SHE used to stand in front of a television and mimic whatever was shown on the small screen.
From a young age is was quite obvious Nosipho Ntokozo Mkhize (26) was destined for the stage.
Now years later, this dancer of all genres of eSikhaleni is not only dancing her way to the top, but living her dream.
From hip hop to traditional, modern dance and everything in between, she is making her mark on the industry.
Nosipho has been selected to be part of the Phakama Dance Theatre under the Playhouse Company.
She was selected for the top position after she outshone many other contestants across the province during auditions in Durban.
This dance maestro is now part of the production which will tour the province next year.
She is already training with the company and making sure she is ready for the biggest stage.
‘This group is giving me training in dance, exercise and other aspects of being a true dancer. I am honoured they chose me and will take what I learn and bring it back to my community,’ she said.
Nosipho started dancing professionally when she was in Grade 10, before she developed her craft during her years at the University of Natal where she obtained a BA Drama, Performance, Music degree.
‘Already I knew I wanted to dance, and studied towards my degree after school. I wanted to have qualifications in the field with a dream of taking all the skills I have learned to my community,’
This flexible performer is no stranger to big stages.
Not only has she been on the biggest stages and representing this region across the country, but she is also doing her bit to uplift youngsters in her community.
She worked with various artists in many projects including Raw Talent showcase and the Zululand based theatre play, Death of the Emperor Shaka.
She is currently teaching dance to a group of youngsters under her Born to Dance Youth Programme, which she established in 2014.
‘One day I would like to open a big studio and teach hundreds. We have so much talent in this region and I want to do my part in ensuring we produce the best to compete with the greatest in the world,’ she said.
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