Artists and friends describe Gregory Maqoma as a selfless and kind-hearted person who contributed a great deal towards their success
The 25th edition of the Jomba! dance festival is a celebration of heritage and the human spirit
The festival provided a space for artists to meet and mingle
Artists are trying new ways of working, with few of them able to access state relief funds
The South African State Theatre will house Dance Umbrella Africa, which will be funded by the state
The choreographer transforms mundane acts such as chores, interacting with her son, self-doubt and receiving love into a 55-minute moving biography
Mamela Nyamza is heading for the arts festival but after that plans to hang up her dancing shoes
“I must deliver a work that not only speaks to me and the world but one that speaks to the issues that our country is facing".
From Gregory Maqoma to Mamela Nyamza, a new collaborative work will bring together Geneva Ballet company and renowned SA and Swiss choreographers.