Steering Dance into the Unknown
Gladys Agulhas, a dance artist, choreographer, and dance facilitator who has pioneered disability dance practices in South Africa, reflects on the state of inclusive dance in her country.
February 10, 2025 | Read Article
Creating in the South African Context
Contemporary dance artist Lorin Sookool shares how her South African experiences and identity are central to her art-making.
February 5, 2024 | Read Article
Christelle Dreyer: “We Have to Prove We Can Move”
"In South Africa, 90 percent of the time I am the only person with a wheelchair in dance classes." Christelle Dreyer describes her experience and insights being one of only a handful of dancers who use a wheelchair in her country.
February 15, 2021 | Read Article
Bringing Stepping to the Stage
An Interview with C. Brian Williams, founder of Step Afrika! BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT, PHOTOS BY JATI LINDSAY Step Afrika! is the first professional dance company dedicated to the tradition of stepping. Here, founder C. Brian Williams shares the history of the company and how he helped evolve stepping from a […]
March 21, 2019 | Read Article
A Choreographic Approach to Understanding the Black Male Body
An Interview with Musa Hlatshwayo Musa Hlatshwayo is a dancer and choreographer in South Africa. One of his most recent works, UDODANA, explores the black male body, its constructed identity and its placement in society. He shares his impetus for making the work, as well as its relevance and impact. […]
September 24, 2018 | Read Article