Dance Experience is a site-specific encounter in the city centre that includes dance, music, art, installations, lights, sound, film and cutting-edge electronic music.
The cultural precinct in front of the City Hall is transformed into some kind of latter-day Renaissance fair where audiences can encounter Linda Vargas and her flamenco dancers surrounded by a marimba band backing a group of Durban’s finest breakdancers; installations by Peter McKenzie, Karen Logan, Neil Coppen and Doung Anwaar-Jahangeer; a range of contemporary cuisine at the I Heart Market and, on the main stage, performances by the Dusi Dance Company and the celebrated Tshwane Dance Company. Then dance takes to the street — France’s two premier b-boyz, Junior and Stylistik, perform alongside Durban’s Life Check crews. The night ends with a rousing party, featuring Crazy White Boy, DJ Switch and DJ Veranda Panda on the decks.
Durban City Hall, Friday September 2, from 7pm. Tickets are R50 on the night. Visit www.cca.ukzn.ac.za for the full JOMBA! programme.