Dance collaboration at DUT
Dance Encounter, a special one-off public performance work, showcases the creative collaboration between dancers working across continents and history.
THE José Limon Dance Company (USA) and Durban University of Technology Performing Arts Students present Dance Encounter Unsung choreography by José Limon, at The Courtyard Theatre, DUT, Steve Biko Road on Tuesday 31 May at 7pm.
Dance Encounter is a special one-off public performance work that showcases the creative collaboration between the dancers working across continents and history.
DanceMotion USA is a programme of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the US Department of State, produced by BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) to facilitate cultural exchange while showcasing the best in contemporary American dance abroad. DanceMotion USA sends American dance companies overseas to connect with audiences and communities through dance workshops, lecture demonstrations, public performances, and other arts education activities.
The José Limon Dance Company will be in Durban from 24 May until 1 June and will be working with the city’s contemporary dance companies and students of dance from Durban University of Technology Performing Arts Students, Playhouse Dance Residency, KCap in KwaMashu, Siwela Sonke Dance Theatre and Flatfoot, working with the local dancers and facilitating a session with Sukuma Primary School in uMlazi.
Acknowledging the 26th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and building on DanceMotion USA’s tradition of engaging with disabled groups, this year’s programme will further emphasise outreach to people with disabilities and promote disability awareness abroad. An important part of the programme will be doing a presentation with the Durban coastal mental health. They will also be working with street children in the iCare programme.
The José Limon Dance Company’s collaboration with the Durban University of Technology Performing Arts Students DUT students culminates in this short performance programme of individual pieces and a joint piece that navigates a wonderful moment of dancers finding common dancing ground.
Entry is free and all are welcome, however, as tickets are limited, to reserve your seat, confirm with the Departmental Secretary, Lebohang Sibisi on 031 373 2194 or lebohangs@dut.ac.za.
