JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Experience returns to Durban
An array of free dance and choreographic workshops will be held at three different venues in Durban from August 27 to 8 September.
The JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Experience hosted by the Centre for Creative Arts (UKZN) offers an array of free dance and choreographic workshops during the 12 day feast of dance in it 21st edition, which takes place at three different venues in Durban from August 27 to 8 September.
Wednesday, 28 August:
Workshop facilitators: Sifiso Kweyama and the Jazzart dancers
4pm– 5pm: Youth Dance Workshop – KwaMashu Sports Hall – (ages 8 upwards)
4.30pm – 6pm: (UKZN Dance Studio) Jazzart Dance Theatre will offer an African contemporary dance experience by exploring the use of weight, defying gravity and allowing all participants to contribute choreographically to a final combination. All abilities and levels welcome but only for those over 16 years of age.
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Thursday, 29 August: 9am -1pm (Playhouse – Studio 410)
Workshop facilitator: Sifiso Kweyama (Jazzart Dance Theatre)
This four hour intensive masterclass is for semi-professional and professional dancers only and is a rare opportunity to engage the training and style of Jazzart with one of South Africa’s best contemporary dance teachers.
Saturday, 31 August: 10am – 12pm (UKZN Dance Studio)
Workshop facilitator: Fana Tshabalala
In an exploration of a growing style that accesses ritual and contemporary dance technique, Fana will take participants on a journey of artistically connecting with themselves and their own growing style as dancers and choreographers. All abilities and levels welcome but only for those over 16 years of age.
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Sunday, 1 September: 10am – 12pm (UKZN Dance Studio)
Workshop facilitator: Leslie Scott (New Orleans – USA)
Throughout this class, dancers will investigate the articulation of the arms, legs, and torso in order to integrate the whole body in motion. Scott’s approach to movement is through dynamic energy rather than static forms, and she constantly plays with traditional placement and wild abandonment. Scott believes dancing is a communal experience and together participants will sweat, groove, and let loose. All abilities and levels welcome but only for those over 16 years of age.
Thursday, 5 September: 4.30pm – 6.30pm (UKZN Dance Studio)
Workshop facilitator: Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Dance Company (Washington – USA)
In this workshop participants will gain an understanding of the signature hybrid work (traditional Bharatanatyam and contemporary dance technique) through interactive experiences that highlight elements of choreography, improvisation, creativity and collaboration. All abilities and levels welcome but only for those over 16 years of age.
Friday, 6 September: 4.30pm – 6.30pm (UKZN Dance Studio)
Workshop facilitator: Vincent Sekwati Mantsoe
In a physically intense workshop that explores the lexicon of dance styles and techniques that make up Mantsoe’s signature style, participants of this workshop will get an up close and personal experience with the legendary Mantsoe. This workshop is not for beginners – and only those over 16 years of age.
To book a place in these workshops, e-mail jombafestival@gmail.com at least two days in advance of the workshop
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