Revisiting our ancestral past in today’s context
When Vuyani Dance Theatre Project (as the small group of African contemporary dancers was initially known) took to the stage in September 1999 at the Dance Factory, the engagement was
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
Cutting-edge dance from Flanders comes to South Africa
From March to June 2019, contemporary dance from Flanders will hit South African stages. Les ballets C de la B, GRIP and Siamese Cie, three of Flanders’ leading dance companies,
Going back to go forward
2019 marks 20 years of Vuyani Dance Theatre (VDT), which will be celebrated through the campaign #Vuyani20. VDT is the only full-time, black-founded dance and theatre institution and company to
Introducing talent to the creative economy
As part of its social missions, Vuyani Dance Theatre works within communities to develop dance talent, both at a school level and by training post-matric youth through its sought-after year-long
Cry the Beloved Eldos
In the wake of service delivery protests in coloured dominated communities where residents are calling on the government for better services and for a speedy drug intervention programme, Roseline Wilkens’
Making a difference through dance
2018 marks 40 years since Moving into Dance (MID) was founded in Sylvia ‘Magogo’ Glasser’s garage as a way to provide dance training to youth in underprivileged communities and equip
Standard Bank toasts 35 years of sponsoring the Young Artist awards with five new innovators for 2019
Mandla Mlangeni, Kitty Phetla, Megan-Geoffrey Prins, Amy Jephta and Gabrielle Goliath to join the honour roll of alumni at NAF in 2019. Since its inception almost four decades ago, one
Rise, a story of hope
For the first time since 2014, Gregory Maqoma will present a work at Vuyani Week in 2018. As is to be expected from the acclaimed choreographer, the piece is one
The Queen of Johannesburg
Business & Arts is a monthly column by Michelle Constant, CEO of Business and Arts South Africa(BASA). Over the years, I’ve had the good fortune of attending many BASA events and others,
Splitbeam’s long-term technical reinforcement is a good idea
Gearhouse Splitbeam has undertaken to support the arts, and theatre, by making sure that ‘this generation of South Africans as well as those to come, have world-class theatre on their
The value of women shines through
As Vuyani Dance Theatre (VDT) continues to implement its 2020 Strategic Vision, the company is seeing a significant emergence of female leadership from what has been a predominantly male-run organisation
Vuyani Dance Theatre
About: Vuyani Dance Theatre (VDT) is a multi-awarded and globally esteemed contemporary African dance company, founded by decorated dancer and choreographer Gregory Vuyani Maqoma in 1999. VDT serves as the
Cion: Requiem of Ravel’s Bolero set to tour
Since its premiere at The Market Theatre (co-producers of the piece) on Africa Day in 2017, Cion: Requiem of Ravel’s Bolero will be embarking on its maiden tour to Sibiu
Fugard Theatre productions receive 25 Naledi Theatre Award nominations
Two productions presented by Eric Abraham and the Fugard Theatre have received an incredible 25 Naledi Theatre Award nominations. The historic production of South African musical King Kong
Celebrating collaboration, innovation, and secondary ideas
All great works of art begin with an idea. Most often, they are passionate and ambitious ideas that, after being chipped away at and refined, go on to become successful
Dancing through the grief: Steven Cohen at Dance Umbrella 2018
Throughout his legendary career, Steven Cohen has often presented works at Dance Umbrella. This year, as the festival turns 30, Cohen’s put your heart under your feet… and walk! serves
King Kong season extended – new cast announced!
After a sold-out six week season at the Fugard Theatre, the hit musical King Kong returns due to overwhelming public demand for the summer season. Presented by Eric Abraham and the Fugard