Japanese dancers put on their Grandslam performance
Don't miss Japanese dance company, The Condors, at the Catalina Theatre at Wilson's Wharf on 10 and 11 February.
ZANY, high-energy, all-male Japanese dance company, The Condors, make their South African debut next month with shows in Durban, Cape Town and Bloemfontein.
Described by the New York Times as a “Japanese Monty Python with a Beatles-like spirit”, the 14-strong group will perform at the Catalina Theatre at Wilson’s Wharf on 10 and 11 February.
The show, titled Grandslam, is billed as a ‘wonderfully nutty dance theatre production’ which pokes fun at Japanese pop culture and culture in general, using retro rock music, storytelling, video and high-energy dance.
Brought to South Africa by acclaimed Cape Town dancer, choreographer and teacher, Jacki Job, who worked in Japan for nine years, the company promises to deliver an off-beat and humorous performance suitable for all ages.
“Grandslam is different from conventional dance productions, and the performers come in all shapes and sizes with a variety of skills. The Condors have been touring the world for 15 years, and Grandslam is a selection of their best work,” said Job.
Founded in 1996 by dancer, choreographer and actor Ryohei Kondo, The Condors, always in their trademark Japanese school uniforms, integrate dance, film, music and performance art into a series of irrepressible and irreverent skits.
The two shows at the Catalina Theatre will take place at 7.30pm on February 10 and 11. Tickets are R80 and R100 from Computicket.
