FNB Dance Umbrella in Newtown
27th February 2010 - 14th March 2010
The FNB Dance Umbrella an open platform, which includes performaces of youth and community groups, the efforts of young choreographers and commissioned works from professional practitioners. Foreign dance companies also show work, often with assistance from their respective diplomatic missions. Among the major objectives of the Dance Forum is to create a space for new work and the Dance Umbrella's role in the development of contemporary dance in this country cannot be underestimated.
The festival is the definitive, annual platform for South African contemporary dance at which new choreographic creations are presented. It is an open platform, which includes performances of youth and community groups, the efforts of young choreographers and commissioned works from professional practitioners. Foreign dance companies also show work, often with assistance from their respective diplomatic missions. Among the major objectives of the Dance Forum is to create a space for new work and the Dance Umbrella's role in the development of contemporary dance in this country cannot be underestimated.
HISTORY OF THE DANCE UMBRELLA CONTEMPORARY DANCE FESTIVAL
In 2009, the Dance Umbrella celebrated 21 years of presenting new contemporary choreography and dance in Johannesburg. Featuring choreographers and companies from all over South Africa, this multi-disciplinary festival, which presents work ranging from community-based/Youth groups, young up and coming choreographers, new commissioned work from South African artists to international companies, has been the main “stepping stone” for many South African choreographers who now work internationally. This includes people like Vincent Mantsoe, Robyn Orlin, Boyzie Cekwana and Gregory Maqoma.
Venue
(011) 833-1347
10 Henry Nxumalo Street
This is a unique concept in the fostering of a dance culture and developing dance audiences in Joburg. Funded mainly by well-wishers, the Dance Factory has had successes in the establishment, equipping and administering of a dance centre through classes, workshops and performances, and in particular to the communities that have been culturally, educationally and economically disadvantaged. The Dance Factory frequently hosts performances by acclaimed local and international dancers. This venue is also available to hire for special events, workshops, rehearsals or performances.
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