sought-after accolade than receiving a Standard Bank Young Artist (SBYA) award. It
Awards serve an important function in the lives of artists. They can help to kickstart one’s career, pave the way for future work, or simply serve as an acknowledgment of
Joburg Ballet will be holding auditions for children to take part in The Nutcracker and for professional dancers to join the company on full-time or ad hoc contracts, or to
What is the collective noun for cancellations and closures? You could call it ‘a litany’. Some might suggest ‘a tragedy’. Perhaps, for the sake of alliteration, it should be named
Exciting changes are underway for 43-year-old Moving into Dance (MID) as they proudly announce the appointment of Sunnyboy Mandla Motau and Oscar Nhlanhla Buthelezi as joint Associate Artistic Directors. At
What will the National Arts Festival be like in 2030? Future Festivals South Africa is currently working with the National Arts Festival as a research partner to speculate on the
With the 2021 National Arts Festival in full-swing, offering an array of theatre, dance, visual arts, talks, webinars and more, Creative Feel took some time to chat to CEO Monica
The Leonardo, South Africa’s tallest building, together with local dance company, Joburg Ballet, has released a video showcasing the iconic building and its outstanding art collection, through the story of
Joburg Ballet has announced a new programme, Solo Flight, which will be performed at the Joburg Theatre for six performances from 12 – 15 August 2021. The programme replaces Joburg
The Creative Feel team will once again be attending and covering the annual National Arts Festival, taking place for the second time in a virtual format with a programme that’s
The National Arts Festival goes fully online for a second time this 8 – 31 July. The National Arts Festival’s hopes of having a live audience element at the 2021
Joburg Ballet has scheduled five events for the company’s studios at the Joburg Theatre on the weekend of 19 and 20 June, offering audiences and company supporters the opportunity to
The annual My Body My Space: Public Arts Festival was recently reimagined to be enjoyed through the convenience and safety of a cellphone screen.
Following a year of empty stages, the Joburg Ballet recently returned to the Joburg Theatre with an exciting showcase of three world premieres and a South African premiere through Ballet
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
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
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
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
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
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