The Citizen

Spring Dance Cup is no challenge for Dancing Stars Gauteng

Dancers from Dancing Stars Gauteng, a Brakpan based dance studio, participated in the National Dance Society of South Africa’s (NDSSA) Spring Dance Cup at Woodmead College on September 26. Two of the ...
The New York Times

Using Dance to Provoke, Delight and Tell South Africa’s Stories

Growing up in a Black township, Vusi Mdoyi found a sprinkle of joy under apartheid in a street-dancing style known as pantsula. As a choreographer, he has elevated it into high art, injected with ...
The New York Times

Dada Masilo, Who Fused Ballet With African Dance, Dies at 39

A South African dancer and choreographer, she was known as a fearless creative force who brought African dance styles to traditional pieces like “Swan Lake.” By Isabella Kwai and Roslyn Sulcas Dada ...
The Citizen

Team South African shows that dance is a competitive sport

The South African street dance team proudly represented the nation at the UDO World Championships in the United Kingdom. Photo: Supplied South Africa’s street dancers are breaking new ground, not just ...