The Right Approach
White tutus on suspended white headless mannequins are lined upstage. They float, they are light. They’re in the background but good lighting reminds us of their ever-presence. Mamela Nyanza walks … Read More
Tag: South African Dance
Forced Rebellion
Jessica Nupen’s Rebellion & Johannesburg gets caught up in trying to reflect a complicated and complex Joburg. Collaboration with renowned artists promised a feast of interesting elements – Ed Blignaut … Read More
Rekindled Ketima manifests life
Challenging, seductive discovery. A unified readiness. Balletic toes tap in pointe to a pulsating, driving beat. Anticipation. The unison disintegrates as each dancer creates their solo of shuddering swirls, twirls, … Read More
Dance that’s food for thoughts
“What happens when a thought constantly lingers?” This is the question that Sonia Radebe’s Lingering poses and processes. The work might be the product of intense internalisation, but Radebe ensures … Read More
Hoof it to Anna K
The small house of 30 gave a standing ovation to Anna K. We appreciated that the dancers worked as hard for us as if the 300 capacity Centenary Hall had … Read More