Category Archives: Dance Umbrella

Dance Umbella Rebellion and Johannesburg

Posted on March 3, 2016 by moirads

The choice of an opening work for the Dance Umbrella contemporary dance festival must be a difficult one.  This year, the 28th Dance Umbrella, festival doyenne Georgina Thomson selected a work by Jessica Nupen and Sunnyboy Motau based on the … Continue reading →

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On Fire … clever, but overly long and somewhat patronising

Posted on February 27, 2015 by moirads

“Trite Law” is a principle of law so notorious and entrenched that it is commonly known and rarely disputed. On Fire deals with the theme that the traditions of black people have been disrupted by urbanisation and exposure to the … Continue reading →

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The French Arts and Culture year in 2015

Posted on February 26, 2015 by moirads

South African arts and culture lovers are incredibly grateful to the French Institute and the Alliance Francaise for the programmes they bring to South Africa each year.  Recently the media were invited to an event outlining the 2015 happenings. The … Continue reading →

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Dance Umbrella 2015 opening is On Fire

Posted on February 24, 2015 by moirads

The opening work for the 2015 Dance Umbrella is the international premiere of On Fire: The Invention of Tradition choreographed by Argentinian born Constanza Macras at the Dance Factory on Thursday 26 February and Friday 27 February, both at 19:00.  The … Continue reading →

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Cargo: Precious

Posted on September 10, 2014 by moirads

I have written about Sara Baartman before (look out for the links below this article – they should turn up) and she fascinates me. This work is a fictional work by Sylvaine Strike (director), PJ Sabbagha (choreography) with music by … Continue reading →

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