Badtamasti Returns
Dance exponent and entrepreneur Versha Magan prides herself in being the best – in the last two decades she has led the change in the dance industry in the country.
ALBERTON – Magan’s passion and drive for dancing has earned her a respected name in the entertainment industry, and she is leaving behind evolutionary footprints in dance.
She received much applause for her show last year, and due to public demand she is back with an unforgettable performance. The show will be staged at the Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City on February 21, and will showcase a diversity of movement, complemented by talented dancers and beautiful costumes.
Magan’s work is evidence of her commitment to the industry, after having quit her job in the corporate world after 15 years to follow her heart.
Badtamasti Returns has much to offer the audience; while listening to the vibrant music the dance sequences will be interpreted in a beautiful South African, Bollywood and contemporary styles.
“The concept is fun through dance, which creates moments of laughter and joy. The uniqueness of the production is in the choreography. We have professional dancers who have joined us to elevate the standard of dance, from the youngest to the more experienced,” she said.
Magan set the trend with the idea of travelling to places where she saw the need – an idea other dance schools followed. Magan said through this effort, much opportunity has been created for many who are passionate about dance.
“Dance helps with discipline, balance, exercise, coordination, muscle tone, direction and allows a person to go within, it connects you with the divine,” she said.
Magan is a seasoned dance instructor, choreographer, artistic director and actor. Her latest role sees her making a debut in the upcoming Afrikaans film Stom, in which she plays a doctor.
