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,
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
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
JPO’s 2019 education concerts start this week
The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra (JPO) will open its 2019 Education Concert series with a performance conducted by Eddie Clayton to be given at Rebongwe Primary School on Friday 18 January,
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
25 years of positive change: How ACT has created a lasting impact in the South African arts sector
When it comes to the arts, South Africa has a long and rich history. Over the years, there has been no shortage of talented and passionate arts practitioners, facilitators, and
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’
Our lives, our stories
‘My heart is aware, my soul is accepting, my spirit is willing, my being is ready and God is in control, yet I find myself in a constant tug of
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
Developing a new generation of dancers
In a continuous effort to develop a new generation of dancers, dance teachers and choreographers as part of Vuyani Dance Theatre’s (VDT) founding objectives, nine young people have begun their
Sophie Mgcina Award winners make their mark
The Market Theatre Foundation’s Sophie Mgcina Emerging Voice Award is barely five years old and already all its winners are taking the South African industry by storm as they continue
Dance Umbrella: 30 Years On
Dance Umbrella 2018 will take place from 6 to 18 March 2018 at various venues across Johannesburg, celebrating 30 years of new contemporary choreography and dance. One of
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
Finalists announced for 20th annual BASA Awards
Business and Arts South Africa’s announcement of the 44 finalists for the prestigious annual BASA Awards. Business and Arts South Africa’s announcement of the 44 finalists for the prestigious annual
Power or Powerlessness – A World Out of Joint
Vuyani Dance Theatre (VDT) and steptext dance project will delve into the nuances of power in a bi–continental (Africa and Europe) dance collaboration, Out of Joint, opening at the Fringe
Creative team announced for Big City, Big Dreams
Joburg Ballet has joined forces with two other leading South African dance companies – Vuyani Dance Theatre and Moving Into Dance Mophatong – for Big City, Big Dreams, a major new