BWW Review: 'FROM AFRICA' LEAPS ACROSS THE SCREEN at THE 39TH BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL
All of these companies were planning to premiere their works live in the U.S. this year but shifted to adapt. One takeaway is clear, the continent of Africa is producing some of the most exciting and innovative dance worldwide while remaining true to their roots. From Africa at Battery Dance Festival is available to watch online through August 30.
Battery Dance Announces $1 Virtual Workshops
Battery Dance announces $1 virtual classes, continuing the tradition of offering 'free' workshops as part of the Battery Dance Festival. There will be nine diverse workshops taught by choreographers from around the world over Zoom. The hour-long classes will run August 14-22, 2020, beginning at 10am EDT each day. Zoom links will be provided after registration. Reservation cost of $1 is non-refundable.
Colette Hansford Appointed As Hofesh Shechter Company's Executive Producer
Hofesh Shechter Company today announced the appointment of Colette Hansford as the company's new Executive Producer from 1st July 2019. Colette will support and work alongside Hofesh Shechter in the creative and organisational development of this internationally renowned contemporary dance company.
Dance Umbrella Africa 2019 Re-launches at the South African State Theatre
The eagerly anticipated re-launch of Dance Umbrella Africa 2019 from 31 March to 7 April at the South African State Theatre will feature South Africa and the world's most prolific dancers and choreographers including Lulu Mlangeni, Sonia Radebe and Julia Burnham, Phumlani Nyanga, Dirk Badenhorst, German-Austrian Helge Letonja, Madagascar's Gaby Saranouffi, and works from dance companies such as Vuyani Dance Theatre and Moving Into Dance Mophatong.
Annual Baxter Dance Festival Returns to Wow Audiences Through Dance
The annual Baxter Dance Festival is back for the thirteenth time, ready to wow audiences with over 64 new pieces by 73 choreographers over a period of eight days. Headlining this year's festival is the commissioned work by choreographer, dancer and teacher Themba Mbuli of the acclaimed SOLD! and ADAGIO FOR A HACKED LIFE.
Awards Morning at the 2016 National Arts Festival
Outgoing National Arts Festival Artistic Director, Ismail Mahomed, was celebrated at the National Arts Festival yesterday morning, in a ceremony during which the winners of the 2016 Standard Bank Ovation Awards were revealed.
World Premiere of 4OUR Set for Scotiabank Dance Centre This Weekend
From JOE INK and celebrated Vancouver Choreographer Joe Laughlin comes the world premiere 4OUR, on stage at the Scotiabank Dance Centre this weekend, October 1 - 3, 2015 at 8pm, with a preview performance September 30. Brought to life by the exquisite talents of dance artists Gioconda Barbuto, Heather Dotto, Kevin Tookey, and Laughlin, this deeply personal and visually striking new creation will explore family dynamics, cross-generational relationships, and the singular moments that shape our lives.
World Premiere of 4OUR Set for Scotiabank Dance Centre, 10/1-3
From JOE INK and celebrated Vancouver Choreographer Joe Laughlin comes the world premiere 4OUR, on stage at the Scotiabank Dance Centre October 1 - 3, 2015 at 8pm, with a preview performance September 30. Brought to life by the exquisite talents of dance artists Gioconda Barbuto, Heather Dotto, Kevin Tookey, and Laughlin, this deeply personal and visually striking new creation will explore family dynamics, cross-generational relationships, and the singular moments that shape our lives.
TD Bank Sponsors DanceWorks' Presentation of Vincent Mantsoe This Weekend
Toronto (November 18, 2014) - DanceWorks, Toronto's longest running contemporary dance series, is delighted to announce that TD Bank Group is sponsoring the return of award-winning South African dance artist Vincent Mantsoe, a 'magnetic soloist' (The Guardian), last seen in Toronto a decade ago when his 2005 DanceWorks presentation left audiences in awe.
TD Bank to Sponsor DanceWorks' Presentation of Vincent Mantsoe, 1/29/15
Toronto (November 18, 2014) - DanceWorks, Toronto's longest running contemporary dance series, is delighted to announce that TD Bank Group is sponsoring the return of award-winning South African dance artist Vincent Mantsoe, a 'magnetic soloist' (The Guardian), last seen in Toronto a decade ago when his 2005 DanceWorks presentation left audiences in awe.
Gregory Maqoma/Vuyani Dance Theatre Returns to REDCAT with 'Exit/Exist'
In Exit/Exist, renowned South African choreographer Gregory Maqoma reinvigorates African oral and musical tradition with contemporary movement to explore his family's ancestral heritage as a way of understanding the complexities of our contemporary world. Now touring the U.S., Exit/Exist will have its West Coast premiere at REDCAT, Calarts' downtown center for contemporary arts Thursday, November 7 to Sunday, November 10.
Northrop and Walker Art Center Present AKRAM KHAN, 3/3
Northrop Dance at the University of Minnesota and the Walker Art Center present the Midwest debut of British sensation Akram Khan Company performing bahok at 8 pm Wednesday, March 3, at Northrop. The contemporary work embodies the many different styles of Khan's multinational company, fusing traditional South Asian dance with modern movement.
Northrop and Walker Art Center Present AKRAM KHAN, 3/3
Northrop Dance at the University of Minnesota and the Walker Art Center present the Midwest debut of British sensation Akram Khan Company performing bahok at 8 pm Wednesday, March 3, at Northrop. The contemporary work embodies the many different styles of Khan's multinational company, fusing traditional South Asian dance with modern movement.