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Dance
South Africa: Sounds of the Township – an Expression of an Alternative History
Exploring the history of the underground music scene that crossed borders to tell the story of those that had no political voice.
OM Films Shoots Uyakhala by Ralf GUM feat. Mafikizolo – The Child is Weeping
OM Films new video for “Uyakhala” by Ralf GUM features Mafikizolo on this spiritual song featuring a weeping child, based on the strong African belief that it takes a village to raise a child or a person is a person through other people.
Any Body Zine – the DIY publication for movement and dance
“ANY BODY ZINE is a printed and online DIY publication about dance, movement and embodied politics in southern Africa, as well as a dynamic platform to support and nurture independent performers and artists in our community.” South African zines (magazines) and independent publications are creating a space for young writers […]
Sounds of Suid Tronica//Volume I
Sounds of Suid Tronica is an independent record label from South Africa, owned by Matthew Fraser and Alex Coetzee. The label is devoted to showcasing the cross-pollinations between different musical languages. Their first compilation offers an absorbing insight into the label’s tastes and sonic territories. With 15 tracks from a wide […]
Stripperoke: Cape Town’s sex work-positive, body-positive and queer friendly party
Stripperoke is a safe space for sex-workers, queer people and people of colour to have fun away from the misogynoir of strip clubs.
#BiteSizeBallet – Joburg dancers celebrate queer love and tackle homophobia in new film
‘Love is Love in Jozi’ is a breathtaking and politically charged new short film from the #BiteSizeBallet series featuring dancers Kitty Phetla and Claudia Monja.
The Get Down! South African hip hop dancers on the art of moving
From Snenhlanhla Mbatha to Courtnae Paul, we profile a few womxn from the hip hop scene and speak to them about their artistic expression.
Spotlight: Photographer Lesedi Mothoagae and choreographer Teboho Diphehlo get down with pantsula
In the first instalment of 10and5 x Lampost series, Spotlight, creatives Teboho Diphehlo and Lesedi Mothoagae collaborate on a photo series celebrating pantsula.
Moroccan-Swedish dancer Mona Namer celebrates pantsula & house styles in new SA project
We speak to dancer, teacher, choreographer and freelance artist Mona Namer about her latest piece, VISITORS / BAETI and how pantsula and house influence her work.
ANY BODY ZINE: a self-published project celebrating the art of movement
ANY BODY ZINE is a collection of art, photography, and writing centered on the topics of bodies, dance and movement in South Africa. We spoke to the people behind it all.
Mamela Nyamza’s constant reinvention
Her presence, power and profound uniqueness make her one of the most important dancers in South Africa today.
The do’s and don’ts of dance
Dancer Nicola van Straaten shares a few tips to play with the next time you need to get down.
Best of Fest: What to see at this year’s 969 Festival
Didn’t make it to this year’s National Arts Festival? Catch a few of the productions at the 969 Festival in Johannesburg.
A brief and incomplete guide to contemporary dance in South Africa
In rejecting the idea of the rainbow nation, a host of black, interrogative and unapologetic dance artists have emerged from South Africa.
