After
two years of training, trainees of the Jazzart Training Programme will have to
show their skills in the production, Bhabha, from 17 to 19 July at
Artscape Theatre.
Bhabha,
(meaning, to fly), a new Jazzart work, framed within the themes of democracy
and freedom, is choreographed by Moeketsi Koena and directed by Jacki Job. This production captures the joy, excitement
and boldness of this group of dancers and enables them to emerge and fly into
independence. It reflects the beauty of
their youth, spirits and limitless potential with ease.
The
contemporary choreography of Moeketsi Koena, director of Inzalo Dance and
Theatre Company (Johannesburg) and associate director for Madagascar
International Dance Festival, promises vigorous entertainment that is not to be
missed.
The 2014 trainees are Nichellé Linnert, Tamsyn Spannenberg, Katlego Moncho, Lusanda Dayimani, Lee-Joel James Bosman, Yaseen Manuel, Lusindiso Dibela, Lewellyn Afrika, Nkosinathi Mngomezulu and Nkemiseng Khena. They will be joined by Amy-Kay Klaasen and Sinazo Bokolo-Bruns.
The 2014 trainees are Nichellé Linnert, Tamsyn Spannenberg, Katlego Moncho, Lusanda Dayimani, Lee-Joel James Bosman, Yaseen Manuel, Lusindiso Dibela, Lewellyn Afrika, Nkosinathi Mngomezulu and Nkemiseng Khena. They will be joined by Amy-Kay Klaasen and Sinazo Bokolo-Bruns.
Jazzart, the oldest contemporary dance company in the Cape
(if not Africa) celebrates 41 years of existence. From its inception, Jazzart has welcomed
dancers from across the racial spectrum and specializes in contemporary dance,
improvisation, gumboot dance, singing, tap dance, voice and physical theatre
amongst others. The Company is grateful
for the continued support of the cultural institutions which will enable
productions such as Bhabha to be
staged.
Bhabha opens at Artscape Theatre on Thursday, 17 July at 20:15 for
4 performances only. Tickets at R100 per
ticket are obtainable from Computicket or Artscape Dial-a-Seat 021-421 7695. Book 10 tickets or more at R80 per
ticket. Pensioners and students qualify
for an R80 ticket.
Jazzart Dance Theatre
021 410 9848
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About Jazzart Dance Theatre:
Formed in 1973, Jazzart Dance Theatre
is a non-profit organisation and a transformative African dance company at the
cutting edge of contemporary dance. Recognised as a leading dance company,
Jazzart has a reputation for award winning, innovative and imaginative work.
Divided into three components Jazzart Dance Theatre runs a very successful dance Training Programme, life changing Outreach Projects and the heartbeat of the organisation, the Jazzart Performance Company.
Performance Company
Performance Company
The
heart of any theatrical company is the quality and creativity of its
performance. Jazzart has a history of
producing innovative performances that have challenged us to think.
The
Performance Company, consisting of professional dancers, is the public profile
of Jazzart. They display bold creativity
rooted in passion, intelligence, dignity and technical excellence.
Jazzart’s creative process is an embodiment
of a movement language based on improvisation, a core element of Jazzart’s
training methodology. The incorporation
of improvisation generates a dynamic choreographic practice and provides
inventive platforms for world class performances that reflect the ever-changing
socio-political environment of South Africa and the world.
Training Programme
The Jazzart Training Programme provides
full-time dance theatre training to young adults and is also the
philosophical foundation for the Performance Company and the Outreach
Programme.
Outreach
Programme
The Outreach Programme provides dance, performance, training and creative interventions to about many young
people each year. These interventions use the arts as an
educational tool and enables
young people, mainly in historically disadvantaged communities to express their
creativity.
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