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
5 Must-See Shows at South African Theatres
This December and into 2017, don’t miss these incredible shows across South African theatres From as early as the end of November 2016, to March 2017, South African theatres will
Meet the Vuyani Dancers at Joys of Sharing
Meet the dancers from Vuyani Dance Theatre from Joys of Sharing, a sensational collaboration of music and dance on Gold Reef City’s Lyric Theatre stage. The ten phenomenal dancers from the Vuyani Dance Theatre
Photography as Art for Marijke Willems
Willems’ photography has become synonymous with the Vuyani brand, including the one featured on this month’s cover of Creative Feel. Marijke Willems finds that photography has never been a career choice for her, but rather
Triple Shot of Star Power in Joys of Sharing
Diverse South African artistic spirits joined forces to create Joys of Sharing, an exuberant music and dance spectacle directed and conceptualised by Gregory Maqoma As you experience Joys of Sharing, the dancers swoop
Joys of Sharing at the Lyric Theatre
Vuyani Dance Theatre’s new production, Joys of Sharing, salutes the exquisite interplay between music and dance at the Lyric Theatre. Gregory Maqoma directs this production, set to explode on to the beautiful
Vuyani Dancers Perform Rhythm Colour at Soweto Theatre
On Youth Day, Thursday June 16 2016, Vuyani dancers will perform Gregory Maqoma’s landmark work Rhythm Colour at the Apartheid Museum, and at the Soweto Theatre. In bringing Rhythm Colour Soweto Theatre and
Mentorship Highlighted at Vuyani Dance
‘Luyanda joined Vuyani in 2010 and Lulu has been with us since 2007,’ says Vuyani Dance Theatre Founder and Director, Gregory Maqoma. ‘When we reqruited Luyanda it was with a
Sidiya to Enthrall Tshwane Audiences in May
The South African State Theatre is proud to present the Standard Bank Young Artist for Dance 2015, Luyanda Sidiya’s work SIVA, produced by Vuyani Dance Theatre. Sidiya’s latest work SIVA