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Mballet, a garden that grew from concrete
Mbalenhle Mkhatshwa, founder of Mballet Dance Academy, is transforming lives in Tembisa. From her grandmother's backyard, she's created a ballet studio providing children with…
Mthuthuzeli November reimagines ‘The Bacchae’ as an African choral ballet
South African dance phenom Mthuthuzeli November commands the rehearsal room with gentle authority. The choreographic language he’s created melds the controlled structure of…
Defying gravity: Jerome Barnes’ story of dance, determination and destiny
Ballet gave runner-turned-dancer Jerome Barnes purpose, strength and the power to defy limits
Diary: A feast of dance, musical blessings from the avant-garde, WGRUV Dance Company opens in Gauteng
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For the love of Chocolate: Monike Cristina’s sweetest role
But Monike Cristina, who plays the role of Chocolate, says grit and strength are needed too
Mthuthuzeli November: The next chapter in his dance of joy
South Africa’s news ballet company, Cape Ballet Africa, is giving expression to choreographer November’s latest bold works
Joburg Ballet presents ‘Romeo and Juliet’
After a seven-year absence the company is staging the highly acclaimed ballet with principal dancer Shannon Glover as lead
Don’t Miss: An update of in-person and virtual events
From ballet, to art exhibitions to podcasts, there’s plenty on offer in the cultural world to capture your attention this weekend
Slice of life: I’m a ‘neguinho’ who is really good
‘I don’t blame them, really, because doing ballet — especially for men — is not really part of our culture’
Dada Masilo: Moved by her body’s emotions
Masilo embodies her characters with a distinct theatricality and has been wowing audiences in Europe with her eclectic moves.
Les Nuits: Sensual ballet conjures Arabia
World-renowned French choreographer Angelin Preljocaj explores the splendour of that world with his new ballet, Les Nuits (The Nights).
Actress helps to bring fairy tales to life
Actress Carolyn Steyn is a patron of the Joburg Ballet.
SA dance superstars in the making
Joburg Ballet’s work on the transformation of the art form has started a conversation that is being heard far beyond the drapes of the red curtain.
Soweto girls step up to the challenge
The Joburg Ballet development programme would like to help young people find better things to do. Getting into the arts, for instance.
DON’T MISS THIS: Joburg Ballet’s tightly knit cause
A knit-a-thon, produced by Joburg Ballet and 67 Blankets, will take place after the weekend’s "Coppélia" show and aims to sew blankets for charity.