Roodepoort Theatre to host young dancers
This is their fifth season and promises to be the best one yet
The stage at the Roodepoort Theatre will soon be filled with young dancers, ready to wow their audiences.
The Jozi Youth Dance Company (JYDC) will be presenting their fifth annual production, entitled Liberté, from 26 to 28 April, and it promises to be their best performance yet.The production will depict the ultimate form of freedom, as the dancers will take the audience with them in a celebration of our country, our dancers and our freedom.
Liberté, the largest and most spectacular of shows produced by JYDC, is guaranteed to set the stage on fire. “This year, we have the most magnificent lineup of choreographers, each bringing their own distinct personality to the stage,” said Jayd Swart, director of JYDC.
Choreographers include Adéle Blank, world-renowned choreographer and dance instructor, Veronique Rabe, professional dancer, choreographer and actress, Evan van Soest, professional dancer and choreographer, Charlie van Rooyen, professional dancer, choreographer and actor, Cayley Hodson, resident choreographer of JYDC and Jayd Swart herself, a well-established international contemporary dance choreographer, ballet trainer and coach.
Jayd added, “And in true JYDC nature, students Luca Redfern and Navin Jacobs have been afforded the opportunity to choreograph the student piece, also to be showcased in Liberté.”
Jozi Youth Dance Company is a one of a kind platform for young dancers, exposing them to professional choreographers and dancers. They gain invaluable experience, performing to sold-out audiences, preparing them for the cut-throat dance industry.
“Young dancers need to be given the opportunity to show what they are capable of. We train them in both technique and expression and motivate them to achieve new heights while preparing them for a future in dance,” said Jayd.
JYDC has opened up many doors for company members, including a training tour to South Korea, Romania, Bulgaria, Portugal, United States of America and Croatia.
This year, the production forms part of the Grahamstown National Arts Festival line-up. Tickets are available from the Roodepoort Theatre website, https://www.roodepoorttheatre.com/jozi-youth-dance-present-liberte/.
For more information on the production, Liberté, or auditions for the next season, please contact Jayd Swart on 076 213 8867 or e-mail jycontemp@gmail.com.
