The irrevocable importance of Vuyani
Michelle Constant, who worked closely with Gregory Maqoma and Vuyani Dance Theatre during her tenure as CEO of Business and Arts South Africa (BASA), pays tribute to the dance company.
Ode to the men who were not to be counted
Collaboration has been one of the most important aspects of Vuyani Dance Theatre during its 20-year history, whether it has been local or international, with other choreographers or with a
‘If you’re talking creative economy, this is it’
Yvette Nowell, head of Corporate Social Investment at Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), inherited an association with Gregory Maqoma and Vuyani Dance Theatre (VDT) when she joined RMB twelve years ago.
The inimitable Mr Maqoma
Ashraf Johaardien has worked with Gregory Maqoma and Vuyani Dance Theatre (VDT) on numerous occasions throughout his career in his roles as performer, executive producer of the National Arts Festival
‘It was never about me’
To celebrate 20 years of Vuyani Dance Theatre (VDT), Gregory Maqoma goes back down memory lane to look at the wonderful journey that has led to the current state of
Encore: Gregory Maqoma
Gregory Maqoma is the founder and creative director of Vuyani Dance Theatre, which also comprises Vuyani Dance Company and Vuyani Dance Trust. ‘I am responsible for all creative input and
Vuyani Dance Theatre Book
Looking Back To Move Forward: Celebrating 20 Years of An Innovative Contemporary African Dance Company To celebrate their 20th anniversary, Vuyani Dance Theatre are releasing a beautiful publication published by
Cion: Requiem of Ravel’s Boléro returns to Johannesburg
Vuyani Dance Theatre’s Cion: Requiem of Ravel’s Boléro returns to Johannesburg for a ten-day season at The Mandela at Joburg Theatre from 5 September until 15 September 2019. Accompanied by
Behind the scenes with the Cion team
Siyandiswa Dokoda, production and marketing manager for Vuyani Dance Theatre, spoke to Gregory Maqoma, Oliver Hauser and Nhlanhla Mahlangu about the upcoming amplified season of Cion: Requiem of Ravel’s Boléro
The power of storytelling Gregory Maqoma’s Exit/Exist
Gregory Maqoma explores his personal and national history as a descendant of the great Xhosa Chief Jongumsobomvu Maqoma with his timeless solo piece Exit/Exist for Africa Month 2019. ‘The theatre’s
Employment creation: a mission possible
Over the past 20 years, Vuyani Dance Theatre has endeavoured to afford young people from diverse backgrounds an opportunity to excel in dance while developing a new generation of dancers,
International Flemish dance landscape showcases in Johannesburg and Cape Town
Flanders is home to a prolific, creative and radical contemporary dance scene with choreographers and dancers alike questioning and breaking through the traditional and institutionalised dance norms of the (Western)
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
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