Catch SA’s Via Katlehong Joburg Theatre
The dance group is excited to bring their performance home
The acclaimed dance troupe from South Africa, Via Katlehong, is set to perform its latest production, Via Injabulo, at the Joburg Theatre on June 29, July 1 and 2.
This will be the first time that the group performs Via Injabulo for a South African audience after their shows in France, Netherlands and Portugal and a recent performance at the Maitisong Festival in Gaborone.
This tour is supported by the French Institute of South Africa, the French Institute in Paris and TotalEnergies Marketing South Africa.
Via Katlehong has gained international acclaim for its performances having completed successful tours in France and Europe, including a highlight performance at the prestigious Avignon Festival.
“We are excited to finally bring our performance home to South Africa. Our previous tours on the international stage were incredibly successful and we are thrilled to share our new work with our local fans and supporters,” said Buru Mohlabane, manager of Via Katlehong.
After the great success of Via Kanana, a collaboration with the renowned choreographer Gregory Maqoma, Via Katlehong invited Amala Dianor (France/Senegal) and Marco da Silva Ferreira (Portugal) to bring a new creation to the stage – a double bill with two singular energies revolving around the joy of dancing and the desire of sharing.
Via Injabulo celebrates the spirit of community, culture, and tradition of the township of Katlehong through a unique blend of contemporary dance and South African dance.
The group’s combination of traditional African dance, hip-hop, and contemporary dance has captivated audiences around the world. According to the review by the French newspaper Le Monde, Via Injabulo is an impressive mix of dance styles that are seamlessly woven together.
“The dancers of Via Katlehong were on a whirlwind escapade. With Via Injabulo, the South African troupe offers festival-goers some top-notch hip-hop entertainment. A beautiful tangle of unisons distributes squads of dancers whose staggering gestures, marked by rapping feet, are magically bound together,” said a French newspaper.
Via Katlehongs’ performance at the Joburg Theatre promises to be just as spectacular with a dynamic showcase of music, dance, and storytelling. The three-day event promises to be a highlight of the cultural calendar.
Tickets are available now and can be purchased through the Joburg Theatre box office or online from Webtickets.
